3 Business Lessons From a Cracked Tooth
After a couple of heart attacks, I’ve learned to eat much healthier. But finding snacks can be challenging once you remove Doritos and Cheetos from the equation.
The Secrets of Visionary Leaders Who Think Possibility Before Productivity
Productivity looks good on paper. It’s measurable, visible, and in many organizations, it’s worshipped. But here’s the problem: Productivity isn’t the same as progress.
Wearable, Implantable, and Ingestible Medical Devices
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NIST researcher Kamran Sayrafian developed a computational model of the lungs with different levels of excess fluid. The long-term goal is to develop a device that could alert the patient or medical provider when it detects pulmonary edema in the user’s lungs.
A few years ago, I heard on the news that many people were being hospitalized with a condition of excess fluid in the lungs, called pulmonary edema.
Karbonius Composites Masters 3D Scanning
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A technician at Karbonius Composites cuts a carbon-fiber part.
Karbonius Composites specializes in manufacturing precision molds and composite components across various sectors, including automotive restoration and high-performance customization.
Theory-Guided Strategy Expands Scope of Measurable Quantum Interactions
A new theory-guided framework could help scientists probe the properties of new semiconductors for next-generation microelectronic devices or discover materials that boost the performance of quantum computers.
Optimizing Metal Melting
Metal foundries are under intense pressure. Soaring energy bills now eat more than 30% of production budgets.
New NIST Reference Strengthens Quality Control for Biological Drugs
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A team of NIST researchers, including Srivalli Telikepalli (shown here), developed a standard reference material that will help biopharmaceutical companies better detect these particles in their drug products.
A rapidly growing category of drugs called protein-based biotherapeutics can be used to treat cancers and genetic and autoimmune disorders.
How Bott Group Cut Days From Vehicle Fit-Outs With 3D Scanning
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The Bott Group speeds up its 3D measurement processes for in-vehicle fittings thanks to the HandySCAN 3D|MAX Series
The Bott Group designs vehicle and operating equipment as well as workplace systems.
5 Essential Elements Shared by Leading Supplier Quality Management Systems
Global-scale events have tested the bounds of supply chain systems. The coronavirus, for example, made it clear how critical an efficient supply chain is for continuity and survival.
5K Kaizen
I took a walk-jog this morning, something I’ve been doing pretty regularly since early June. Some days are better than others, and today started out sluggish.