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Archives for May 4, 2016

An algorithm that makes music on the fly

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Interview with Dr Kevin Curran, head of Ambient Intelligence, Ulster University

A computer science lecturer at Ulster University has invented a piece of software that composes music on the fly and is looking for someone to continue the work and eventually commercialise it. 

Dr Kevin Curran, who is also head of the Ambient Intelligence Group at Ulster and a senior member of the IEEE, has published more than 800 academic papers.

He says the paper about his algorithm which can create music dynamically is one if favourites.

The software was intended to fill any gaps in streaming media to mobile devices by actually generating a piece of music that actually fits in with the music.  [Read more…] about An algorithm that makes music on the fly

Innomech and FCS partner to offer medical automation solutions

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innomech medical

Innomech, an advanced automation solution provider, has partnered with FCS Automation to provide an integrated approach of robotics and automation to medical device manufacturers.

Innomech is an automation solution provider company based in England, UK that renders fully validated solutions for manufacturing and inspection problems.

FCS Automation is specialises in product lifecycle control systems, helping clients across the globe with safety critical applications.  [Read more…] about Innomech and FCS partner to offer medical automation solutions

Nasa’s outer space additive manufacturing facility targets alien market

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3d printing in space
Nasa wants to 3D print spacecraft using additive manufacturing techniques

Just when you thought things could not get any crazier, Nasa has set up an additive manufacturing plant in space that could take 3D printing orders from aliens 

Nasa’s advanced manufacturing system has been installed on the International Space Station and is said to be attracting considerable interest from unknown beings across the cosmos. 

Originally intended as an emergency tool shop for the ISS crew, the zero-gravity 3D printing facility is now being made available to extraterrestrial customers across the universe.

While Nasa is still waiting for its first alien customers, Earthlings are taking a strong interest in the system created by a company called Made In Space.  [Read more…] about Nasa’s outer space additive manufacturing facility targets alien market