It's hard to believe, but even Apple gets it wrong sometimes. The innovative company has always been willing to take risks, which has led to great successes and notable blunders. If you're like me, you've tried desperately to forget these technological missteps. Do you remember Apple Maps, the pathetic copy of Google Maps that was plagued by mislabeled building and missing towns? How about Apple Newton, the PDA that was supposed to read your handwriting but couldn't? Does Apple QuickTake, the digital camera with a $749 price tag that could only store 8 photos, ring a bell?
Alexis Gajewski has over 15 years of experience in the maintenance, reliability, operations, and manufacturing space. She joined Plant Services in 2008 and works to bring readers the news, insight, and information they need to make the right decisions for their plants. Alexis also authors “The Lighter Side of Manufacturing,” a blog that highlights the fun and innovative advances in the industrial sector.
