The FUZEBOX is on its way, thanks to team FUZE in the United Kingdom. This is the ultimate coding gadget for beginners and seasoned coders alike. It allows programmers to code fun and relevant applications on laptops, PCs, Raspberry Pi, tablets and smartphone using Windows, Android, or Mac operating systems. This really is the best solution for getting the most out … Read More
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Often referred to as “Lego for adults”, Makeblock engages a builder’s fondness for construction sets with the application of technology. These sets are actually great for makers of all ages, because they are so easily and quickly put together. Like Lego, many Makeblock sets use a construction process that allows each piece to slot together without the need for nuts … Read More
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I don’t know about you, but 99% of what I know about printed circuit board (PCB) design I picked up on the job. The only time I ever really considered the idea of making my own PCB in college was during my senior project, my final year. In the end, the team and I ended up doing point to point … Read More
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The Internet of Things (IoT) is a very important topic taking the IT world by storm. Every organization is eager to get their products “connected” and many IT professionals want to know how they can add relevant IoT skills to their resumes. In case you aren’t as connected to technology as the rest of us, IoT is a network of … Read More
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Last night, WorldSkills 2015 hosted a spectacular Opening Ceremony, marking the first day of competition with a ribbon cutting from some of the event’s global partners. The WorldSkills Competition has partnered with well-established businesses around the world to showcase skilled labor and bring awareness to the opportunities presented by vocational education. The Opening Ceremony began with the Parade of Nations, … Read More
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Today is “Familiarization” Day at WorldSkills 2015 in Brazil. Competitors will be attending preparation meetings and visiting their workplaces for orientation. For the first time ever in its 65 year history, the WorldSkills competition will be held in Latin America. There is sure to be excitement with over 1,000 competitors from 59 different countries competing. This the largest vocational education and skills competition in … Read More
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fischertechnik celebrated its 50th anniversary this year, on Sunday, July 26, 2015. The company hosted a FANCLUB day at fischertechnik headquarters in Waldachtal, Germany. Here, people from all over the world could enter their own designs for display and view the many exhibits of fischertechnik systems released over the years. These incredibly innovative systems were invented by Professor Artur Fischer, … Read More
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If you are a regular reader of this page, you’re probably quite accustomed to hearing me talk about all the great ways fischertechnik can be used to explore engineering, robotics and other STEM related fields. You’ve probably also heard me say that the ideal way to use fischertechnik in the classroom is to use the instructions which come with each … Read More
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