preparedness

Forrest M. Mims III (forrestmims.org), an amateur scientist and Rolex Award winner, was named by Discover magazine as one of the “50 Best Brains in Science.” His books have sold more than 7 million copies.

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April 12th, 2023April 3rd, 2023

The first two of the three electromagnetic pulses (EMPs) emitted during a nuclear explosion are by far the briefest. The first pulse has a duration of nanoseconds; the second lasts only microseconds. Both, especially the first, can permanently damage solid-state electronics. Electronic devices can be protected from an EMP by storing them in a Faraday shield, […]

Scaling an Internet of Production That’s Ready For Disaster Relief

By Andrew Lamb

Andrew Lamb

the global innovation lead for Field Ready, chair of the Internet of Production Alliance, and CEO of Massive Small Manufacturing. He lives in London and loves Lego

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November 8th, 2022November 8th, 2022

WAU, SOUTH SUDAN: In 2017, Field Ready supported Water for South Sudan by 3D printing spare parts for their equipment. Wau State in South Sudan is a very remote location with huge supply challenges. Engineer Dr. Ben Savonen later co-founded Kijenzi, a U.S.-Kenyan commercial manufacturing network that had its first 3D printing hub in Kisumu, Kenya. […]