Author: Ray Keefe

  • Data Storage Durability

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    Data Storage History The storage medium for data has become increasingly sophisticated over time both speeding up the writing and reading of data and increasing the density of data that is stored so that we can now store on a single device the size of my thumb all the knowledge that existed in the world…

  • Embedded Development: The Interview Part 2

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    Embedded Development This is the second in a series of interviews between Ray Keefe of Successful Endeavours and Lance Harvie of People 4 Embedded. Lance is a LinkedIn connection of mine has wanted to do a series of interviews with Embedded Developers to go over issues, tips and career advice from those of us who…

  • Automated Manufacturing

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    Automated Manufacturing Why Automate? It is expensive to do and takes a lot of time and planning. The answer is that you get 2 things for it simultaneously with Automation that you can’t get together any other way:   Consistency Scale   But it is also an impressive thing to see in action as you…

  • Manufacturing Innovation Precincts

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    Innovation Precincts 50 years of low support for local industries can do a lot to discourage innovation. So it is a good thing to see the federal government putting some thought behind how to stimulate local industry growth instead of stifling it. I personally think they have hit on a good formula this time. The…

  • Technology Creates The Future

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    How to change the world To make a significant difference in our world, you either have to do something outstanding or have a lot of influence. Or both. And it will need many people to contribute over the course of the project.   So I keep an eye on some of the forums that help…