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With the threat of contamination from harmful pathogens such as salmonella, listeria, and e. coli a continual concern, food processors are seeking to protect not only the public but also their companies’ bottom lines from the massive costs, reputational damage, and greater regulatory scrutiny…
In the age of mass production, the demand for customization is increasing. Customers prefer products catered to their individual needs and preferences over standard items—albeit at a cost.
Fortunately, recent advances in information technology, logistics, and advanced manufacturing processes such…
(Advanced Photonix: Camarillo, CA) -- Advanced Photonix, a division of OSI Optoelectronics, designs and manufactures Silicon (Si) and Indium Gallium Arsenide (InGaAs) surface-mount technology (SMT) photodetectors for high-speed response applications.
The family of Surface-Mount Devices (SMDs) are…
(MIT: Cambridge, Massachusetts) -- A new MIT-developed heat treatment transforms the microscopic structure of 3D-printed metals, making the materials stronger and more resilient in extreme thermal environments. The technique could make it possible to 3D-print high-performance blades and vanes for…
In 2010 a medical device scandal in France set the stage for a new European Union medical device regulation that, according to most experts in the medical device community, may cause more damage than the problem it was intended to address. An unreasonable deadline, lack of notified bodies to…
Metallized substrates such as two-piece metal packaging are expensive to produce, and they make print color-control challenging. Although many in the metal decorating sector are hesitant to embrace color measurement, it’s the fastest, most accurate, and cost-effective way to produce consistent…
Sakor Technologies Provides New Dynamometer System for Testing Electric Vehicle Motors and Inverters
(Sakor Technologies Inc: Owosso, MI) --Sakor Technologies Inc., a recognized leader in the area of high-performance dynamometer systems, announces that it recently provided Carpenter Technology Corp (CTC) with a dynamometer test system that will be used to test the effectiveness of new alloys being…
(NIST: Gaithersburg, MD) -- How can we remove carbon dioxide—a greenhouse gas—from fossil-fuel power plant exhaust before it ever reaches the atmosphere? New findings suggest a promising answer lies in a simple, economical, and potentially reusable material analyzed at the National Institute of…
The 2022 theme for World Quality Week, an annual campaign presented by the U.K.’s Chartered Quality Institute (CQI) and International Register of Certificated Auditors (IRCA), was “Quality Conscience: Doing the Right Thing.” Working in quality often requires us to make tough calls and stand up for…
Northwest Industrial Resource Center (NWIRC), one of the centers that make up the Pennsylvania Manufacturing Extension Partnership, is helping launch student-run enterprises throughout northwest and north-central Pennsylvania. These enterprises connect industry with high schools and career and…
Soft skills, the behavioral and social traits that enable individuals to work harmoniously with one another, aren’t just nice to have. They’re essential for the growth of a nation.
In France, 60 percent of employers consider soft skills, such as the ability to organize, adapt, and work in teams,…
Soft skills, the behavioral and social traits that enable individuals to work harmoniously with one another, aren’t just nice to have. They’re essential for the growth of a nation.
In France, 60 percent of employers consider soft skills, such as the ability to organize, adapt, and work in teams,…
(Workforce Software: Livonia, MI) -- In its second annual Workforce Experience Gap study, WorkForce Software, the first global provider of integrated employee experience and workforce management solutions, finds that perception gaps narrowed between employers and employees. Last year’s findings…
(Husky Technologies, Bolton, MA) -- Husky Technologies, a pioneering technology provider delivering essential needs to the global community, was in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Nov. 8–11, exhibiting at Gulfood Manufacturing 2022. The Massachusetts-based company showed off its latest technologies,…
(Siemens: Chicago) -- Siemens Digital Industries Software announced that its Teamcenter software for Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) is now available on Google Cloud. This will enable customers to implement one of the world’s most widely used PLM systems more quickly, at lower total cost of…
Imagine you put on an old coat you haven’t worn in a while, and to your surprise you find a crumpled $20 bill in your pocket. How good does it feel? Do you go up half of a notch on a 1–10 mood scale—or maybe a full notch?
Let’s imagine a different scenario. Your grandmother calls to say she hopes…
Despite the important and ever-increasing role of artificial intelligence in many parts of modern society, there is very little policy or regulation governing the development and use of AI systems in the United States. Tech companies have largely been left to regulate themselves in this arena,…
(NIST: Gaithersburg, MD) -- Defective computer chips are the bane of the semiconductor industry. Even a seemingly minor flaw in a chip packed with billions of electrical connections might cause a critical operation in a computer or other sensitive electronic device to fail.
By modifying an…
(Oak Ridge National Laboratory: Oak Ridge, TN) -- Marc-Antoni Racing has licensed a collection of patented energy storage technologies developed at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory. The technologies focus on components that enable fast-charging, energy-dense batteries…
A technician spills a toxic chemical. She isn’t injured but easily could have been. The hazmat cleanup costs more than $10,000 and shuts down a critical building for a week.
An electrical engineer flips the wrong switch in a substation control room. He isn’t injured. But within seconds, a $50,000…
Twenty years ago, digital tools were “a thing.” Now they flow through all things.
To some degree, every manufacturer is now a digital company. And with the right modern platform, any manufacturing organization can break down silos of ownership to focus on the intersection of people, processes, and…
(NIMS: Fairfax, VA) -- The National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS) has developed a new approach to help employers struggling with on-the-job Training (OJT). It’s a five-step method created to address the urgency many employers are experiencing while training employees in today’s…
(Creaform: Lévis, QC, Canada) -- Creaform, a business unit of AMETEK and worldwide leader in portable 3D measurement solutions and engineering services, has released VXintegrity, the ultimate 3D scanning solution for surface damage assessment. Designed specifically to respond to the challenges…
The world of work will always revolve around people working with people. Meeting together is an important way to get things done, which is why meetings will always be a part of organizational life. But they’re also hated by most people—not because they get things done (which they do), but because…
Miles had just been promoted to his first position at the director level after two short years of working for a large manufacturer in a complicated, heavily regulated industry. What surprised him most about the culture of the company is how project-oriented the firm had become during his tenure as…
