NIST researcher Jack Glover holds a test object for millimeter-wave imaging systems—scanners that are used to check passengers in many airport security lines.
If you’ve flown in the U.S. in recent years, you’re probably familiar with the airport security experience of entering a booth, raising your hands above your head, and having a machine check your body. That machine is called a millimeter wave scanner.
Artec Spider II 3D-scanning a geological sample.
Traditional styles of lecturing and imparting information can be ineffective in terms of student engagement and triggering deeper learning.
Increasingly, inspectors for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will evaluate your CMMS provider’s security controls—not just your internal procedures.
In today’s energy sector, regulatory complexity isn’t a temporary headache—it’s the new normal.
The digitalization of society during the last decade has created many opportunities for businesses and organizations.
The manufacturing industry is undergoing a transformation driven by rapid technological advancements, changing consumer preferences, and evolving regulatory frameworks.
When I first became involved in lean (continuous improvement), I was the VP of operations at a privately held company in the Midwest.
As we look ahead to 2026, the medtech sector stands at an intersection of regulatory evolution, technological advancement, and operational transformation.
In modern manufacturing, the smartest factories know that safety comes first. Any injury, equipment problem, or unexpected stop can slow everything down.
The demos look slick, the promises even slicker. In slides and keynotes, agentic assistants plan, click, and ship your work while you sip coffee.
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