Mobile devices have certainly changed and shaped the world. It is rare to see someone without a mobile device in their hand. They have started to find their way into the manufacturing world through labeling printing and inventory control. While there are some great benefits of mobile technology in manufacturing, there are also some hurdles […]
The benefits of an Apple® Watch without the watch? “Researchers at the University of Chicago’s Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering have developed a flexible, stretchable computing chip that processes information by mimicking the human brain.” This technology is centered around the popular trend of wearable technology and ever-growing artificial intelligence. The hope is that this […]
Endovascular intervention is an emergency medical procedure to treat strokes caused by a blood clot. Normally this procedure requires a surgeon to manually guide a thin wire to the clot to physically clear the blockage or deliver drugs to break it up. MIT engineers are working to find a solution to treat strokes remotely when […]
Automobile recalls have been a common occurrence for many years. While most are minor or more of a precaution, they are an important safety practice for consumers. With the growing interest and focus on electric vehicles, there has been an increase in recalls and probes into electric vehicle batteries. A new inquiry by the National […]
Manufacturing has made its way through many obstacles in recent years, from supply chain issues to labor shortages. As we wrap up the first quarter of 2022, we can see how four predictions made for 2022 and the evolution of manufacturing may be shaping up. Goodbye to the single part flow approach Until recently, manufacturers […]
In honor of the World Health Organization and the many health organizations, we work closely with, Happy World Health Day! The World Health Organization was founded in 1948 to connect nations and people to “promote health, keep the world safe and serve the vulnerable—so everyone, everywhere can attain the highest level of health.” The WHO […]
In the 21st century, we have seen many technological advances like camera phones, Bluetooth, and the video gaming revolution. We have also gained the ability to keep an eye on our home, pets, and even neighbors when we are away. Ring LLC, an Amazon company, is innovating to enable their Ring doorbell to “identify suspicious […]
Many companies in the transportation industry are testing out alternative fuels, and freight rails are no exception. A large contributor in the supply chain, it makes sense for freight rail companies to try alternative fuels and to try to find more efficient and cleaner ways for trains to move across the country. The freight industry […]
“In manufacturing, work-related lower-back injuries from lifting and handling heavy objects account for approximately $100 billion in medical bills annually in the United States, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.” To try and combat back issues while also innovating for the future, researchers at Texas A & M University and Ohio State […]
Your schedule is packed with back-to-back Zoom meetings and all you need is a quick meal to refuel before the next round of meetings or maybe you are at your college dorm studying away and get a hankering for some of the famous pizza from the place down the street but have a deadline to […]