The Secrets of Visionary Leaders Who Think Possibility Before Productivity
Productivity looks good on paper. It’s measurable, visible, and in many organizations, it’s worshipped. But here’s the problem: Productivity isn’t the same as progress.
NIST Researchers Develop More Accurate Formula for Measuring Particle Concentration
(NIST: Gaithersburg, MD) -- Researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have developed a new mathematical formula to calculate the concentration of particles suspended in a solution.
Wearable, Implantable, and Ingestible Medical Devices
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NIST researcher Kamran Sayrafian developed a computational model of the lungs with different levels of excess fluid. The long-term goal is to develop a device that could alert the patient or medical provider when it detects pulmonary edema in the user’s lungs.
A few years ago, I heard on the news that many people were being hospitalized with a condition of excess fluid in the lungs, called pulmonary edema.
Manufacturers Show Resilience Amid Economic Uncertainty, But Challenges Persist
(Wipfli: Milwaukee) -- Wipfli, a top 25 accounting and advisory firm, has released its 2025 manufacturing benchmarking study offering a comprehensive look into the state of North American manufacturing.
Karbonius Composites Masters 3D Scanning
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A technician at Karbonius Composites cuts a carbon-fiber part.
Karbonius Composites specializes in manufacturing precision molds and composite components across various sectors, including automotive restoration and high-performance customization.
Permag Invests to Expand Domestic Samarium Cobalt Magnet Manufacturing
(Permag: Lancaster, PA) -- Permag, the only U.S.-based producer of samarium cobalt (SmCo) magnets, announced an aggressive expansion of its magnetic manufacturing capacity to ensure a continued, secure, robust, and resilient domes
University of Perugia Validates New Dental 3D-Printing Materials
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A student at the University of Perugia 3D scanning an implant with Artec Micro II.
The dental industry is seeing a surge in 3D printing, with the technology enabling a growing number of dentists to rapidly create custom implants in clinics around the world.
ASQ Presentation on AI Governance
(Quality + Engineering: Portland, OR) -- ASQ Section 304, North Jersey, will host a presentation on Sept. 17, 2025, at 7 p.m. Eastern.
Full Range of Heimatec Live-Tool Speed Increasers From Platinum Tooling
(Platinum Tooling: Prospect Heights, IL) -- Platinum Tooling Technologies, the exclusive importer of Heimatec live tools, angle heads, and multiple spindle heads, offers immediate delivery on a variety of speeders for all p
About Billboards
Driving home from a customer last week, I caught a glimpse of a digital billboard—the kind that flashes eight different ads per minute. From a cost and aesthetic perspective, these backlit displays are a big step up from the old paperhanger versions.