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5 Tips for Maintaining Efficient Parts Production
Shortcuts and quick fixes may seem like the fastest way to produce a part, but they typically end up costing everyone more time. Here are some tips for more efficient part production.
IMTS 2018 Announces Job Shops Program
Based on feedback from attendees, The International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) has announced a Job Shops program at IMTS 2018 to help job shops resolve some of their top issues. The program allows attendees to view and try new technologies and talk to technology experts.
Factors to Consider When Beginning Your EPC Project
Here are some things to consider in conducting the detailed engineering design of a project, procuring the equipment and materials necessary, and delivering a functioning facility or asset to your client.
Watch: More Memory, Less Space
Scientists have created atomic-scale rewritable memory, a significant nanotechnology achievement that offers a 1,000-fold increase over the capacity of current hard drives.
Sharpie is a Simple Solution for Cutting Gummy Metal, Research Finds
A recent study shows that applying Sharpie marker, glue sticks or tape to the surface of gummy metals improves their machinability.
New Valve for Pharmaceutical Water Systems Maintains Water Quality with a Range of Configurations
The diaphragm valve is compact and lightweight with a modular design.
Watch: New Nanoscope Opens New Doors for Early Symptom Alzheimer’s Research
Purdue University researchers have developed a super-resolution “nanoscope” that provides a 3D view of brain molecules in up to ten times greater detail than traditional microscopes.
Fly Ash Concrete is Eco-Friendly and Stronger than Traditional Concrete
Washington State University (WSU) researchers have developed a method to sustainably create eco-friendly concrete.
Alphabet Soup: The Impossibility of Defining STEM
One of STEM’s major weaknesses has been to simply define it and establish boundaries with other disciplines.
FOMO is a Major Reason People Text While They Drive According to a New Study
But even though it is widely known to be dangerous, that doesn’t stop drivers from engaging with their phones anyway, according to a new study.
French Family First in the World to Occupy 3D-printed Home
In a show of how 3D printing might soon change the face of the construction industry, a family in France will be the first in the world to move into a 3D-printed home.
New DNA Test Gives Runners Deeper Insight to Their Running Technique
Orig3n Inc. has announced the national launch of a new Run™ DNA Test.
New Aligner Has Wafer to Wafer Accuracy and Higher Throughput
EV Group (EVG) has released the new SmartView® NT3 aligner on the company's industry benchmark GEMINI® FB XT integrated fusion bonding system for high-volume manufacturing (HVM) applications.
3 Ways Remote Technology Is Transforming Maintenance
Three ways that remote technology is changing the landscape of maintenance operations.
New Foot Prosthetic Creates A Natural Walk While Being Affordable
MIT researchers have teamed up with Jaipur Foot to create an affordable and effective foot prosthetic for people who cannot afford expensive prosthetics.
Enzyme Turns Lignin into Sustainable Products with Eco-friendly Production
Researchers have discovered a new family of enzymes that can convert plant waste into eco-friendly and high-value products.
Watch: Mantis Shrimp’s Club Inspires New Tough Material
Researchers from Purdue University, in collaboration with the University of California Riverside, have created a new material inspired by the mantis shrimp’s dactyl club.
New Switchgear Reduces Floor Space by 60 Percent
Schneider Electric announced CBGS-0, an industry-leading gas-insulated switchgear with solid dielectric busbar for applications up to 38 kilovolts, 2,000 A and 31.5 kA.
How to Prevent Costly CNC Machinery Repairs
There are many steps that can be taken for optimal CNC maintenance.
Blubber-Inspired Wetsuit Coating Allows Divers to Last in Frigid Water for Two to Three Hours
MIT researchers have developed a new wetsuit for rescue teams and Navy SEALs.