Whenever I walk through an industrial plant floor, I am reminded of an unspoken truth about machinery: when a high-precision component vibrates out of sync with standard tolerances, an inexperienced technician discards it. A seasoned engineer, however, studies the torque, designs an adaptive mount, and discovers that the component possesses an extraordinary tolerance for pressure and heat.Years ago, a respected ICSE school principal shared an observation that has stayed with me ever since: "I of. Sign in to read more..