Zach Winn

Zach Winn is a journalist working in the tech, education, and healthcare fields. Currently he is a writer at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).

Wed, 11/27/2024 - 12:01
3D Printing Tiny Parts for Big ImpactBoston Micro Fabrication uses a novel light-focusing method to make ultraprecise printers
Thu, 07/15/2021 - 12:03
This story was originally published by MIT News. Whether it’s computer chips, smartphone components, or camera parts, the hardware in many products is constantly getting smaller. The trend is pushing companies to come up with new ways to make the…
A Better Model for Business InsuranceDigital tools for responding to a rapidly changing risk landscape
Tue, 01/19/2021 - 12:02
This story was originally published by MIT News. These days businesses have enough to worry about without thinking about their insurance. Unfortunately, tasks like managing insurance claims and completing annual renewals require a lot of thinking.…
Digitizing Supply Chains to Lift Farmers Out of PovertySourceTrace tools improve profitability, sustainability, and transparency of agricultural supply chains globally
Thu, 10/15/2020 - 12:02
This story was originally published by MIT News. Millions of cocoa farmers live in poverty across western Africa. Over the years, these farmers have been forced to contend with geopolitical instability, predatory loan practices, and a general lack…
Software to Empower Workers on the Factory FloorThese apps help manufacturers augment employee production rather than automating it away
Wed, 08/28/2019 - 12:02
This story was originally published by MIT News. Manufacturers are constantly tweaking their processes to get rid of waste and improve productivity. As such, the software they use should be as nimble and responsive as the operations on their factory…
3D Printer Powered by Machine Vision and Artificial IntelligenceInkbit is overcoming traditional constraints to 3D printing by giving its machines ‘eyes and brains’
Thu, 06/20/2019 - 12:00
This story was originally published by MIT News. Objects made with 3D printing can be lighter, stronger, and more complex than those produced through traditional manufacturing methods. But several technical challenges must be overcome before 3D…