Tools, Education, & Community for Engineers

Being an Engineer · 21 Jul 2023 · 1m

What this episode covers

Aaron Moncur of Pipeline Design & Engineering announces the upcoming fall launch of a new platform designed to accelerate engineering speed for teams developing physical goods. The platform aims to provide tools, education, and community resources specifically for mechanical, R&D, and process development engineers. Moncur invites listeners to share feedback on desired features via email and encourages them to explore the podcast's existing library of over 300 episodes for relevant engineering challenges.

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