We've all heard the familiar story: Professor A and Professor B have had offices down the hall from each other for thirty years and have had a viscous feud for just as long. I find myself on the other end of this: as new faculty, I sense a lot of aggression coming from one particular colleague who I had previously thought I had a good relationship with. I want to nip this in the bud but I'm not sure how.
I know we're all a little harried at this moment, but this guy has been relentlessly sniping at me every chance I get and I don't know what to do about it. I'm new to academia, and I don't really have anyone at my current institution who I feel as though I can confide in about this matter
I was posting in the lovely Purchase Advice Megathread earlier and it got me thinking: with 2020 just days away, what are your thoughts on 'mature technology' aspects of 3D printing? What are the 'solved problems' in the field? In a practice rife with failed prints and other mishaps, what are some examples of machines which can be expected to simply work most of the time with little operator effort/supervision?
I have been searching for a better pick and I could use your help! So far I've mostly used Tortex picks and I like their sound and playability but they definitely bend after a little use and the edge starts to wear away. I am looking to find a pick with a consistent smooth surface that won't warp. I've tried metal picks since they won't wear or warp, but it seems like most of them are stamped, giving them an edge that's not quite smooth. Has anyone found a pick like this that they would recommend?