Melba Kurman

Triple Helix Innovation

Latest articles by Melba Kurman

Prius, automated car, driverless car

Where Are the Autopilot Lanes for Driverless Cars? (Op-Ed)

By Melba Kurman, Hod Lipson published

Now that there are driverless cars, where are the driverless car lanes?

Tech
UP printer, 3d printing

Why Patents Won't Kill 3D-Printing Innovation (Op-Ed)

By Melba Kurman, Hod Lipson published

Do patents help or hurt the booming 3D-printing industry?

Engineering
An example of a 3-d design project gone haywire.

Is Eco-Friendly 3D Printing a Myth? (Op-Ed)

By Melba Kurman, Hod Lipson published

3D printing has many advantages, but reducing environmental impact is not yet one of them.

Planet Earth
3d printing methods

How 3D Printing Will Transform Chinese Manufacturing (Op-Ed)

By Melba Kurman, Hod Lipson published

Why has China's manufacturing-heavy economy not widely adopted 3D printing?

Computing