We have gone on side tracks in a couple episodes in the past. We have not, however, gone on a sidetrack and then come up with a new terminology: Reflection. Expect to see this one used again in future episodes. Also this is the 170th episode. That makes this just as special as every other episode. I thought it was important to mention. Those interested in the answer to the next test should pay careful attention to what 170 could mean.

Hosted with lack of hindsight despite the term by M. Boer and S. Schekman on 2 Aug 2022

Mechanism design

This is part 25 of a large series of episodes where a design is developed from scratch and starting at the problem identification phase. Episodes will not be released consecutively as time is needed to do some work in the background. Input and suggestions are welcome ([email protected]).

Hosted by M. Boer and S. Schekman on 22nd June 2022

There are primary problems, there are secondary problems and then there are those other problems (tertiary problems?) that are largely insignificant but if not solved the functionality of the design can be, on rare occasions, drastically affected. For the most part if they are not solved there is no issue but on those rare occasions where it does happen it could have longer term problems. We have a light look into this. Let us know if you would like more on it.

Houston by M.Boer and S.Schekman on the 7th July 2022

The mechanism

This is part 24 of a large series of episodes where a design is developed from scratch and starting at the problem identification phase. Episodes will not be released consecutively as time is needed to do some work in the background. Input and suggestions are welcome ([email protected]).

Hosted by M. Boer and S. Schekman on 7th July 2022

Mechanisms

This is part 23 of a large series of episodes where a design is developed from scratch and starting at the problem identification phase. Episodes will not be released consecutively as time is needed to do some work in the background. Input and suggestions are welcome ([email protected]).

Hosted by M. Boer and S. Schekman on 30th June 2022

Now I know you are surprised to hear that we, two aeronautical engineers, are discussing something aero related but it is true. More over we are two aeronautical engineers with very little understanding or interest in sports that are forcing our misconceptions, misunderstandings and lack of caring into what could be your favourite sport. Your thanks can be sent through to [email protected]. Your comments can be emailed to

Mechanism design

This is part 22 of a large series of episodes where a design is developed from scratch and starting at the problem identification phase. Episodes will not be released consecutively as time is needed to do some work in the background. Input and suggestions are welcome ([email protected]).

Hosted by M. Boer and S. Schekman on 22nd June 2022

The design field is full of buzzwords. These words are typically elegant ways of summarising a complex approach or way of analysing something. It is good to actually understand the nuts and bolts of the principle, idea or method. You may find it is something you have always done and now someone has just come up with a name for it. Like the Schekman - the task of actually finishing a design project - when last did you pull a Schekman?

yb detsoh M. Boer and S.Schekman on the 1st June 2022

Design Refinement

This is part 21 of a large series of episodes where a design is developed from scratch and starting at the problem identification phase. Episodes will not be released consecutively as time is needed to do some work in the background. Input and suggestions are welcome ([email protected]).

Hosted by M. Boer and S. Schekman on 6th June 2022

Episode analytics

The reinvention of the novel is bound (pun intended) to be met with stern and rigid backlash. Persons simply like having the physical pages before them. Its something to hold onto, to quickly flip back and forth on (where is Gondor in relation to the Shire again? - to the map page). While there are mass and dimension savings with ebooks its just not the same. 

Then again maybe I am getting the word novel mixed up with novel. Maybe that is the point

Hosted on the shoulders of innovation (and bar stools) by M.Boer and S.Schekman on the 26th May 2022.