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That's a print: A new process that marries a computer and laser can produce a three-dimensional plastic model. Factotum Inc. says the process, called stereolithography, can produce prototypes for inventors in a fraction of the time now required. Company p
That's a print: A new process that marries a computer and laser can produce a three-dimensional plastic model. Factotum Inc. says the process, called stereolithography, can produce prototypes for inventors in a fraction of the time now required. Company p

That's a print: A new process that marries a computer and laser can produce a three-dimensional plastic model. Factotum Inc. says the process, called stereolithography, can produce prototypes for inventors in a fraction of the time now required. Company p

Date5/12/1989
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The inventor of the Image Transform process, 39-year-old John David Lowry (left) and Douglas McCutcheon, 29, a director of the company, explain how it improves quality of television signals sent by the Apollo 16 moon team
The inventor of the Image Transform process, 39-year-old John David Lowry (left) and Douglas McCutcheon, 29, a director of the company, explain how it improves quality of television signals sent by the Apollo 16 moon team
4/17/1972
A couple you can bank on, Teresa Cosco marries Lee Heslop of Boston yesterday afternoon in a familiar setting-the Bank of Nova Scotia branch at Cowell(...)
A couple you can bank on, Teresa Cosco marries Lee Heslop of Boston yesterday afternoon in a familiar setting-the Bank of Nova Scotia branch at Cowell(...)
5/17/1973
Laser discs: Played on Pioneer Model CLD-900, the compact disc produces great sound, the 20-cm size holds 20 minutes of music videos and the 30-cm disc holds a two-hour movie
Laser discs: Played on Pioneer Model CLD-900, the compact disc produces great sound, the 20-cm size holds 20 minutes of music videos and the 30-cm disc holds a two-hour movie
3/26/1986
Islington inventor: Bob Shannon's process uses dirty coal and oil sands sludge to make cheap oil while fighting acid rain to boot.
Islington inventor: Bob Shannon's process uses dirty coal and oil sands sludge to make cheap oil while fighting acid rain to boot.
8/7/1986
Toronto inventor John Lowry. His revolutionary process could cut movie-making costs.
Toronto inventor John Lowry. His revolutionary process could cut movie-making costs.
9/22/1972
The idea man: Inventors, frustrated from lack of time and money in attempts to develop an idea, may find comfort through Robert Clarke. His new company keeps one-third of profits from inventions it helps develop.
The idea man: Inventors, frustrated from lack of time and money in attempts to develop an idea, may find comfort through Robert Clarke. His new company keeps one-third of profits from inventions it helps develop.
11/10/1970
Designing computer: Project specialist Jim Crichton uses a computer hooked up to a video display terminal to produce designs at a Hamilton metal working firm. A Canadian Manufacturers' Association survey has found most companies do not use computerized drafting.
Designing computer: Project specialist Jim Crichton uses a computer hooked up to a video display terminal to produce designs at a Hamilton metal working firm. A Canadian Manufacturers' Association survey has found most companies do not use computerized drafting.
3/4/1982
Off the hook: Peter Sandler, inventor of the anti-snoring pillow and president of the company that makes it, Thera-p- Cushion Inc
Off the hook: Peter Sandler, inventor of the anti-snoring pillow and president of the company that makes it, Thera-p- Cushion Inc
6/8/1989
Black gold: Herb Campbell, a research engineer at the Canada Centre for inland Waters, pours oil produced from sewage sludge into a beaker. The novel concept could turn the sludge into a valuable resource rather than an expensively disposed - of waste. Petro Sun international Inc. is getting set to take the process out of the lab into the marketplace.
Black gold: Herb Campbell, a research engineer at the Canada Centre for inland Waters, pours oil produced from sewage sludge into a beaker. The novel concept could turn the sludge into a valuable resource rather than an expensively disposed - of waste. Petro Sun international Inc. is getting set to take the process out of the lab into the marketplace.
9/8/1987
Lionel Conn : He's president of Tudor Energy, but his subsidiary makes the Universal Skate Sharpener, which is about the size of a soft drink machine. It can do either hockey or figure skates and the whole process takes only seconds and costs only $2.50 a throw.
Lionel Conn : He's president of Tudor Energy, but his subsidiary makes the Universal Skate Sharpener, which is about the size of a soft drink machine. It can do either hockey or figure skates and the whole process takes only seconds and costs only $2.50 a throw.
4/12/1985
The poor, the unemployed and all others who feel alienated from the decision-making process can either blindly lash out in protest or withdraw into apathy. [Incomplete]
The poor, the unemployed and all others who feel alienated from the decision-making process can either blindly lash out in protest or withdraw into apathy. [Incomplete]
1/25/1971
Instant process: Jeanne Nadon of Polaroid of Canada shows off new film that can be processed in 60 seconds
Instant process: Jeanne Nadon of Polaroid of Canada shows off new film that can be processed in 60 seconds
9/13/1983