Tool: Prusa 3D Printer

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I purchased my first (and still only) 3D printer in 2016, after a considerable amount of deliberation and comparisons, I decided on a Prusa due to the build quality, company history and the great value the company offered.

This was the press release which pushed me over the edge to get one: https://blog.prusa3d.com/original-prusa-i3-mk2-release_4332/

I have printed around 100 different objects, ranging from practical to pathetic, it’s been a great tool for learning 3D CAD design with tools like Tinkercad and Fusion 360, and the art of invention and innovation. While with this machine the learning curve was fairly steep, I think its a great tool for teaching kids about design, engineering and manufacturing. read more

Cards against SAP

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Being an SAP Mentor I had the wonderful opportunity of meeting and interacting with many different SAP Executives and Leaders (One of my favorite was Hasso Plattner) … and in these meetings we would often chat about technology, platforms, innovation and the future of the company. In order to flip the script a bit and make things fun, I decided to put together a “Cards against SAP” type game, I never had the chance to use/introduce it, but here are a few questions I thought would be fun to ask:

  • The keynote this morning was completely ruined by _______.
  • The keynote this morning was awesome thanks to ________.
  • A SAP product would not be complete without ______.
  • In the context of SAP Products ….praise _____ , Marry ______, Kill _____.
  • If I could make _______ happy, my my life would be complete.
  • SAP as a company could do without ___________.
  • SAP as a company could really use ____________.
  • My boss is ___________.
  • I think SAP stands for:
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    iOS App: iMessage App – Stick Figure Family

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    This was my first foray into iMessage Apps, and while extremely basic, was pretty fun to develop and deploy. Check it out in the App Store.

    Description:
    Stick Figs for iMessage let you add a variety of different stick figures representing you, your family and your pets. Use the sticks to add context to images and text you share with your friends and family, giving your messages and photos a personalized touch, and showing you care about your family. This collection has over 30 different variations for all occasions.