Breaking Down How to Build Commercial Aircraft
February 2, 2023
The world’s biggest LEGO set, the LEGO Art World Map, has 11,695 pieces. Take that figure, multiple by 513, and you have the 6 million plus parts typically making up a Boeing 747. Roughly 100,000 of these marvels can be found taking off, flying, and landing somewhere in the world every day. How are…
What Are Clean Rooms and How Do They Achieve Contamination Control
January 5, 2023
Have you ever been in a group where you have to cover your entire body before entering the room? Maybe you were made to wear clothing that ranged from a hood, face mask, gloves to overalls and footwear. You would understand if it was a hospital – it’s to protect you and the patients.…
Today’s Animal Husbandry Issues and Next Level Solutions
January 3, 2023
Did you know half of the world’s available land is set aside for agriculture? Did you also know it’s for animals, not food crops? This practice is called animal husbandry, and is a major industry in virtually every nation today. So what exactly is animal husbandry, also known as animal farming and…
Why Time Clocks are Important to Businesses
November 24, 2022
“Why do managers need to know the exact times I come into work and leave?” For many typical hourly employees, clocking in and out of work is viewed as a barely concealed annoyance at best. They may think management is trying to micromanage them, spy, or simply being nosy. These are misplaced…
How 3D Printing Can Revolutionize Marketing
December 21, 2021
3D printing has made its mark on numerous industries in the past decade, from manufacturing to healthcare to engineering. In fact, 3D printing, also known as additive printing, is becoming so popular that it’s expected to become a $34.8 billion industry by 2026. Unfortunately, up till now,…
Fanless Cooling: How It Works and Why You Need It
July 22, 2021
Thermal engineers are truly the unsung heroes of the modern digital age. Without them, the machines we rely on for many aspects of our lives, from massive supercomputers to medical cart computers, simply would not function. That’s why on July 24th, traditionally one of the hottest days of the…
The Technology Behind Your Favorite Chocolate Treats
July 6, 2021
It is estimated that people across the globe consume nearly 7.2 million metric tons of chocolate each year. That’s over two pounds (almost a kilogram) of chocolate for every single person on Earth. It’s easy to understand why. With its unique combination of rich flavor compounds, fats, and…
How Rugged Industrial Tablets Streamline Logistics
June 28, 2021
Though it often gets overlooked in our day-to-day lives, logistics – or the systems that move goods and materials from place to place – is essentially the economy’s operating system. After all, the logistics industry is responsible for ensuring the goods we consume every day are in the…
How Industry 4.0 Can Make HVAC Factory Friendly
June 21, 2021
Many people see being an HVAC (short for Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) technician the same way they see being a plumber – a blue-collar trade for people looking for a career path that doesn’t require a college degree. In reality, just like plumbing, HVAC is a complex and…
Industry 4.0 & the Next Generation of Manufacturing Workers
June 14, 2021
Millennials, am I right? These kids with their safe spaces and avocado toast, when will they learn that the world… Just kidding! Had you going there for a second. In actuality, the oldest millennials are turning 40, and the rest are in their thirties or late 20s by now. Many of the youngest…
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