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Gary McCormick

Gary McCormick is that rare thing, a mechanical engineer in Silicon Valley who doesn’t just design the boxes that contain the interesting electronic stuff. Gary has more than 34 years of experience in mechanical engineering design, production, and testing. He has been pursuing a side career as a freelance writer (and disproving the theory that engineers can’t write) since 2011.

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Manufacturing

Igor Sikorsky, the Man With the Impossible Dream of a Rotary-Wing Helicopter

by Gary McCormick

In places like Los Angeles, the hum and hover of helicopters becomes part of the landscape. This lifesaving craft—the childhood dream of inventor Igor Sikorsky—turns 80 this year.

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Manufacturing

George Westinghouse May Be Forgotten, but His Inventions Endure

by Gary McCormick

Everyone remembers Thomas Edison and his inventions, but what about Edison’s rival in the War of the Currents, George Westinghouse?

Manufacturing

Engineer Lillian Gilbreth Added Efficiency and Humanity to the Workplace

by Gary McCormick

Coffee breaks, ergonomics, and other business mainstays exist due to Lillian Gilbreth, a pioneer who shaped the field of workplace efficiency.

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Manufacturing

Thomas Edison’s Accomplishments Go Beyond the Bulb to Modern R&D

by Gary McCormick

Thomas Edison’s accomplishments as an inventor are remarkable—hello, light bulb—but less celebrated is his enduring innovation in collaborative research.

Business

The Benefits of a Mechanical-Engineering Mentorship on Future Workforces

by Gary McCormick

A mechanical engineer has much to learn upon entering the workforce; an engineering mentorship offers knowledge beyond the college curriculum.

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