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.
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 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.
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.
Companies that adopt industrial artificial intelligence see productivity losses before longer-term gains, according to new research.
Creaform’s Scan-to-CAD software helps the Starr Creations team re-create 3D models of the interiors of the monster trucks they work on for further processing in CAD software.
Based in Tampa, Florida, Starr Creations, a powerhouse in fiberglass design and fabrication, is known for turning ambitious automotive visions into reality.
They may seem simple, but SOPs (standard operating procedures) are surprisingly tricky. On the surface, they describe how a specific process is carried out at your organization. Pretty straightforward, right?
Metal foundries are under intense pressure. Soaring energy bills now eat more than 30% of production budgets.
Lasers enable safe, scratch-resistant marking that’s more durable than ever.
In medical technology, safety is paramount. Every step in the manufacturing process must meet the highest standards, from patient protection to regulatory compliance.
Go!SCAN 3D helps Intercontrôle technicians acquire 3D measurements of difficult-to-access parts in nuclear power plants.
Since its founding in 1974, Intercontrôle has been a leader in France’s nuclear energy sector, ensuring the safety of reactor components through automated
A team of NIST researchers, including Srivalli Telikepalli (shown here), developed a standard reference material that will help biopharmaceutical companies better detect these particles in their drug products.
A rapidly growing category of drugs called protein-based biotherapeutics can be used to treat cancers and genetic and autoimmune disorders.
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