Digital Ecosystem
Digital Ecosystems

Clients are talking more and more with us about their digital ecosystem.  Specifically how their new product development plans fit into their new digital ecosystem.  We have seen enough interest that it felt like time to have a more in depth discussion.  Garner’s classic definition of a digital ecosystem is, “an interdependent group of actors […]

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NLS Receives Contract from Quickdrain
quickdrain

Northern Lights Solutions, Inc. is excited to announce that we have received a contract for design services from our new client Quickdrain.  Quickdrain is an award-winning linear shower drain manufacturer.  QuickDrain USA, invites you to explore the possibilities for the curbless shower of your dreams! Our innovative products have revolutionized shower design, combining alluring form and effortless […]

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Digital Simulation of 3D Printing Nozzle Assembly
fdm liquifier simulation

An interesting research project being performed by Roger Tipton is the digital simulation of the plastic material in an FDM 3D printer nozzle as a part is being printed.  We are trying to better understand how the performance of finished products is a result of extrusion nozzle design, process conditions and raw material properties. This […]

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Doing More Product Development with Less

To put it simply, there are not enough engineers in the United States.  A shortage of engineers means that a vital pipeline for innovation and manufacturing of new products has been narrowed.  For the eighth consecutive year, engineers are included on the annual list of the U.S. Top 10 Hardest Jobs to Fill, according to […]

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NLS Acquires New Connex350 3D Printer
Connex 350 3D Printing

Northern Lights Solutions is very excited about our new Stratasys Connex350 3D printing system.  Using pioneering PolyJet multi-material 3D printing technology, the Stratasys Connex350 creates stunning prototypes that are amazingly similar to finished products. The Stratasys Connex350 prints as many as 14 material properties simultaneously in a single part, to eliminate time-consuming assembly. With its 350 […]

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NLS to Attend FAME Conference

Northern Lights Solutions, Inc. is excited to be attending the 94th Florida Annual Meeting and Exposition (FAME) conference is organized by the Florida Local Section of the American Chemical Society (FLACS), with participation from the other five Local Sections in Florida. Last year’s conference involved technical symposia covering a wide range of sub-disciplines, including Analytical Chemistry, […]

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NLS to Attend CAASE18
caase18

Northern Lights Solutions will be attending the Conference on Advancing Analysis & Simulation in Engineering (CAASE18)  on June 5-7 in Cleveland Ohio. CAASE18 will bring together the leading visionaries, developers, and practitioners of CAE-related technologies in an open forum, unlike any other, to share experiences, discuss relevant trends, discover common themes, and explore future issues.  […]

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NLS Awarded New Contract from Tuthill
Tuthill logo

Northern Lights Solutions is excited to announce that we have been selected by Tuthill to provide digital prototype services.  Tuthill just celebrated their 125th year in business and we are proud to be working with such a well established company. At Tuthill, they are proud to create the pumps, blowers, vacuum systems, meters and plastics […]

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The Voice Control User Interface Revolution
smart speaker interest

When my in-laws visited recently they brought their voice-enabled speaker with them.  When retired grandparents can’t live without their speaker, the revolution in voice controlled user interfaces is in full swing.  As a product innovation firm, Northern Lights Solutions has been at the forefront of the Internet of Things (IoT) charge, and now we are […]

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US Funding for Science Continues to Decline
US Research Spending

The United States is a leader in technological innovation and no country in the world has been able to create tech companies that can compete with the scale and pace of innovation of the United States. This position has been built on a foundation of investment in fundamental research and development. An investment that has […]

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