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New Tech Meets Old: 3D Printing in Hydroelectric Power
Mike DeCapua
Hydroelectric generators are used to generate power in many parts of the United States. One of their interesting details is that despite how massive they are—a typical 5–20 MW generator can measure 8–12 ft in diameter and weigh about 50 tons—they are built to extremely demanding tolerances. My company, BMI, was contracted to install new keybars in a hydroelectric generator stator frame. The…

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Why Leaders Are Flying Blind Into AI

Meta has lost more than $80 billion on Reality Labs trying to build a virtual world from scratch. On the other hand, Roblox lets its users build the world themselves, scaling past 150 million daily active users and a market capitalization above $30 billion (at the time of publication). Same…

3Q: Why Science Is Curiosity on a Mission

MIT launched a new initiative—titled Science Is Curiosity on a Mission—to make the case for the long-horizon, curiosity-driven science that has powered generations of American innovation. Through stories of scientists pursuing open-ended questions, the project highlights how fundamental…

Quality Manufacturing Corporation Turns 3D Inspection Data Into Practical Insights

Established in 1995, Quality Manufacturing Corporation is a fabricator that offers services from prototype conception to large-scale OEM production. The company has earned a solid reputation for producing high-quality components at competitive price points while maintaining a customer-focused…

The Steam Controller and an Industrial Robot: An Unexpected Intersection

Valve’s new Steam gaming controller is here—10 years after the original model. It sold out quickly, reviews are everywhere, and Valve is already managing demand through a reservation queue.

At first glance, a consumer gaming controller might seem to have little to do with…

AI and Jobs: Are Companies Prepared for the Workforce Revolution?

Away from the dire headlines of Big Tech layoffs, the real picture of how organizations are dealing with the AI tidal wave remains anyone’s guess. What’s clear is that organizations face hard questions that, if addressed poorly, could destabilize the very foundation of their existence: their…

Your AI Pilot Succeeded. Now What?

The first generation of industrial AI pilots is behind us. Concepts have been proven. Early adopters are reporting real gains. But for many operations, that’s exactly where progress stops.

Even when success is clear—a working proof of concept, measurable ROI, or buy-in from key…

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