Crowdsourcing Power to the People by Desktop Engineering

As part of its 3D Printing Production Quest, GE is challenging the crowd to create an aircraft engine bracket using additive technologies. Image courtesy of General Electric.

Companies are experimenting with crowdsourcing and open innovation approaches to accelerate the flow of new product ideas -- and to get faster and better answers to tough engineering questions.
by Beth Stackpole | Published September 1, 2013