The Next Big Thing is Blue Efficiency
No doubt about it - the industry is bringing more specifics to Blue Efficiency. At PCIM Europe, my podium discussion gave a representative view from the electronic perspective. Key messages from the participants are summarised and published in this edition. It is always a pleasure to give an impulse for new trends in the industry and I am happy to see others following in my footsteps.
As expected, I planned something special for the audience at the end of the open discussion. Everyone enjoyed pulling the rope and recognizing the winner. Three winners received Marklin model train Starter Sets, ten got Lego Locomotives, and eighty-seven enjoyed pickles in a can - and every winner got a bonus CD with all issues of Bodo’s Power.
Inspiring children is important, as is developing their skills for an engineering profession.
We who are working in engineering must give a high visibility to our jobs, and make it attractive for young people to become engineers. Creative toys and the skill to handle them in construction are the forerunners for solving problems in future generations.
Look for those who can get beyond the Nintendo screens and just fighting a joystick for satisfaction. The little engineers will be able to assemble their train set and build scenery from their imagination. What is needed is continuous attention and support in all the aspects of growing up. As long as I can interest a few kids with such engineering challenges, I will give away constructive toys. As a child, a Marklin set from my older brother was the seed that inspired me to become an engineer. What worked for me should still work for children today.
Creativity needs freedom and support - It takes a while to see the results. A train set can be a project to develop skills in longterm activities and planning. Much of what is needed to become an engineer is basic in life – and to lifelong learning.
For all of you who missed traveling to Nuremberg to see the innovations at PCIM, the magazine has a summary of what was showcased.
Now we are ready to take a break and relax. It is summer and the beach is perfect these days. For me it is easy, I just walk down the hill and jump into the Baltic Sea.
Nevertheless, I will keep up with work - my magazine will reach you at the beginning of each month, twelve times a year, and you will be up to date. If you have subscribed, you will be refreshed with twenty-four e-newsletters during the year. And my publication is in the process of teaming up with local publishers to carry news and articles and content translated into local languages to serve additional people with leading edge information in their region.
My Green Power Tip for this month is:
Have your bikes ready for a weekend excursion - your trip will achieve zero emissions!
I must push myself have to look into it as well – but first I must visit my workshop and fix all the little things to get the bike running.
I will report on my progress.
Best Regards
Bodo Arlt |