Friends of PCDworks,
Are you fascinated with the hottest
new technology? So are we -- and
we're going to start sharing what we
learn with you each month. First up,
a "hot" new idea
that could open the door to smaller,
cooler and faster computers.
You'll also hear what our
material
science department is up to, and
Mike shares his
thoughts on the real cost of
this recession-- the loss of
innovation.
Let us know what you'd like to hear
about next month, and be sure to
forward this newsletter on to others
who may enjoy reading along!
Donna Rainone |
 Better
Bullets: We'll Give It Our Best Shot
PCDworks materials sciences
department up for a challenge |
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Got any explosive new ideas you'd
like to try out? Our growing
materials science department is up
for the challenge.
 Recently,
we've been deeply immersed in powder
metallurgy. One project involves a
proprietary design which uses
titanium and aluminum powder and
plates to create a lightweight armor
plate. Further improvements being
studied use carbon nanotubes to
provide greater strength without
significant weight gains.
Additionally, we have been working
with a ballistics company to use
powder metallurgy and custom
manufacturing processes to create
better ballistics for unique
applications.
Give us a shot at your biggest
challenge - and we'll find a way to
solve it. |
The
Real Cost of This Recession
More people are enamored with the
idea of instant celebrity than with
hard work, determination and higher
education
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It's finally gotten to me. I
have given up on innovation,
invention, small business, hard
work and sacrifice as a means of
rescue. I don't mean rescue from
our current economic
tribulation; I mean rescue from
economic and social misery.
From the current tenor of
discourse in this society, it
has become obvious that it is
only the shrillness of the
shout, or the image on the
Facebook page that carries the
day. It is neither the facts nor
the truth, but only how virulent
the outrage that one side can
manufacture importance.
I used to believe we could be a
society of innovators, of
entrepreneurs, of small business
folk all working together to
better our lives and the lives
of others. I am astounded at my
own delusions. It seems we have
become a society of carpers,
petty grabbers after limited
resources and companies and
groups who live a zero-sum
game... More people are enamored
with the idea of instant
celebrity than with hard work,
determination and higher
education.
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Hot
New Technology
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 Heat
management of electronics has a huge
impact on how many devices are
designed and perform. Many
electronic
components generate heat
while in operation, and this heat
has to be removed from the system.
This new and exotic composite of
diamond and copper greatly
improves the transfer of heat
away from high temperature
components, offering potential
for great improvements in
performance and size of many
different electric devices.
While it's
still very new, look for this
and similar materials to open
the door for smaller, cooler,
and faster computers in the
coming years.
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About PCDworks |
Founded by Mike and Donna Rainone in
1997, PCDworks is a full-service
technology development company
specializing in breakthrough product
innovation for a broad range of
consumer, medical and military
clients. Located on a 25-acre wooded
campus outside Tyler, Texas,
PCDworks houses testing labs,
engineering shops, sleeping
accommodations and meeting
facilities. Client services include
technology problem solving, product
ideation, research, engineering,
prototype manufacturing and product
testing. The company is closely
networked with research and
production facilities in the region,
including UT Tyler and East Texas
Medical Center.
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Be a Guest Contributor
Do you have some interesting
technology news to share? We welcome
guest contributions to our
newsletter, so if you come across
breakthrough technology or weird
science, send an email to
Mike Rainone. We'll make sure to
attribute it to you. |
Looking for Lively and
Thought-Provoking Speaker?
Book a lively and
thought-provoking speaker
who can challenge, motivate and
inspire your management or
engineering team.
Mike Rainone is a highly
regarded expert on emerging
technologies and breakthrough
product creation, and a sought
after speaker for companies
looking to light a fire under
their research and development
efforts.
Whether it's a hands-on look at
emerging technologies and their
applications, or a lesson in
rapid and effective product
development, Mike offers a
unique perspective designed to
both inform and challenge his
audience.
Choose from a
list of topics, or
contact Mike to create your
own agenda for a session that is
guaranteed to be inspirational
and though provoking. |
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