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BishopWisecarverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00178045195737038613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927516522160793450.post-67054678280957480232015-08-03T08:12:00.001-07:002015-08-03T08:12:07.327-07:00Fueling STE(a)M Education with Art and Creativity<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Ruth Catchen has gone from opera singer, to music educator to advocate for the arts in technical education. The Colorado-based consultant has gained national attention for her unique approach to <a href="http://www.bwc.com/files/Stem%20In%20The%20U.S..pdf">Science, Technology, Engineering and Math</a>—or <a href="http://www.bwc.com/first">STEM</a>, as it's commonly called. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Add a dash of creativity to the equation: <a href="http://pamelakan.blogspot.com/2013/04/why-america-needs-more-steam-power.html">STEAM + Art = STEAM</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">STEAM, she says, is the most logical way to learn.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">"It is a way of learning that maximizes the concept of divergent thinking," <a href="http://www.middleweb.com/15943/steam-action/">she explains on education blog MiddleWeb</a>. "We need the arts and our ability to communicate to do anything. As well, we must view things from the eye of a critical thinker, which is one who constantly wants to solve problems or make things work more efficiently."</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">That makes sense to us. Creativity matched with technical skill, of course, yields innovative results.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://hub.mspnet.org/index.cfm/27336">A 2014 study by the American Society for Engineering Education</a> noted that STEM education is so successful because the teaching methods are inquiry-based and centered around students. It engages students in solving real-world challenges. It encourages teamwork. It shows how to use mathematics in a meaningful way that students will actually use later in life. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">STEM is a specific guideline for integrating and applying math and science to create solutions for real problems. It requires a high level of focus. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">In a way, the process already involves art, by requiring students to design products or communicate by writing or speaking about a solution. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Through her pilot STEAM program, Catchen is showing how art can inform her pupils' design, presentation and creative planning.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">That doesn't mean her students show how molecules move through interpretive dance, Catchen jokes. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">"Instead, it allows different neural pathways (we might call them head and heart) to work in harmony," she wrote. "Although humans cannot use both neural pathways at once, they can process and use critical thinking skills to combine the experiences from both, creating a better outcome."</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">STEAM lends balance to a rigorous technical curriculum. It inspires the kind of out-of-the-box thinking that takes engineering to the next level.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://pamelakan.blogspot.com/2013/04/why-america-needs-more-steam-power.html">In a column on the need for more "STEAM power" in American education</a>, Bishop-Wisecarver President Pamela Kan said it's all about balance. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">"Innovation requires a creative mind," she wrote, "and what better training ground than the arts to open up the realms of creativity?"</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">In a conversation with NOVA Education, public school art teacher and <a href="http://stemtosteam.org/about/">Rhode Island School of Design</a> alumna Meghan Reilly Michaud spoke about how the </span><span style="font-size: large;">art-science connection has the potential to transform the 21st century economy by inspiring a generation of creative makers. We've posted the clip below.</span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17597696138167718734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927516522160793450.post-76423737482294777262015-07-21T08:33:00.000-07:002015-07-28T15:01:51.707-07:00Finally, an Alternative to Costly Slewing Rings!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">When it comes to automating heavy loads, there aren't many options for large capacity bearings. Slewing ring bearings are often the go-to because they come in large diameters and can withstand enormous payloads. But they're extremely expensive. They have long lead times, ranging from four to six months on average. They're also tricky to assemble and require an inordinate level of maintenance. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Our product manager—the brilliant, the inimitable engineering mastermind Brian Burke—said there is indeed a viable alternative. Enter: the heavy duty ring with vee guide wheels.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Earlier this month, Burke laid out the differences between the former and the latter. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Slewing rings, while not the fastest moving components, can carry insane amounts of weight and come in very large diameters. But they're cumbersome to build and maintain.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">By contrast, the heavy duty rings with vee guide wheel bearings generally have a lead time of four to six <i>weeks</i>. Talk about a time saver (and what is time, if not money, money, money). The vee guide wheel bearings work well in factory automation and machinery.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Vee bearings function in a vastly different way than slewing ring bearings. For one thing, vee bearings are internally lubricated—for life. Rubber shields and seals protect the bearings from contamination, making it a long-term investment and dramatically reducing the need for maintenance. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Twin bearings, essentially two single-row bearings, work for lighter loads. For heaving loads, you'll need the double row bearings, which are found in our <a href="http://www.bwc.com/products/components-accessories/hdrt.html">HDRT</a>—that stands for heavy duty ring and track—product line. Our largest bearings have an outside diameter of 150ml, use rollers instead of balls and can each support a radial load capacity of 33,000 pounds. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">All that while providing smooth, low-friction motion. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">One of the key features of these vee bearings is that they're self-cleaning. To quote Burke:</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">"The vee guide wheel provides a wiping action for harsh environments where the debris is ejected," he explained during a July 7 Design World webinar he hosted on the topic. "It's not like a skateboard wheel hitting a rock where it's going to stop, and it's not like a steamroller where it's going to crush everything down. It actually acts so that it ejects any debris on that running surface."</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">There's so much more to say about the subject. Thankfully, Burke's webinar was memorialized in a YouTube clip. <a href="http://www.designworldonline.com/webinar-finally-an-alternative-to-slewing-ring-bearings-with-heavy-duty-rings-and-vee-guide-wheels/?utm_content=17769847&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter#_">Click here to watch</a> the presentation all its uninterrupted glory. </span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17597696138167718734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927516522160793450.post-6709442224043566102015-06-24T10:16:00.000-07:002015-07-28T15:02:16.867-07:00Reducing Downtime in Packaging Automation<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">You know that feeling when you're driving through the backroads, trying to get around freeway rush hour, only to hit every single red light? Like, Every. Single. Stop. Lost time and frustration fulminate into road rage and you wonder why you didn't just take the train.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">In factory automation, machinery upgrades are a lot like those stop lights—slowing you down from your all-important destination. Every time a manufacturer has to replace a field component, production halts. Obviously, that lost time translates to higher purchasing costs and concerns about product quality and consistency. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Not long ago, we worked with an international multimillion-dollar food service packaging corporation with exactly that problem. Higher-than-expected field component replacements on machinery in multiple field offices made production a frustrating pace of stop-and-go. Bearings had to be switched out far earlier and more often than they expected.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Bishop-Wisecarver engineers worked closely with this packaging corporation to pinpoint the problem: the bearings weren't being installed properly. Botched installation caused premature failures and required all too many emergency replacements. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">So our engineers figured out how to maximize product life by producing a training video specific to the installation issue. In the video, the engineers explain how to install and adjust the v-rollers. They also show how to calculate the proper preload. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The video was a hit. The packaging company played it in various production facilities, which cleared up the problems almost immediately. That simple fix and multimedia outreach saved the entire corporation a fortune—some $50,000 to $75,000 a year—by reducing maintenance and machinery downtime. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">By the way, we upload product videos on our YouTube channel for anyone to watch. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/BishopWisecarver">Check it out</a>! </span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17597696138167718734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927516522160793450.post-51354362133333691032015-06-12T09:12:00.000-07:002015-07-28T15:02:16.830-07:00Guided Motion Solutions for the Prefab Home Industry<span style="font-size: large;">What comes to mind when you think of prefabricated homes? A mobile home park? Vinyl siding, steel roofs, monotonous rows of trailers or lackluster bungalows? </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Thanks to an unprecedented global uptake of prefabricated housing, the variety and quality of manufactured homes has expanded to include everything from the luxurious to low cost, from the aesthetically stunning to the spartan and practical. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Driven by a burgeoning interest in sustainable designs and a need for more affordable housing as real estate markets drive up the cost of living in most metropolitan job centers, prefabricated and modular homes are gaining renewed interest from consumers. In fact, prefab homes are becoming the most sought-after types of affordable housing, with cost savings realized through efficiencies in the manufacturing process instead of public subsidies. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Japan and several northern European countries are leading the trend in off-site manufactured dwellings. In Sweden, some 84 percent of standalone homes use prefab wood elements, <a href="http://www.globalconstructionreview.com/trends/why-sweden-beats-world-h8an0ds-4d2own0-6p4r2e0f8ab/">according to the <i>Global Construction Review</i></a>. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Since 1976, KSM Log Homes has manufactured log home kits that are both aesthetically stunning and surprisingly cost-effective, given that the company is the mill, manufacturer, designer and shipper. Just <a href="http://www.ksmloghomes.com/page.php?pageid=3">take a look at the photos of KSM homes</a> to see what we're talking about.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Some years ago, Bishop-Wisecarver Group came up with a custom solution to streamline mill operations at KSM. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">As part of an effort to improve automation, the log homes manufacturer developed and designed a machine that automatically mills notches in heavy logs used in prefab log homes. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">If you'd like to learn more about a specific product, let us know and we'll make it the subject of a blog post. Meanwhile, feel free to peruse our ever-growing </span><a href="http://www.bwc.com/technical-data/application-stories.html" style="font-size: x-large;">library of application stories</a><span style="font-size: large;">. </span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17597696138167718734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927516522160793450.post-31904813344395969552015-05-19T08:24:00.000-07:002015-07-28T15:02:16.795-07:0010 Things You Should Know About STEM<div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Science, Technology, Engineering and Math—STEM, in colloquial parlance—are the tools we're using to build a better future. We like to think that the rock stars of the future will be robot-building, mechanically and scientifically inclined geeks. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">That's why STEM is having something of a cultural moment right now. Everyone from celebrities to academics like Neil deGrasse Tyson, politicos to industry phenoms like Dean Kamen are promoting the sciences, trying to capture the imagination of young people and trying to get them to realize that STEM is becoming a shared language of the modern world. Those proficient in science, tech, engineering and math can be the leaders who shape our future. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>2. We have to get kids interested in STEM early on. </b>STEM jobs are booming at a rate 1.7 times faster than for non-STEM jobs. But American schools aren't producing enough qualified candidates to keep pace. Only 16 percent of high school seniors expressed an interest in STEM careers, <a href="http://www.ed.gov/stem">according to the U.S. Department of Education</a>. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>5. Early interest in science increases likelihood of a STEM career. </b>The earlier you pique a kid's interest in STEM, <a href="http://www.peecworks.org/peec/peec_research/S0179AAEE-0179AAFA">the more likely he or she will stick it through to a career in a related field</a>. This underscores the importance of early exposure to the sciences.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>6. Native Americans have a significant interest in STEM. </b><a href="https://www.stemconnector.org/directory/results/taxonomy%3A117">A survey by My College and STEMconnector</a> found that Native Americans express more interest in STEM studies than any other ethnic group, except Asians. Abut one-third of Asian students and 30 percent of American Indian students </span><span style="font-size: large;">say they plan to pursue a career in STEM.</span><span style="font-size: large;"> Yet, partly because of limited opportunities, Native Americans only make up 2.2 percent of all STEM students in the U.S.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>7. STEM careers don't all require a four-year degree. </b><a href="http://www.usnews.com/news/articles/2013/06/10/study-half-of-stem-jobs-dont-require-bachelors-degree">There are a host of STEM jobs available for folks who opt for a two-year vocational program over a bachelor's degree</a>. STEM jobs aren't limits to astronomers, physicists and engineers. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, STEM jobs include accountants working on financial modeling, investing, statisticians, machine shop workers and ancillary roles created by the manufacturing industry. Some of those occupations, like aerospace mechanics or construction managers, only require two-year post-secondary education. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>9. Americans need to brush up on math. </b>Thirty-six percent of Americans admit they aren't fluent in math, <a href="http://www.changetheequation.org/press/new-survey-americans-say-%E2%80%9Cwe%E2%80%99re-not-good-math%E2%80%9D">according to a survey by STEM advocacy nonprofit Change the Equation</a>. Among Americans aged 18 to 35, that figure ticks up to 53 percent. As a culture, we're much more comfortable with math illiteracy than language illiteracy. How many Americans do you think would admit they can't read, or can't read well? Maybe we should have a higher standard when it comes to numbers. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">In 1912, a 17-year-old Long Island native became the Boy Scout of America's first Eagle Scout. <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arthur_Rose_Eldred">Arthur Rose Eldred</a> went on to study agriculture at Cornell University, enlist in the U.S. Navy during WWI and lead a distinguished career as an executive in the railroad industry.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">More than 2 million young men have since achieved the Boy Scouts' highest rank. Time and again, research has demonstrated that boys who obtain the vaunted award go on to create a positive impact on society. <a href="http://www.scouting.org/About/Research/EagleScouts.aspx">According to researchers at Baylor University</a>, Eagle Scouts are more goal-oriented and well-networked. They tend to have closer relationships with friends and family, donate to charity and improve their neighborhoods. They tend to assume leadership roles at work or in the community. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://channel.nationalgeographic.com/are-you-tougher-than-a-boy-scout/galleries/famous-and-prominent-boy-scouts/at/neil-armstrong-551295/">Notable Eagle Scouts</a> include astronauts Neil Armstrong and James Lovell, pro baseball player Hank Aaron, adventurer Steve Fossett, movie producer Steven Spielberg and Microsoft founder Bill Gates. Bud Wisecarver, the inventor who founded Bishop-Wisecarver Corporation, was among their ranks. As was his brother, the late Bob Cooke Wisecarver, a naturalist in the Bay Area. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">That's why, in honor of the Wisecarver brothers, we're proud to provide two $1,000 scholarships for Eagle Scouts from the Mt. Diablo Silverado Council. The scholarships will be awarded at an annual Eagle Scout, Quartermaster, Silver Award Recognition Banquet this week in Danville, Calif. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">"We are honored to provide these scholarships and help Eagle Scouts who have already proven they are hard working and committed to serving others," says Pamela Kan, president of Bishop-Wisecarver and daughter of Bud Wisecarver. "Giving financial support as well as career insight and mentoring carries on a family tradition of Scout and community involvement, as my father and uncle were both Scouts and professionals who used their skills and passion to teach younger generations."</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The Wisecarvers were raised in the Bay Area, <a href="http://www.bwc.com/about/history.html">where they spent their manufacturing careers</a>. Bud retired and focused his efforts on supporting vocational training at local schools and finding ways to connect the business and educational communities. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">A club of Eagle Scouts called Las Aguilas de Diablo <a href="http://www.bsa-mdsc.org/about/committees/eagle-scout-alumni/eagle-recognition-dinner">will organize the May 7 dinner</a>, which honors newly appointed Eagle Scouts and raises support for the council's endowment fund. The banquet gives Scouts a change to network with professional, civic and business leaders who match their career aspirations. Kan will be among them to talk about the opportunities and challenges of working in the manufacturing industry, an industry with incredible power to shape to build a better future. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">"When companies like Bishop-Wisecarver Group make an investment of time and money into our Scouts, it's a long-lasting benefit to the recipients, donor and community," says Bill Upson, vice president of Las Aguilas de Diablo. "These Eagle Scouts have already shown great determination and civic duty. These scholarships and networking opportunities provide the extra support that can help them realize their long term goals."</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Like many robotic material handling manufacturers we work with, Miller Weldmaster Corporation needed linear actuators that could withstand the elements of thermoplastic and industrial fabric production—the mess, the stress and the harsh environments. Their clients needed machines for a wide variety of uses: heat-sealing seams of billboard panels, inflatable boats and truck tarpaulins. That meant they</span><span style="font-size: large;"> needed to accommodate a variety of lengths, speeds and payloads.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">As you can see, it's pretty long. In this case, 20 meters end to end. DualVee components gave this machine a rigid, smooth and modular linear guidance system. They used <a href="http://www.bwc.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=T3-SS+Track">T3 drilled track</a> bolted to a butt-jointed steel beam that makes it easier to customize based on their customers' needs. The <a href="http://www.bwc.com/dualvee.html">W3 DualVee wheels</a> are mounted to a custom carriage plate, which carries the welding head.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%;">The manufacturing industry has changed a lot throughout the years and will continue to do so at an increasingly faster pace. One of the most noticeable changes is the renewed awareness of government officials and economists, who publicly recognize manufacturing as the real driving force of a strong economy.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%;">President Obama has commissioned and funded various manufacturing sites around the country to focus on evolving ideas and techniques. For example, the National Additive Manufacturing Innovation Institute in Youngstown, Ohio, launched in 2012. The Lightweight and Modern Metals Innovation Institute was established in Detroit, Mich., in 2014. And The Next Generation Power Electronics Manufacturing Innovation Institute opened at North Caroline University in 2014. These institutes are spread across the United States and <a href="http://www.manufacturing.net/articles/2014/11/manufacturing-technology">serve as centers of research for new concepts and technology advances in the manufacturing industry</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%;">Another promising trend on the rise is additive manufacturing, also known as 3D printing. Additive manufacturing, or 3D printing, has been getting a lot of publicity over the past few years. From appearing on TV or showcased at trade shows, 3D manufacturing has caught the attention of manufacturing pros and the general public. 3D printing is proving to be a game changer. No longer confined to printing plastic modules, 3D printing has rapidly evolved to the point where it can produce items made of metals, mixed materials and even human tissue. The result is shorter lead time, improved quality because of fewer components, reduced waste and the ability to produce complex shapes without complicated machining. This type of printing is causing engineers and designers to change the way they think of how to create products. It will also <a href="http://www.manufacturing.net/articles/2014/11/manufacturing-technology">change the way we educate the next generation</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%;">Cold spray, or 3D printing, <a href="http://www.manufacturing.net/articles/2014/11/manufacturing-technology">is another trend that's becoming quite popular</a> as well. Cold spray involves pushing metal powder through a nozzle under pressure. Cold spray can be used to create parts from scratch to apply coatings to traditionally formed items. However, one of the most interesting uses is to repair or refurbish used components by filling in worn spots using materials that meet or exceed the original material specs.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%;">The Internet of Things, dubbed the IoT for short, is the ability for devices to communicate automatically with one another over the Internet without requiring input from people. <a href="http://www.gilcommunity.com/blog/manufacturing-trends-watch-2015/">Equipment can now monitor its own condition</a> and notify maintenance teams when regular updates are due. However, there is a slight roadblock with this process. There are billions of dollars worth of production machines that were never intended to be connected. Since replacing every machine would be prohibitively expensive, manufacturers will need to find creative, cost-effective ways to retrofit equipment and to realize return on investment. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%;">Another cost-effectivce manufacturing trend on the rise is a little concept called "next-shoring." Next-shoring was named in 2014 by a team of McKinsey analysts, who describe it as a way of reinventing the ecosystem. It focuses on physical proximity to emerging markets, innovation, talent and customers. Manufacturers are not moving operations to other countries, they're keeping supply and demand close by. Collaboration technology makes next shoring possible. With the use of audio, video and content sharing tools, geographic barriers can be broken down to let research, development and customer interaction take place from anywhere. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%;">Many manufacturers are also trying <a href="http://www.informationweek.com/strategic-cio/enterprise-agility/next-shoring-new-frontier-for-manufacturing">to reduce their carbon footprint and energy use</a> as well. Forward thinking manufacturers are working continuously to educate the industry on sustainability, advanced technology and new practices that produce high-quality cost-effective products with less damage to the earth's ecosystem. Lower energy costs, driven by the drop in oil prices, will provide an additional advantage to manufacturers. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%;">Lastly, success in the manufacturing market depends on recruiting the right talent. As the baby boomer generation retires and companies look to a diminishing pool of young people interested in manufacturing, hiring and retraining diverse talent must remain a priority. Since technology is ever-changing, younger generations will be able to keep up with trends and apply their knowledge and skills to the manufacturing industry. It will be interesting to see which trends will catch the attention of the creative minds in the manufacturing industry during the next few months. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">A decade ago, WIRED magazine ran a story about four high school students from a tumbledown high school in Phoenix, Ariz., beating MIT in a sophisticated and nationally watched underwater robotics competition. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The article, <i>La Vida Robot</i>, told the riveting true story about how those four students from Carl Hayden High School—three of them undocumented immigrants from Mexico—defied incredible odds in a 2004 FIRST contest. Using the combined force of $800, old car parts and their own irrepressible ingenuity, the ragtag team of high schoolers claimed victory over a litany of highly funded university teams. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Readers moved by the indomitable spirit of those four students—Lorenzo Santillan, Luis Aranda, Oscar Vazquez and Crisitan Arcega—donated $90,000 to further their education after learning that their immigration status prevented them from qualifying for federal loans.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">In 2014, a documentary about those four students, titled <i>Underwater Dreams, </i>hit theaters. Narrated by Michael Peña and directed by Mary Mazzio, the film chronicled the incredible true story about the cadre of students struggled against poverty and circumstance to captivate a country in a stunning upset.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">It showed how a pair of computer science teachers decided, on a whim, to enter their underperforming, poverty stricken high school into the NASA funded FIRST competition. Only those four boys put their names in the running. But once the team was formed, they conspired to win. calling up oceanic engineers and military scientists for design help. Unable to afford glass syntactic flotation foam, they resorted to PVC pipe from Home Depot, duct tape and, in a last-minute pinch, even a tampon.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">At first, their only goal for the contest was to not come in dead last. Instead, as we all know now, they won. In winning, however, they each launched a personal journey to inspire a new generation of young people to pursue science and engineering, to solve problems and elevate their lives beyond even the more dire circumstances. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Now, the saga has gone Hollywood. In January, <i>Spare Parts </i>hit the big screen, dramatizing the story of the underdog robotics team.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">As longtime supporters of FIRST Robotics, it has been incredible to see their story shared with a national audience. Their story is one of many, as FIRST has inspired hundreds of thousands of kids over the past 25 years to try their hand at robot-building. Among their ranks are more inspiring stories—stories of triumph over defeat, of discovered purpose and changed lives. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">In the meantime, <a href="http://www.wired.com/2014/12/4-mexican-immigrant-kids-cheap-robot-beat-mit/">here's a link</a> to the WIRED magazine article by Joshua Davis that started it all. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wO7peEpCIGU">Here's a link</a> to the documentary. The <i>Spare Parts </i>trailer is posted below. Heads up, though, it's a tear-jerker.</span><br />
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Right now, we're in the thick of competition season for FIRST Robotics. Some 400,000 kids in more than 80 countries are duking it out in a series of bouts with robots they designed and built themselves. It's all in good fun—intensely competitive and widely watched.</div>
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But the primary goal of the robotic sporting spectacle is about something more transformative than thrill of victory. Dean Kamen, the renowned inventor who established FIRST 25 years ago, says the long-running nonprofit promotes a cause near and dear to his heart. And the stakes are high.</div>
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"FIRST is all about changing our culture ... for the better," <a href="http://www.cmswire.com/cms/customer-experience/segway-inventor-dean-kamen-science-isnt-a-spectator-sport-027638.php?pageNum=2">he told CMS Wire earlier this year</a>. "More than 25 years ago, I saw a culture where celebrities and athletes were celebrated and revered, and scientists and engineers were not. I believed then and still believe not that our collective future depends on getting more kids from every background interested and turned onto science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), so that they might seek education and careers in these fields."</div>
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It's about raising the profile of today's scientists and engineers. </div>
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It's also about legacy, Kamen adds, a way of perpetuating his love of inventing to young people around the world. Kamen, an autodidact who holds more than 400 U.S. and foreign patents, is credited with saving thousands of lives with his healthcare inventions, among a myriad others.<br />
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Because to invent, ultimately, is to give—<a href="https://www.ted.com/talks/dean_kamen_on_inventing_and_giving?language=en">something he elaborates on in a TED talk you can watch here</a>. </div>
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It's a message that resonates strongly with us as a manufacturer of guided motion solutions. That's why we proudly support FIRST by donating large quantities of DualVee linear guide track for teams to use in building their robots. We also sponsor several local teams. This season, those teams are:</div>
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<li>FRC Team 1458—<a href="https://www.team1458.com/">Red Tie Robotics</a>, Monte Vista High School in Danville, CA</li>
<li>FRC Team 3470—The Patriots, Heritage High School in Brentwood, CA</li>
<li>FRC Team 4019—<a href="http://team4019.org/">Bridges Academy</a>, Studio City, CA</li>
<li>FRC Team 692—<a href="http://www.sfrobotics.com/">The Fembots</a>, St. Francis High School, Sacramento, CA</li>
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To learn more about our FIRST sponsorships, including how your team can become a sponsee, <a href="http://www.bwc.com/first">click here</a>. </div>
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"One of the most beautiful things about science is that it unifies all of us."<br /><i>—Janna Levin, theoretical cosmologist and novelist</i></h3>
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Have you ever drawn inspiration from someone else's story? Chances are that learning about what someone went through made you appreciate the person they are today. And, like all effective storytelling, it probably made you reflect on changes you could make in your own life, or steps you could take to fulfill your own goals.</div>
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People instinctively learn through and organize their thoughts in stories. A well-crafted narrative engages, enlightens and resonates over time. It also connects us. It builds community. That's why storytelling has made a resurgence in the business and marketing world—stories stick and they move people to action.</div>
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So let's apply the art of storytelling more in the realm of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. We need more young people to aspire to careers in STEM, so let's share stories of our successes, let's show them—by telling our own journeys—what success looks like as an engineer, as an inventor, as a cosmologist solving the mysteries of this weird and wonderful universe.</div>
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Some words of advice from Tiina Roose, professor of biological and environmental modeling at the University of Southampton in the UK, in <i><a href="http://www.theguardian.com/higher-education-network/2015/jan/20/eight-ways-encourage-students-study-engineering">The Guardian</a></i>:</div>
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Universities should work with local communities, schools and teachers to talk about what engineering is. It’s important to start working with schools as early as possible – leaving it to secondary school level is actually too late. At the moment in primary schools, engineering only comes in during history lessons. If you explain to children, for example, that all this equipment in hospitals, where you have an x-ray or any procedure, would of had an engineer involved to develop the machine that has helped cure patients, it gives a broader impression early on to children of the wide possibility of this career.<br />
When you view engineering as a narrow discipline, the chances are that it is not communicated in the most exciting way to students either. Some universities are offering narrow degrees – this inevitably means they are restricting their pool of applicants to a narrow remit.</blockquote>
That is so true.<br />
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If you're a scientist or engineer, volunteer your time sharing your personal story with students. If you're a teacher, reach out to a local company or university to find someone to speak to your class.<br />
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Thankfully, you don't have to wait even for that. We love PBS series, <i>The Secret LIfe of Scientists and Engineers</i>, a video series housed online, "where the lab coats comes off" and the experts talk about how they became the successful scientists they are today. <a href="http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/blogs/secretlife/">Here's a link</a> to the show's archive.<br />
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Bishop-Wisecarver has a video series of its own that we're particularly proud of. Our founder, Bud Wisecarver, is a prolific inventor (<a href="http://www.bwc.com/about/history.html">read more about that here</a>, on our history page). To fully appreciate the breadth of his work, you have to listen to his story. And boy, is he a storyteller. We filmed him talking about his life's work and we're proud to share it with you. Below is the first in an eight-part series. For the rest, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eyhZreJWl6g&list=PL8BBED24AC8F8DF36">visit our YouTube page</a>.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17597696138167718734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927516522160793450.post-53968063618271106852015-01-26T08:27:00.000-08:002015-07-28T15:02:16.843-07:00DualVee Vacuum Wheels Nominated for Golden Mousetrap AwardThe Golden Mousetrap Awards recognizes technologies driving progress in the design and manufacturing field. The program, hosted by UBM Canon, awards companies contributing to the renaissance of American manufacturing and promotes engineering and manufacturing as viable career paths for the next generation.<br />
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That's why we're proud to announce that Bishop-Wisecarver was named a finalist in the annual Golden Moustrap Awards, for our <a href="http://bit.ly/1BSr7lu" target="_blank">DualVee Vacuum Wheels</a>.<br />
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DualVee Vacuum Wheels are linear guide bearings with precision-ground 90-degree surfaces for applications in testing chambers and ultra-high vacuum environments.<br />
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We put together a handy FAQ page about these new bearings <a href="http://www2.bwc.com/l/24522/2014-03-24/5dy8r">here</a>.<br />
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<span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.5pt;"> <a href="http://www.bwc.com/products.html" target="_blank">Bishop-Wisecarver Group</a>, a WBENC-certified, woman-owned
family of companies, announced today that their President, Pamela Kan, has been
selected as one of the Astra Leadership Forum Committee Representatives (FCR).
Astra is a regional partner organization for the <a href="http://www.wbenc.org/" target="_blank">Women’s Business EnterpriseNational Council (WBENC)</a>, the national organization providing certification for
women-owned business. Kan will serve in this new role while also
maintaining her position as Astra’s founding chair of the Women in
Manufacturing Group.<br />
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<a href="http://www.astrawba.org/" target="_blank">Astra Women's Business Alliance</a> was established in 2000 as a non-profit committed to driving real change
for women in business. Astra is a regional partner office (RPO) for WBENC and
represents successful women business owners in Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon,
Northern California and Washington.<br />
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The Leadership Forum serves in an advisory capacity providing input and feedback
to WBENC. Forum leaders represent the voice of all women business
enterprises and participate in programming opportunities such as development
and networking with corporate and government entities.<br />
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“Serving with Astra is a great opportunity to help other female business owners
connect, learn and find success,” stated Pamela Kan, President of
Bishop-Wisecarver Group. “In this new role, I look forward to being a liaison
between the Astra’s WBEs businesses and WBENC so that our specific regional
concerns and ideas can be addressed. By working together, we will all be
more successful.”<br />
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Kan will begin her new role as Astra’s Leadership Forum Committee
Representative in November at the annual WBENC Committee and Board of Directors
Meeting in Maryland.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.5pt;"><i>Have questions about Pamela Kan's new role or being certified as a woman-owned business? Post your questions below or contact us at mteam@bwc.com!</i></span></div>
BishopWisecarverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00178045195737038613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927516522160793450.post-85222594612146783292014-11-05T12:58:00.000-08:002014-11-05T13:08:46.951-08:00Have Some Tough Linear Motion Questions?<b><i>View FAQ right on our website </i><a href="http://www.bwc.com/faq.vp.html?WT.mc_id=Blogger">[ FAQ Home Page ]</a></b><br />
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<b><a href="http://www.bwc.com/products/components-accessories/dualvee.html" target="_blank">DualVee</a></b><br />
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<a href="http://www.bwc.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/650x/040ec09b1e35df139433887a97daa66f/v/a/vacuum_wheels_1_1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://www.bwc.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/650x/040ec09b1e35df139433887a97daa66f/v/a/vacuum_wheels_1_1.jpg" height="131" width="200" /></a>DualVee linear guide wheels consist of both an external and internal 90
degree vee angle. The vee groove guide wheel is made with a double row
angular contact bearing for excellent load capability and long life. Vee
bearing guide wheels are available in 52100 steel or 440C stainless
steel from stock. Other options include seals and shields to meet
specific application needs. Special DualVee guide wheels are available
for cleanroom, debris-laden, low temperature and high temperature
applications.<br />
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<b><a href="http://www.bwc.com/products/components-accessories/gv3.html" target="_blank">GV3</a> </b><br />
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<a href="http://www.bwc.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/650x/040ec09b1e35df139433887a97daa66f/g/v/gv3.gif" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://www.bwc.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/650x/040ec09b1e35df139433887a97daa66f/g/v/gv3.gif" height="127" width="200" /></a>GV3 provides a wide array of precision linear guide components utilizing
guide wheel androller wheel technology. Slides are available in three
different precision grades, ranging from completely ground surfaces to
as-drawn quality, to fit performance and economic needs. Lubed-for-life
guide wheels come in twin bearings, double row bearings, and compact
slimline bearings. GV3 may be used as a simple guide or as a
self-actuated rack or belt driven system.<br />
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<b><a href="http://www.bwc.com/products/manual-linear-guide-systems/lopro.html" target="_blank">LoPro</a></b><br />
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<a href="http://www.bwc.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/650x/040ec09b1e35df139433887a97daa66f/l/o/lopro_product_image.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://www.bwc.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/650x/040ec09b1e35df139433887a97daa66f/l/o/lopro_product_image.jpg" height="127" width="200" /></a>LoPro linear actuators are an actuated linear motion system based upon
proven <a href="http://www.bwc.com/products/manual-linear-guide-systems/dualvee.html" target="_blank">DualVee</a> guide wheel technology for smooth and quiet motion over
long lengths. Actuation options include AT series belt, ANSI roller
chain, lead screw, and ball screw. LoPro linear actuators are also
available in a non-actuated version. LoPro linear actuators provide a
tough, cost effective, low friction, low profile modular solution, built
to withstand a wide range of operating environments. Complete systems
include your preference of wiper or basic wheel plates, and may be
mounted or un-mounted. Support beams are available in aluminum or steel
to meet application demands and to provide ease of installation. A wide
variety of gantry brackets are available to form complete LoPro gantry
systems.<br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><a href="http://www.bwc.com/products/components-accessories/sl2.html" target="_blank">SL2</a></b></span><b> </b><br />
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SL2 is a completely corrosion resistant linear guide featuring ground
stainless steel slides and linear motion bearings. SL2 carriages are
made from strong, yet light-weight aluminum alloy. SL2 slides may also
be mounted to <a href="http://www.bwc.com/products/components-accessories/gv3.html" target="_blank">GV3</a> beams for further design versatility.<br />
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<b><a href="http://www.bwc.com/products/manual-linear-guide-systems/utilitrak.html" target="_blank">UtiliTrak</a></b> <br />
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<a href="http://www.bwc.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/650x/040ec09b1e35df139433887a97daa66f/u/t/utilitrak-product-page_1_.gif" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://www.bwc.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/650x/040ec09b1e35df139433887a97daa66f/u/t/utilitrak-product-page_1_.gif" height="127" width="200" /></a>UtiliTrak is an ideal choice for running two systems in parallel, where
one slide uses <a href="http://www.bwc.com/products/manual-linear-guide-systems/dualvee.html" target="_blank">DualVee</a> guide wheels and the other uses <a href="http://www.bwc.com/madewell.html" target="_blank">MadeWell®</a> crowned
rollers. Because precise parallelism is difficult to achieve, it is not
uncommon for mounting surfaces to be slightly out of parallel.
UtiliTrak's design compensates for mounting errors, and does not require
absolute parallelism for accurate operation. The DualVee guide wheel
carriage assembly and vee channel serves as the motion side, while the
MadeWell crowned roller and open channel side allows for parallel
misalignment. <br />
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<b><a href="http://www.bwc.com/products/actuated-linear-guide-systems/pdu2.html" target="_blank">PDU2</a></b><br />
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<a href="http://www.bwc.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/650x/040ec09b1e35df139433887a97daa66f/p/d/pdu2m-product-page.gif" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://www.bwc.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/650x/040ec09b1e35df139433887a97daa66f/p/d/pdu2m-product-page.gif" height="126" width="200" /></a>PDU2's patented wheel technology gives this small belt driven system
considerable load capacity for its size. The modular design of the PDU2
allows for quick and easy gantry configuration. Adapter plates can be
ordered for connecting PDU2's together, or MCS aluminum framing brackets
and extrusion may be ordered to create a machine structure. <br />
PDU2
features an aluminum beam up to 6 meters in length with T-slots, if
desired. Aluminum beams without T-slots are ideal for wash down
applications, and they will not trap dirt. Additional options for the
PDU2 include motor/gearbox mounts, limit and proximity switches, T-nuts,
T-slot covers, gearboxes, motors, and electric brake.<br />
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<b>Still haven't answered your linear motion question? Comment your question below or email us at mteam@bwc.com! </b></div>
BishopWisecarverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00178045195737038613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927516522160793450.post-26687246348587136932014-10-24T15:10:00.000-07:002014-10-24T15:11:26.229-07:00Application Feature: Stable, Smooth, and Quiet Camera Slider<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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A manufacturer of camera sliders received complaints from
their customers that they couldn’t record sound due to the noise being
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In this application, the customer needed a linear parallel guidance
system supporting a camera mount and camera. The system required a very rigid
but quiet design to reduce vibration, noise and be able to handle a max weight
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Bishop-Wisecarver’s custom UtiliTrak carriage and a hardened
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BishopWisecarverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00178045195737038613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927516522160793450.post-58946065497511893422014-10-08T12:23:00.000-07:002014-10-08T12:25:01.982-07:00Internships Bring Awareness to Various Careers in ManufacturingPart of what prepares you for a career comes from what you
learn outside the classroom. Internships provide you with an opportunity to
connect text book learning to real-world applications, giving you a competitive
advantage in the workforce as you build a stronger network and develop your
marketable talent. Here at Bishop-Wisecarver Group (BWG), we value STEM
(science, technology, engineering and math) initiatives and believe interns not
only learn from the experts we employ but they help to teach us more about
ourselves through their own unique perspectives.<br />
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Oregon had the opportunity to be a part of the Bishop-Wisecarver family as an
intern for the marketing team. His 6 week tenure went quickly, but the
knowledge he gained was prominent.</div>
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“While I reflect back on my experience now and remember how
busy the marketing team kept me, I can truly say that I have learned an
extraordinary amount of valuable things that I never thought I was capable of learning
before. This was all due in part to the wonderful marketing team for always teaching
me something new every day and for making it clear as to how each and every
little mechanism was important to be successful in a marketing position.</div>
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I learned about various areas of marketing from social media
marketing to digital and content marketing. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Here are some of my favorite and most valuable
things that I learned throughout this internship: how to utilize social media
to engage with the manufacturing community, how to use a marketing automation tool
to create forms and landing pages to communicate with prospective customers, and
how to film and edit a video to inform customers about what new things are
going on in the <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>company. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I became knowledgeable about the power that an
infographic can provide to the general public or a target audience, the
importance of STEM education in America, and most importantly, how to
successfully work in a team environment to reach a goal.<br />
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out on the factory floor and learn how a manufacturing business works on a
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Throughout this internship I learned so many new skills that
I know will benefit my future education and career. I can apply all of my
developed marketing skills and strategies to my marketing career after college.
I can also apply the more general skills, such as working together as a team
and having great work ethic, to so many different aspects of my life. I loved
the fact that I was given the freedom to explore and develop my creativeness. I
was asked to come up with infographic and giveaway ideas for upcoming
tradeshows and for the 2015 FIRST Robotics competition. I also had a chance to
edit a video for the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tlVgyjGVeH8">Bishop-Wisecarver
ALS Challenge</a>. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was very valuable
for me to have the chance to come up with my own ideas and expand my creativity
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company culture. Although my time was short, everyone made me feel like I was
an invaluable addition to the team. Seeing how a small business like
Bishop-Wisecarver thrives in its workplace with everyone driven towards success
is really inspiring. Hard work goes a long way and I’m lucky to have worked
with such hardworking people. It has motivated me to work hard towards my goals
and reach my dream job. So thank you so much to everyone at Bishop-Wisecarver
for making my first internship an unforgettable one.”</div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Do you enjoy marketing?
Are you an engineer that wants more hands-on experience? Interested in an
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BishopWisecarverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00178045195737038613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927516522160793450.post-36460260025149347232014-09-12T15:27:00.001-07:002014-09-12T15:29:03.159-07:00Bishop-Wisecarver Builds an Automated Ice Bucket Machine to Support ALSThe engineers at Bishop-Wisecarver built an automated ice bucket machine for the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge. Not only did we participate, but we donated money and matched our employee's contribution!<br />
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Bishop-Wisecarver President, Pamela Kan, describes her experience: <br />
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"A good friend of mine and one of our distributors challenged
Bishop-Wisecarver Group to participate in the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge
to support the fight against this disease. I accepted the challenge and
tasked our engineers to build an automated ice bucket machine using our
components because after all we eat, breathe and live MOTION! <br />
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I stood nervously under this big bucket filled with ice cold
water, regretting that my engineers built a slow pour functionality. You
haven't lived until you feel a steady pour of ice cold water rolling
down your back while your entire company burst into fits of laughter.
After all was said and done, I'm extremely proud of the work everyone
did to build this machine and that we supported an amazing cause. <br />
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We would like to challenge our customers, suppliers and distribution
partners to the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge."<span style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #404040; font-size: 17.7777786254883px; line-height: 18px;"> </span><br />
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Want to share your ALS Ice Bucket Challenge Video? Post the link of your video on the comments below! BishopWisecarverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00178045195737038613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927516522160793450.post-15348882302835598372014-08-27T10:53:00.000-07:002014-08-27T10:56:06.531-07:00"Roll" With the Punches: Choosing the Right Protection for Your Challenging EnvironmentsWhether it be wood dust, metal shavings, or water; the type of guide wheel bearing protection is determined in the environment it will be used in. Check out these four environmental scenarios and Bishop-Wisecarver’s recommended guide wheel bearing solution.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhs9zgCTrVKBDbk6oZwBFiXCMXiedKvyuyG4zZL2hu0ijngMoD7VZVGDw8J_KEjfhyr44hHDP1sbz1ffc4bXnkCj-Y23_WHSBBKrZWr8Q35o7-o2UUbuBQEHVyhf0GOReY5dKvcOsrli9c9/s1600/Sealed.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhs9zgCTrVKBDbk6oZwBFiXCMXiedKvyuyG4zZL2hu0ijngMoD7VZVGDw8J_KEjfhyr44hHDP1sbz1ffc4bXnkCj-Y23_WHSBBKrZWr8Q35o7-o2UUbuBQEHVyhf0GOReY5dKvcOsrli9c9/s1600/Sealed.jpg" height="189" width="200" /></a><span style="color: #e69138;"><b>Environment Scenario #1: </b></span><br />
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<b>Solution: Sealed Guide Wheel</b><br />
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Environments with heavy concentrations of liquid or fine/powdery particles can disturb and/or change the properties of the guide wheel bearing lubricant, causing premature wear and failure of the<br />
bearing balls and raceways. Using a sealed bearing for this operating environment can prevent damage to the bearing elements, ensuring the predicted lifespan of the system.<br />
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<b><span style="color: red;"></span>Solution: Shield Guide Wheel</b><br />
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Generally, shielded bearings are used in environments with heavy concentrations of large particles, such as metal flakes, that can work their way between the balls and bearing raceways. The larger debris can cause premature wear and damage such as brinelling (permanent indentation of a hard surface) or spalling (breakage into smaller piece).<br />
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<b>Solution: Sealed and Shielded Guide Wheel</b><br />
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Bearings that feature shields and seals combine the advantages of both sealed and shielded wheels. The shield protects the seal from damage by large particulates, while the seal protects the bearing elements from thefine particulates and liquid that the shield is less effective against.<br />
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<b><span style="color: #e69138;">Environment Scenario #4: Washdown</span><br />Solution: Washdown Wheel<br /> </b><br />
The washdown bearing includes a patented inner seal and outer shield design. The design of the outer shield allows it to act as a momentary seal when forced to undergo pressure from high velocity fluid such as washdown spray. The pressure causes the shield to deflect and conform to the wheel’s metallic surface. When the pressure is removed, the shield returns to its normal position, allowing liquid and debris that entered between the shield and seal to drain out or be spun out by centrifugal force when the wheel rotates.<br />
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<b>Ensure your guide wheel bearing lifespan by choosing the correct protection for your harsh environments.Watch <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H3VzmEhNgZM#t=20%29" target="_blank">Bishop-Wisecarver's Video</a> about how tough DualVee guide wheel bearings handle all types of elements.</b><br />
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Bishop-Wisecarver Group is a woman-owned family of WBENC certified companies in its second generation, and has remained one of the most respected names in custom automation solutions and guided motion technology since 1950. The San Francisco Bay Area company manufacturers, stocks, and distributes guided motion components and systems for linear, rotary and curved track applications. Bishop- Wisecarver products are used worldwide in industries such as packaging, medical device manufacturing, wood processing, food processing, and semiconductor fabrication.BishopWisecarverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00178045195737038613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927516522160793450.post-69793781053166581842014-08-15T10:07:00.001-07:002014-08-15T10:20:16.721-07:00Up to Standard: 5 Benefits of Having an ISO Certification<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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As a business owner you may ask yourself, how can I increase
satisfaction for my customers? If you want to increase satisfaction, you want
to increase your ISO (International Organization for Standardization) standard.
An ISO standard is a document that supplies guidelines, characteristics,
specifications or requirements, which can be used frequently to guarantee
products, services, materials and processes are satisfactory for its purpose.</div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjkMzLX3iuzVkqX7XGBRfSU1YudRy3Y3Re68os5rbWDABPZyQYQdl4bHsYehJIA5mWrKxS0SZcyRg33M3RjUqTj8wyYTU8GJQhljwmbZd-Zu6hx4FlfCotg5gL6lyuBy7WYnjALs7u6m20/s1600/Certifications_ISO.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjkMzLX3iuzVkqX7XGBRfSU1YudRy3Y3Re68os5rbWDABPZyQYQdl4bHsYehJIA5mWrKxS0SZcyRg33M3RjUqTj8wyYTU8GJQhljwmbZd-Zu6hx4FlfCotg5gL6lyuBy7WYnjALs7u6m20/s1600/Certifications_ISO.png" /></a>ISO (International Organization for Standardization), an
independent, non-governmental membership organization, has 19 500
International Standards covering almost all aspects of technology and business,
making it the world's largest developer of voluntary International Standards.</div>
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ISO International Standards ensure that products and
services are safe, reliable and of good quality. For business, they are
strategic tools that reduce costs by minimizing waste and errors, and
increasing productivity. They help companies to access new markets, level the
playing field for developing countries and facilitate free and fair global
trade.</div>
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<b>So how does your ISO Certification benefit your business?<span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"> </span></b><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Cost
savings</b> - International Standards help optimize operations and therefore improve
the bottom line<b>.</b></div>
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<b> </b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"> Enhanced
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enhance customer satisfaction and increase sales.<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"> </b><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Access to
new markets</b> - International Standards help prevent trade barriers and open
up global markets<span style="font-family: Symbol;">.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Symbol;"> </span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Increased
market share</b> - International Standards help increase productivity and
competitive advantage<span style="font-family: Symbol;">.</span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"> </b><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Environmental
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Now that you understand the benefits of having an ISO
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Source:</b> <a href="http://www.iso.org/iso/home/about.htm">ISO (International Organization
for Standardization)</a></div>
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Want to learn more about certifications or other subjects?
Submit your ideas <a href="mailto:mteam@bwc.com">mteam@bwc.com</a> and we may feature
your idea on a future blog!<br />
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">A company in the
Food & Beverage Industry needed to add a vacuum tray cleaner to an existing
piece of equipment for their post-production cleaning process. This vacuum tray
cleaner needed to integrate with the customer’s operations software and meet
physical constraints.</span>
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In this application, a motorized linear actuator needed to
move a vacuum cleaner up and down, left to right, to remove any residue left on
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><a href="http://www.bwc.com/products.html" target="_blank">Bishop-Wisecarver Group</a> (BWG) subsidiary, WRW Engineering, designed and built a motorized, X-Z
gantry system along with the electrical interface to be installed in the
customer’s existing equipment.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When the
interface sensed that the tray was moved into the “clean” position the Z axis
actuator lowered the vacuum system down to tray level.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The vacuum was activated and the X axis
actuator moved the vacuum across the surface of the tray to be cleaned.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Once the tray was cleaned, the vacuum was
raised back to the ready position and the tray returned into the production
sequence.</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">COMPLETE SYSTEMS</b></div>
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With the help of our <a href="http://www.wrweng.com/" target="_blank">WRWengineering</a> team’s <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>expertise, they
were able to design and build a custom motorized gantry system that consisted
of<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>two axes. They used multiple
Bishop-Wisecarver product lines, <a href="http://www.bwc.com/products/manual-linear-guide-systems/lopro.html" target="_blank">LoPro</a>
and <a href="http://www.bwc.com/dls.html" target="_blank">DLS</a> actuators as a solution.</div>
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Got another application you'd like to share with us? We're
all ears! Email your linear and/or curvinlinear motion application story to mteam@bwc.com
and it might just get featured here on our blog!</div>
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BishopWisecarverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00178045195737038613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927516522160793450.post-32495152586621557012014-07-14T14:36:00.000-07:002014-07-14T14:37:14.385-07:005 Ways to Fundraise for Your FIRST® Team (or any school program!)<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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or Boeing can be an awesome achievement for your FIRST team, but sponsorships
like these are difficult to obtain. Unless you know someone within the company
who can point you to the right people, you may get the run around which can
waste your time and cause unnecessary frustration. While persistence is key,
what happens when you still can’t through to these companies? You may be asking
yourself are sponsorships the only way to raise money for my team?<br />
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The simple answer is no. There are other ways to raise money
for your school program besides fishing for well-known companies. Here are 5 ways to fundraise for your FIRST team:<br />
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<li><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u>Research
Crowdsourcing Opportunities:</u></b> You can crowdsource through various
websites like crowdtilt or kickstarter. These websites were created to help
collect, fundraise or pool money. It’s easy to start these webpages and you can
easily share these through social channels like Facebook, Twitter and email.
While there is a small fee that you have to pay to the websites, which usually
is 2.5-5% of the funds raised, the physical work required to raise money is
minimal.<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"></span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u>Host
an Event:</u></b> Whether it’s a carwash, talent show, dance show; the sky is
the limit on what type of event you want to host to raise money! Invite your family, friends
and neighbors to attend, reminding them that the proceeds are to help your school
program. You can also maximize the funds collected by selling water, snacks and
other goodies at your event! <span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"> </span></span></li>
<li><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"></span></span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u>Coordinate
an Electronic Recycling Drive:</u></b> There are recycling facilities that are
willing to buy your e-waste. Invite your community to donate their electronics
to your school. Not only are you funding your program but you’re helping out the earth!</li>
<li><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u>Partner
with Local Companies:</u></b> Eat for a cause. Team up with your local
restaurant that can host a fundraising event on your school program’s behalf.
Some chain restaurants that offer school fundraising opportunities are: Panda
Express, Chipotle, Chili’s and more! </li>
<li><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u>Have a
Garage Sale:</u></b> Ask family and friends to donate goods they no longer need
or want. In-kind donations (physical items) are just as good as monetary
donations!</li>
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Lastly, don’t lose hope or give up on your fundraising
efforts. It’s not an easy task especially if it’s your first time! <b>What
successful fundraising ideas are you using to raise money? Please share by
commenting below!</b></div>
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.bwc.com/" target="_blank">Bishop-Wisecarver Group (BWG)</a> embraces and promotes
initiatives focused on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM). These programs are vital for increasing the
vibrancy of the American economy and our industrial manufacturing base.
Organizations such as FIRST help to bridge the gap between education and the
business world by engaging participants in hands-on learning challenges. BWG
provides consistent and increasing support of FIRST since 2007 through support
of the FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) and FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC), and we
are proud to continue our support of FIRST future seasons!</span><br /> </span>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">If you're interested in being sponsored by Bishop-Wisecarver,
please check out our <a href="http://www.bwc.com/sponsorships.vp.html" target="_blank">corporate sponsorship page</a>!</span></div>
BishopWisecarverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00178045195737038613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927516522160793450.post-8800693576850729232014-06-13T13:26:00.000-07:002014-06-13T13:31:22.173-07:00Four Keys that Every High School and College Graduate Needs to Know for a Successful Job Interview <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">It’s that time of year where students are throwing their
caps in the air as they celebrate their graduation. Although there is so much joy found in
graduations, it can be a scary time for graduates as they prepare to interview
for their first job or internship. In today’s competitive job market, job
seekers are expected to possess the knowledge, skills and relevant job
experiences that will set them apart from other applicants. It is also very important to have a great
interview to land the job or internship. </span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Here are 4 tips every High School and College Graduate Needs
to Know for a Successful Job Interview:</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><b>1) Research the Company
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Before you go on a job interview, it’s important to find out
as much as you can about that company. By doing this research, it will help you
prepare to answer interview questions and to ask the interviewer questions. Also, research the location of the company and
where you will be having the interview. Map the route you will take to get to
the interview ahead of time and keep in mind any traffic or construction that
you may encounter that can affect your travel time.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Make a lasting first impression. Don’t wait until the last
minute to make sure your interview clothes are ready. Dress accordingly in business attire; make
sure it fits well, looks professional and is wrinkle free.</span></span></div>
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may be asked during a job interview. Ask a friend or family member to perform a
mock interview so you can framework your responses. By doing so, you avoid
scrambling for an answer during the interview.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Follow up your job interview with a thank you note
reiterating your interest in the position. Consider this thank you letter as
another form of letting your interviewer know your interest in the job and how
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community, which in turn, helps them become a better company. Last month, BWG
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BishopWisecarverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00178045195737038613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927516522160793450.post-58936389780023897162014-04-02T15:27:00.000-07:002014-04-02T15:27:38.655-07:00Influencing STEM Education in Africa<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">A once in a lifetime experience of
Bishop-Wisecarver sponsored candidate Janelle Jolley</span></b><br />
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Group</span></a><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> (BWG), a woman-owned family of
WBENC certified companies that strive to support students, women, and programs related
to Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education, recently
has sponsored Janelle Jolley on a 2 week tour to influence STEM in Africa. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Take a look at Janelle’s journey to promote
women empowerment and ST<span id="goog_489589525"></span><span id="goog_489589526"></span>EM education. </span>
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<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">In an act of camaraderie and
collaboration, a group of female change-makers across technology and the social
impact space embarked on a two week innovation excursion across Africa. The uplifting
journey promoting women’s empowerment and global entrepreneurship granted the
women and other distinguished guests the opportunity to meet with fellow
entrepreneurs, attend pitch parties and government meetings, enjoy cultural
excursions, and connect with innovators across Ghana, Nigeria, South Africa and
Kenya. Bishop-Wisecarver was involved by being a sponsor of Janelle Jolley, a
trip nominee and attendee.</span><br />
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Founder of <a href="http://kickoff.sidewalkdistrict.com/" target="_blank">Sidewalk District</a>, a social enterprise connecting local independent
retailers with their consumers through an eCommerce marketplace in order to
increase their impact on hyper local economic development. She has a background
in journalism and public policy, but eventually found her way to technology.
Her passion for local independent retailers and their ability to spur economic
development in communities across America is what led her to pursue the
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from her experience in Africa was the opportunities for technology/IT solutions
across all sectors that are endless throughout the continent. Africa is ripe
for disruptive technological solutions as well as technological solutions which
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as in the more modern West, the pipeline for STEM & technologists needs to
be diversified throughout Africa. More women and people of color in Africa need
to be made aware of and trained in STEM so that they are the driving forces of
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innovation hub for the technology community, has built the most impressive
startup ecosystem she has have ever seen anywhere in the world. Jolley has
never seen as comprehensive an approach to an end to end, integrated
organization for startups ever in her life. There is literally anything that
anyone would ever need to build and grow a successful company at iHub.</span></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">The group's first full day in
Lagos, Nigeria. This morning, group attendees Claire and Yasmin are outside of
the hotel waiting on transportation recapping some of the opportunities for
business which they identified in Accra, Ghana which was the first stop on the
expedition.</span></i><br />
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BishopWisecarverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00178045195737038613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927516522160793450.post-27515181391753631892014-03-10T14:57:00.002-07:002014-03-10T14:59:33.101-07:00“Make Mistakes, Learn From Them and Move Forward”<b>Q&A with FIRST Team
3470 President Logan Dorsey
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Bishop-Wisecarver, a Diamond Supplier of the FIRST® Robotics
Competition, is committed to inspiring future innovators and supporting
Science, Technology, Education and Mathematics (STEM) by sponsoring three local
teams in Northern California. In this blog, we are proud to feature President
Logan Dorsey of <a href="http://libertyunion.schoolwires.net/heritage" target="_blank">Heritage High School Robotics FRC Team 3470, The Patriots</a>, located in Brentwood,
California. </div>
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A senior at Heritage High School, Logan has participated in his
school’s robotics program since his freshman year. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As if this wasn’t impressive enough, Logan has
interned at Google in the video production department, and currently works on
side projects that involve programming and building robots. He aspires to
attend Yale this fall to study computer science. </div>
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Logan, without a doubt, has the talent to be a future
innovator in his field of expertise. Learn what he had to say about what it
takes to be the President of a FIRST robotics team. </div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Question: <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We understand that the FIRST program has a lot
to offer. What do you think about the program and what skills have you gained
from it?</b></div>
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LD: I think it’s a great and rewarding program. I have been
a part of the robotics team for four years and I’ve gained a lot of skills that
I can apply to both school and home. To name a few, I have learned to manage my
time, be patient and maintain a good worth ethic. I’ve even gained the skill
set to open my own software company. </div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Question: What
challenges have you run into as President of Heritage FRC Team 3470?</b></div>
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LD: When I was appointed as President, I didn’t realize how
challenging the position would be. I was the team’s software engineer before
taking this leadership role, so I had no idea where to start. Thankfully, I had
the guidance from our coach/mentor Mr. Pardi. He’s taught me the importance of
team work, how to manage a small team and coordinate the many processes that
needs to come together to building a robot. Mr. Pardi has encouraged my own
personal growth as well as our team’s that we had him nominated for the FIRST
Compass Award, which recognizes his outstanding guidance and support. We were
ecstatic that he won!</div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Question: As much
challenges your team has run into, what would you say your team’s greatest
accomplishments are this season?</b></div>
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LD: <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></b>With scheduled restrictions and
commitments it has been very hard to get the team together, however, we’ve taken
long strides since we started this season. We’ve improved our building process
from building one part of the robot at a time to dedicating different members
of the team to sections of the robot. We’ve change an important mechanism of
our robot in three weeks and we placed 14<sup>th</sup> out of 36 teams at the
Northern California FTC Championship on February 22<sup>nd</sup> in Newark, CA.</div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Question: With this
being your last year, what would be your advice to your teammates?</b></div>
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LD: Make mistakes, learn from them and move forward.</div>
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