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Simulation serves a quality-measurement workflow early on by predicting material behavior and testing design parameters. A final CT production scan of this automotive charging inlet also informs the simulation about new variations and manufacturing distortions.
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How CT Data Analysis is Helping TE Connectivity Attain End-to-End Quality Inspection
The manufacturer gains critical insights using Volume Graphics software throughout design, simulation and manufacturing.
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A UPS delivers reliable power and battery backup to support computing, networking, control and storage equipment during an outage.
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Backup Power Solutions to Help Weather Storm Season
Tips for manufacturers to strengthen their disaster preparedness plans for extreme weather events.
September 11, 2023
Figure 1: Virtual sampling for product development.
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Virtual Sampling is Accelerating Product Development
How to harness new creative tech tools for product development, manufacturing and experiences.
September 8, 2023
In this aerial photo is farmland in rural Solano County, Calif., Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023.
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Billionaires Want to Build New City in Rural California
They must convince voters first.
September 2, 2023
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Q&A: Proposed Industrial Park Favors Manufacturing Over Warehousing
The project's developer addresses the park's vision and local concerns.
August 24, 2023
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CASE STUDY: Automotive Assembly Contract Manufacturer Supports Rapid Growth with MRP Software
Canadian contract manufacturer of RV and EV solutions KS2 found a way to tame their unwieldy inventory management and bills of materials.
August 15, 2023
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Self-Flying Helicopter Can Put Out Wildfires Before They Spread
September 22, 2023
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DOE Announces $72M to Innovate Manufacturing of Wind and Water Energy Technologies
September 22, 2023
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First Solar Breaks Ground on $1.1B Louisiana Manufacturing Facility
September 22, 2023
The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile sits outside the the Oscar Meyer headquarters, Oct. 27, 2014, in Madison, Wis.
The Wienermobile Is Back
September 22, 2023
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First Private U.S. Passenger Rail Line in 100 Years to link Miami and Orlando
It will reach speeds of 125 mph.
September 21, 2023
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Rockwell Automation Opens Registration for All-New Automation Fair
The annual event will be held at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center, November 6 – 9.
September 21, 2023
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EV Maker Canoo Signs Clean Energy Tech Partnership with Pawnee Nation
The Pawnee Nation will place an initial order for Canoo vehicles that will be built in Oklahoma.
September 21, 2023
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North American Manufacturing Associations Reaffirm Manufacturing Agenda of the Future
The MOU calls for the organizations to share information on services and activities.
September 21, 2023
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Xometry’s Thomas Introduces “Build America, Buy America” Category on Its Sourcing Platform
The addition allows domestic manufacturers to signal their compliance with the BABA initiative.
September 21, 2023
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TurboFil Expands Development and Demonstration Facility
The expansion addresses increased demand for syringe filling and capping machinery solutions.
September 20, 2023
This photo provided by Edmunds shows the all-electric Ford F-150 Lightning. Purchasing and driving one requires a little more knowledge than what's required for a typical pickup.
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The Most Asked Questions from First-Time EV Buyers
The most common concerns car shoppers have about going electric.
September 20, 2023
These are the world's brightest-known fluorescent materials. They are called small-molecule, ionic isolation lattices, or SMILES, and were created in a laboratory at Indiana University and supported by NSF's Designing Materials to Revolutionize and Engineer our Future program.
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NSF Invests $72.5M to Design Revolutionary Materials
The NSF supports 37 teams to create novel materials to address grand societal challenges.
September 20, 2023
Teamsters union members hold signs urging California Gov. Gavin Newsom to sign Assembly Bill 316 in Sacramento, Sept. 19, 2023.
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California Truckers Ask Governor to Sign Job-Saving Bill
The measure would require a human driver on large, self-driving trucks.
September 20, 2023
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Bosch Rexroth Opens Hydraulics Training Center
The first set of classes will begin early next year.
September 19, 2023
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NSF and Partners Invest $45M in Future of Semiconductors
New research and education awards will engage talent in semiconductor design and manufacturing.
September 19, 2023
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Q&A: How Amprius' Record-Breaking Energy Density Will Impact Electrification
The company intends to electrify the impossible.
September 19, 2023
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ITT, Hexagon Join Forces to Enhance Industrial Equipment Monitoring Solutions
The companies share data to create a holistic view of potential disruptions.
September 19, 2023
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Hundreds of Flying Taxis to Be Made in Ohio
Home of the Wright brothers and astronaut legends.
September 18, 2023