Content by Zach Winn

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When it comes to battery innovations, much attention gets paid to potential new chemistries and materials. Often overlooked is the importance of production processes for bringing down costs. Now the...
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Dairy farmers around the world have an information problem. To get the most accurate measurements of cow health and milk quality, many have to ship milk samples to labs or wait for a technician to...
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More and more people are doing their shopping from home these days, and whether they’re ordering groceries, home office equipment, or Covid-19 tests, they increasingly expect their deliveries to be...
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Zach Winn
This story was originally published by MIT News. For small healthcare groups like dentist’s offices, one sick staff member can mean a day’s worth of cancelled appointments. Such offices can either...
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Zach Winn
This story was originally published by MIT News. Many scientists and researchers still rely on Excel spreadsheets and lab notebooks to manage data from their experiments. That can work for single...
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Zach Winn
This story was originally published by MIT News. Whether it’s computer chips, smartphone components, or camera parts, the hardware in many products is constantly getting smaller. The trend is pushing...
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Zach Winn
This story was originally published by MIT News. These days businesses have enough to worry about without thinking about their insurance. Unfortunately, tasks like managing insurance claims and...
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Zach Winn
This story was originally published by MIT News. Millions of cocoa farmers live in poverty across western Africa. Over the years, these farmers have been forced to contend with geopolitical...
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This story was originally published by MIT News. Manufacturers are constantly tweaking their processes to get rid of waste and improve productivity. As such, the software they use should be as nimble...
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Zach Winn
This story was originally published by MIT News. Objects made with 3D printing can be lighter, stronger, and more complex than those produced through traditional manufacturing methods. But several...