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Harry Hertz
The factors affecting employee engagement have changed dramatically during the last few years. Considering off-site employees returning to the work site, baby boomers retiring in growing numbers, and the increasingly younger workforce, I was interested in exploring what the key drivers of employee…
Narayan Pant
Sami, a manager in a multinational company, had to make a difficult decision concerning an underperforming direct report. To complicate the situation further, the subordinate in question was a contender for Sami’s job and friendly with Sami’s current boss. Sami’s boss had seemingly left all…
Fred Miller
Researchers in Arkansas and two other states will be using a $5 million grant to increase use of artificial intelligence and robotics in chicken processing to reduce waste in deboning and detect pathogens.
The grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and…
(AIM3D: Rostock, Germany) -- Mapping a 3D printing process as a continuous digital process chain, from the component design through production and post-processing, is the logical consequence of a digital additive manufacturing strategy.
This objective, as set by AIM3D, has been taken up by the…
(Marposs Corp.: Auburn Hills, MI) -- Marposs, a global leader in measurement, inspection, and test technologies, has acquired the majority share of Digital Strategy Innovation (DSI), a startup company and specialist in applied research in AI, big data, and data analysis based in Venice, Italy.…
Steve Calechman
Sustainability is a hot topic. Companies throw around their carbon or recycling initiatives, and competing executives feel the need to follow suit. But aside from the external pressure, there are also bottom-line benefits. Becoming more efficient can save money. Creating a new product might make…
George Nelson
With the effects of pollution and climate change more visible than ever before, it’s clear that changes are needed to minimize mankind’s impact on the environment and protect the planet for future generations. To that end, many industries have made changes to become more sustainable. The packing…
(SAKOR Technologies Inc.: Owosso MI) –SAKOR Technologies Inc., a recognized leader in the area of high-performance dynamometer systems, announces the release of the DynoLAB GenV next generation test automation controller, which allows even a nonprogrammer to implement complex test systems and…
(Business Expert Press: New York) -- How can business professionals adapt to an ever-changing landscape while maintaining, or even improving, work performance and product quality? A new book questions whether the current approach to managing quality is fit for purpose and offers practical ways to…
Megan Wallin-Kerth
At last year’s Masters Summit, MasterControl’s chief strategy officer, Matt Lowe, chatted with Quality Digest’s CEO, Jeff Dewar, about the challenges and rewards of his work and the many titles he’s held over the years. Lowe, who has worked at MasterControl for more than 15 years, has a lot to say…
Zach Winn
There’s a lot riding on farmers’ ability to fight weeds, which can strangle crops and destroy yields. To protect crops, farmers have two options: They can spray herbicides that pollute the environment and harm human health, or they can hire more workers.
Unfortunately, both choices are becoming…
(WECO: Kirkland, Quebec) -- WECO and Multiscan Technologies, both members of the Duravant family of companies, announced they have entered a strategic partnership to support nut, fruit, and vegetable packers and processors across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. In these regions, the WECO…
(Augmented Reality for Enterprise Alliance: Wakefield, MA) –The Augmented Reality for Enterprise Alliance (AREA) has published a new research report entitled 3D Mapping Solutions for Enterprise AR. The report reviews 3D mapping technologies and principles and defines parameters for choosing a 3D…
Akhilesh Gulati
Efrain entered his office on a bright, sunny morning, a smile on his face. He poured a cup of coffee and took his seat behind his desk. From his vantage point, he could see his staff walking in and settling down to the day’s work.
His executive placement firm had risen from a downswing and was…
Daniel Croft
As the aviation industry continues to evolve, the need for advanced technology to perform aircraft inspections is important. One such technology is noncontact scanning, which is becoming increasingly popular for full aircraft inspections.
Given the extreme forces to which aircraft are subjected…
(Shimadzu Scientific Instruments: Columbia, MD) -- Shimadzu Scientific Instruments has introduced the AIRsight infrared/Raman microscope, which provides a two-in-one solution for molecular analysis. This unique system is equipped with a Raman unit available on Shimadzu’s AIMsight infrared…
(RadCerts: Vancouver, WA) -- RadCerts brings radiation safety training to an online platform. The new multilingual courses allow management to train X-ray operators independently. General courses are available to fit most requirements, as well as state-specific courses for those with special…
National Physical Laboratory
Graphene and related 2D materials (GR2Ms) could help reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the production of advanced materials. Using GR2M nanoplatelets in applications such as reinforcing concrete or improving battery performance will require a dramatic increase in production. As the production of…
Ashley Hixson
The skills gap in science and technology is an issue affecting the industry on a global scale. Now, a new partnership between Purdue University and Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division is making a difference.
If you’ve ever looked at a timeline of significant scientific discoveries, you’…
Lily Jampol, Elizabeth Baily Wolf, Aneeta Rattan
Women are more likely than men to receive positive feedback from their managers. But an overly enthusiastic performance review is not necessarily a good thing. Prior research shows female employees are often told white lies while their male equivalents are dealt the harsh, honest truth.
This is…
(GelSight: Waltham, MA) -- GelSight, a pioneer in tactile intelligence technology, has announced the release of its GelSight Mobile 3.2 software package, bringing significant new capabilities to GelSight mobile systems. GelSight Mobile 3.2 digitizes tactile sensing for many new applications with an…
(AMT: McLean, VA) -- The Association for Manufacturing Technology, in partnership with the National Tooling & Machining Association (NTMA), announces that registration has opened for the Manufacturing for Growth (MFG) 2023 Meeting. A trademark annual conference, MFG 2023 will be held April 26–…
(Patti Engineering Inc.: Auburn Hills, MI) -- Patti Engineering Inc., a leading control system integrator based in Auburn Hills, Michigan, with offices in Texas and Indiana, has announced details of an ongoing project at Kettering University. This will be in partnership with BorgWarner to develop…
Keith Irwin
Many times per week we’re asked, “Is X-ray or CT the correct inspection method for my project?” The answer, of course, isn’t always straightforward. This article will highlight some strengths and weaknesses of each method.
The subject for inspection is a carbon fiber board with inclusions…
Krysten Crawford
Why aren’t there more women working in tech? For all the hiring pledges, networking initiatives, and one-on-one mentoring programs, women hold 30 percent of tech jobs worldwide—even though they make up half the global population.
The implications of having a more representative workforce are…
