Internet of Everything
Remember the days when you had to get up off the couch to
adjust the thermostat? Or when you worried all morning at
work, wondering if you’d turned off the coffee pot? Or perhaps
that time you pulled a lump of mildew-laden clothes you’d
forgotten about from the washer? Remember how the future was
always […]
Since the earliest days of the internet, community and
security have been key topics associated with both the growth
of the digital age and the difficulty of finding a secure
place within it. A noble, albeit elusive goal, the tech giants
of today still struggle with the open concept of the internet,
while at the […]
The safety truck is an innovative concept that solves some of
road safety’s biggest issues. Semi-trucks share roadways with
passenger automobiles, and the disparity in size and weight
leads to violent collisions, often caused by the difference in
sight lines, maneuverability, and reaction times. In
particular, semi-trucks and trailers obscure drivers’ views in
situations including […]
Since the very first science fiction hit the shelves, the
world has fantasized about flying objects. For nearly a
century, books, radio dramas, movies, and television shows
have depicted flying cars. And the most famous flying car to
date? Probably Doc Brown’s flying DeLorean – the time machine
from the movie franchise Back to the […]
Blockchain technology is still relatively new to most people.
If you ask the random person walking down the street what the
blockchain is, they’ll likely look at you like you’re speaking
a foreign language. The blockchain is the technology that
powers cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin. A lot of people know
what Bitcoin is, but still don’t […]
Global warming, climate change, whatever you want to call it,
has become a hot-button political issue, especially in the
United States. Politicians use it as a rallying cry whether
you believe in it or not. It’s almost to the point where it’s
nothing but a talking point during a political campaign.
People typically have just […]
In the last one-hundred years, transportation advancements
have steamed past the rail cars of the 1800’s to bring us
automobiles that will soon reach complete and total autonomy
and passenger aircraft that can crush the sound barrier. In
this rapidly progressing environment, it’s easy to think of
trains as a more outdated technology and a […]
There always has been and always will be an energy race. No
matter the decade, millennium, or generation, humans have
always found themselves in search of the next big thing to
power their lives. In antiquity, the Greeks, Romans,
Egyptians, Persians, and Asians managed to build grand
civilizations using only manual labor. England became one […]
Even if you’re a casual follower of the news, no doubt over
the past couple of years you’ve seen a story or two about
Brexit. Short for Britain Exit, Brexit is the messy divorce
between the United Kingdom (UK) and the European Union (EU)
that it has been a member of for the better part […]
Are you a Facebook user? If you are, then you can count
yourself amongst a global community that includes roughly 2.2
billion other monthly active users. That’s pretty wild to
think about especially when considering that is active users
per month. However, an even more mind-boggling number is the
amount of fake accounts the social […]
Communication over distance has come a long way since the
first days of the telephone. Current technology allows us to
communicate with people anywhere on the planet thanks to the
Internet. But what is the tech that allows us this great
privilege? Fiber optics. Undoubtedly, you’ve heard of fiber
optics, but what exactly are they? […]
When you think of renewable energy, what comes to mind? Water?
Wind? Indeed, these two examples have proven the most popular
in recent years. In fact, as it stands now, hydropower is the
cheapest renewable energy in use today. Wind power, for its
part, is the fastest growing of alternative energy sources.
There is, however, […]
In the movie The Martian, Matt Damon is stranded on the planet
Mars after his crew is caught in a rip-roaring sand storm. The
crew is forced to evacuate the planet, leaving Damon to fend
for himself and survive the harsh climate. Thankfully, Damon
is the ultimate survivor. He’s survived numerous assassination
attempts in the […]
Since the invention of the assembly line, manufacturing has
continued to improve its capacity for production. Robots and
automation have slowly been pushing the human worker out of
the factory. But, there must be a tipping point where
machinery can no longer replace the human worker. It seems
that Elon Musk may be reaching that […]
Stephen Hawking achieved a remarkable amount of things,
personally and professionally, throughout his amazing life.
While many people are familiar with him as a personality and
perhaps as a scientist who made incredible discoveries about
space, not many fully grasp what he did and how he did it. He
achieved his widespread fame and respect […]
For the last 150 years, space exploration has captured
people’s imaginations. When Sputnik launched in 1957, people
would run outside to watch it cruise overhead in the night
sky. When Apollo 11 landed on the moon, an adoring public
watched as Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin proclaimed the giant
leap for mankind. When Apollo 13 […]
Since the energy crisis of the 1970’s, Americans have been
searching for ways to use our natural resources safely and
efficiently. And since the release of the documentary, An
Inconvenient Truth in 2006, buzzwords and catchphrases like
global warming, climate change, renewable energy, and
sustainable energy have become a part of the American lexicon.
But what […]
When most people think ‘facial recognition,’ their minds
probably drift to the latest iPhone security feature, which
lets you unlock your phone by looking at it (and theoretically
makes it impossible for anyone but you to unlock). But, facial
recognition appeared long before it debuted on iPhones, and
now its applications are much wider–and potentially […]
On our wonderful planet, there are multiple natural resources
that help make life easier. We use trees for making paper
products and they provide us with oxygen. We use natural gas
to heat our homes and coal to help us produce electricity.
Freshwater fish are a staple in the American diet and we pump
billions […]
Of the more than 17 Million new cars sold in the United States
in 2017, nearly 200,000 of them were electric vehicles,
according to market reports. While that may seem like a drop
in the bucket, it’s actually a huge increase from previous
years, especially since EV’s have only been commercially
available since the groundbreaking […]
Sometimes we take for granted all the things we know about our
solar system. After centuries of intrepid exploration and
scientific breakthroughs, we now have nine (err, eight?!
Sorry, Pluto) planets in our own Milky Way. We also understand
why the sun rises and sets, what ‘shooting stars’ really are,
and how the moon affects […]
Cities such as San Francisco, Chicago, and New York have
extensive public-transportation systems. They carry millions
of people by train, bus, boat and light rail. The recent
expansion of private vehicle options like Uber, Lyft, and
Google Bus give commuters more choices, but they can also
undermine public transportation. It raises the question: will
people […]
Everyone has been there – the lightning-fast Wifi in your home
office becomes laggy in your bedroom, or maybe it works great
streaming Netflix in the living room but won’t stream a
step-by-step cooking show in the kitchen. Those international
Skype conference calls get patchy when you walk around the
house, and you nervously pace […]
When we think cellular network connectivity, we generally
think “4G LTE,” which is the current fastest signal available.
Many people associate the ‘number’ of the service (ie: 3G, 4G,
4G LTE) as the speed, which isn’t entirely incorrect. However,
the numbers refer to the generation of the network, not the
speed itself. Iterations of network […]
In our world of non-stop data transmission and high-speed
information sharing, new tools are constantly appearing to aid
in collecting, combining, and curating massive amounts of
data. The most recent innovation is Data Virtualization, a
process that gathers and integrates data from multiple
sources, locations, and formats to create a single stream of
data without […]
Technology surrounds us. From the phones in our hands to the
televisions on our walls and the appliances in our kitchen,
new tech comes at us from every angle. Many of us fail to
fully understand just how advanced those everyday conveniences
are now and the extent of what they will be in the future. […]
The Higgs Boson is better-known by its colloquial name, “the
God Particle,” so-called because for a generation, scientists
had to take it on faith that it existed. And while the God
Particle name may ring bells for many, it still isn’t nearly
as well-known as the massive device used to finally prove its
existence–the Large […]
May 3rd, 2018 Have you heard of carbon nanotubes? Probably
not. They sound like futuristic technology that has lots of
vaguely high-tech properties. And that is pretty much exactly
what they are. Carbon nanotubes are made from similar
materials to carbon fiber, and while the nanotubes do have
structural applications like carbon fiber, they do […]
May 3rd, 2018 Scientists have predicted that the maximum
number of people the Earth can sustain is somewhere between
nine and ten billion. Current population is estimated to hit
nine billion by the year 2050. So, humans have roughly 32
years before overpopulation becomes a really, really big
problem. But, where else can we go? […]
Elon Musk is no stranger to media fanfare and making grandiose
claims. The entire story of his underground tunnel operation,
the cheekily-named Boring Company, stems from a day when Musk
was sitting in Los Angeles traffic marveling at how bad the
city’s infrastructure is. The story goes that he surveyed the
gridlock on the spider […]
Technology
Most people have heard of the blockchain, but very few
actually know what it means. When you ask someone what it is,
they’re likely going to spew out a bunch of words and phrases
that won’t make any sense. Or the explanation will take so
long that you lose interest in it. The simplest way […]
It’s been six years since consumers met Google Glass. To put
it nicely…they were a flop (more on that in a bit). But we’ve
come a long way since then. We now have fitness trackers,
smartwatches, and even smart shoes. Wearables are getting more
convenient and less obtrusive every day. Now, innovators are
looking to […]
The term cyborg became popular after the release of the movie
The Terminator in 1984. “The 600-series had rubber skin. We
spotted them easy, but these are new. They look human… sweat,
bad breath, everything. Very hard to spot.” One of the main
characters of the film, Kyle Reese, a soldier from the future,
described […]
They are everywhere. I’m willing to bet you can’t remember the
last time you didn’t use one – or something that was powered
by one, at least. I’m talking about lithium-ion batteries.
They power everything from your phone, to your laptop, to your
electric car. In today’s world, there is absolutely no
escaping the need […]
Do you remember a time before computers? Even if you were
alive before the personal computer completely changed the
world, do you remember it? What did we do? How did we learn?
How did we communicate? Children born after the rise of the
personal computer won’t be able to fathom life without their
laptops, iPads, […]
April 24th, 2018 Technology is rapidly and constantly
improving and evolving. Consumer gadgets get faster, better,
brighter, smaller, larger, and more capable with every
improvement in software and hardware. No matter what you’re
shopping for, chances are the newest version is the best one
yet. Here are some of the best on the market right […]
Let’s get this out of the way: ever since the 2001 movie A.I.
(and actually way before then, too), people have believed that
artificial intelligence would soon emerge in the form of a
race of robots that imitate human behavior until they become
so smart and successful that they ultimately overpower the
human race. We […]
The ways in which computer technology is redefining our
perceptions of reality is staggering. By now, Artificial
Intelligence is a subject of common knowledge. Most people
have at least heard of Siri and many of us speak to Siri
everyday. Virtual Reality has been around for quite some time,
as well. The images of people […]
Bad news. Our computers may be stealing all our power. As
technology continues to expand and computers (in all their
forms – mobile phones, laptops) continue to be the predominant
method of communication, there will come a time when the power
consumption of computers will outstrip the resources of power
available on the planet. This […]
As technology continues to take leaps and bounds in all areas
of business, manufacturing is also benefiting from these
improvements. Although it may not initially seem this way,
these technological improvements have the potential to
transform your life. In this article, we’re going to take a
deep dive into the latest manufacturing trends and explain […]
Disruption has always been a part of business. Old business
models become irrelevant, and new business models replace
them. When the new models first appear, they are almost always
met with resistance. Change is hard, and people want to stay
comfortable and do things the way they always have. But the
inevitable always happens, and […]
Most people who have used social media have experienced the
process of searching for something online only to find it show
up as an advertisement on their social media feed. It has
become commonplace for people to have their internet searches
automatically coincide with other parts of their internet
experience. In some cases, people may […]
Buckle up, because the coming year will usher in a number of
absolutely world changing technological advancements in
industrial manufacturing. These trends have to potential to
revolutionize the way business is conducted across the globe
and the way we as individual interact with businesses.
Beginning with the very tools we use to buy things, entertain
[…]
Technology trends in recent years have moved ever-faster and
taken us further into the sci-fi future than our ancestors
could have ever predicted. From smart home-enabled devices
that control our thermostats and refrigerators from across the
country to secure, democratic cryptocurrencies that provide
secure stores of value, recent trends have brought many pipe
dream technologies […]
If you work in information technology, you know everything is
constantly changing. Once the majority of people are
comfortable with one technology, the next one is ready to push
that one out of place. One of the most recent innovations is
cloud computing. Dropbox, Google Drive, and Amazon Web
Services all run on the cloud. […]
If you thought the future of transportation was just electric
cars and autonomous vehicles, well, there’s a push to take
things a little higher. Certainly, gasoline-free, self-driving
cars are all the rage right now, and rightfully so. We are
deep into the testing phase of cars that reach level four
automation (level five means they […]
Once every century (give or take), society and technology
undergo a massive revolution. Suddenly we see major changes
coming hand in hand with scientific discoveries. The wheel,
fire, papyrus, Guggenheim and his press, the steam engine –
all enormous, incredibly profound inventions that flipped the
world on its head and created new realities. There’s a […]
It’s astonishing how much incredible technology available now,
and will be in the near future. This year has shown us some of
the coolest technology is becoming less the stuff of sci-fi
movies and government labs and more items, such as clean rooms
and ultrasonic cleaners, that are becoming readily available
for us to use, […]
The idea of virtual reality has been around for years. Sci-fi
nerds have dreamed of being able to step onto virtual planets
and meet with alien beings. But until recently, virtual
reality technology has been extremely limited, both in
availability and quality. But things are changing. Here is
another consumer technology – like automated cars […]
Do you know any risk takers? An adrenaline junkie or someone
who lives life on the edge. You know the type – they climb
mountains, jump out of planes, and of course walk around with
less than 20% battery life on their smartphones. Seriously,
these people are crazy. Many of us freak out when the […]
Cloud computing is an increasingly popular term, just as using
the cloud for storage, applications, and business servers is
an increasingly popular practice. Businesses of all sizes are
implementing cloud technology to reduce sunk costs, overhead,
and physical space dedicated to computing. But the term is
still widely misunderstood and the use cases of cloud […]
Since the inception of the assembly line, manufacturers have
continually searched for ways to improve their efficiency. In
the past few decades, robots have taken over some of the
functions of human workers, mostly in repetitive, routine
tasks. This has caused alarm for some who are worried about
robots taking their jobs. So, how exactly […]
Since the first tin-type photographs in the 1800’s,
photography has come a long way. Kodak 110’s, Polaroid instant
photos, 35mm, digital cameras, cameras in our smartphones –
it’s quite a camera world out there! So, what is the newest
enhancement to photography? The Mirrorless Camera is the
current, hot trend for serious photographers, but does […]
We are becoming more accustomed to jaw-dropping video game
technology, Amazon’s Alexa speakers, and nifty Android and iOS
apps that seem to let us do just about anything. While
commercial technology continues to make leaps and bounds each
year, what role does artificial intelligence play in all of
this, and how will AI and robots […]
Most people know that dolphins use echolocation to find things
in their environment. The clicking noises they emit bounce off
objects under the water and travel back to the smart mammal.
This helps them measure size and distance between them and far
away objects. But echolocation is not limited to dolphins.
This brilliant use of […]
Fresh water is the most important resource for human life on
earth. People can survive far longer without food than without
water, and virtually all of our food sources require fresh
water to grow or create. Global climate change and the
exponential increase in population has led to water scarcity
and recent headline-grabbing water shortages […]
Over the years, many high-tech screen technologies have come
and gone. From traditional tube televisions to projectors,
plasma screens to LCD and now oLEDs, the consumer market has
seen all manner of screen formats, definitions, and materials.
As the smartphone, tablet, and high-def TV markets have
exploded, there is a non-stop arms race between manufacturers
[…]
As climate change and global warming are bearing down on the
planet, the calls for renewable, sustainable sources of energy
are becoming too loud to drown out. We need ways to generate
power that don’t rely on burning fossil fuels that release
noxious gases into the air. And while solar energy was the
first renewable […]
Of all the science-fiction-sounding names that have come to
fruition in recent years, perhaps none is as mysterious or
seemingly fictitious as time crystals. The name evokes
something between Back to the Future and Donnie Darko, and the
reality is perhaps crazier than either. Two separate groups of
scientists recently reported they observed time crystals, […]
Everybody knows ‘the speed of light’ is fast. The only thing
faster is Chuck Norris, who, the legend goes, can turn out the
lights and be under the covers before the room gets dark. But
just how fast is light? And does it always move the exact same
speed? Can we use light to transmit […]
It seems like every day we are hearing about new technologies
designed to improve previously introduced technologies.
Innovation is moving so fast that our tech is upgrading within
a few years of introduction. Think about how quickly we moved
from the smartphone to wearables. Cameras on smartphones are
becoming more advanced than some high-priced digital […]
Alexa. Siri. Google Assistant. Even if you remain one of the
few who has yet to utilize big techs three most widely used
assistants, we are reasonably sure you are at least aware of
what they are and their capabilities. Requesting specific
internet searches from our tablets. Dictating our grocery list
to our smartphones. Asking […]
The U.S. has a long- established love of the automobile.
Making our choice clear with highways instead of rail lines
back in the 1950’s. Fantasizing about the open road and
idolizing fast cars and Route 66. Romanticizing just as much
about our first ride as we do our first love. In recent years
though, this […]
If you’re a particular age, then you might have memories of
riding a scooter. Those flimsy, two-wheeled scooters that gave
you freedom on the sidewalk in front of your house before your
acquisition of a bike opened up the whole neighborhood. Until
recently, that image of a scooter as a nothing more than a
child’s […]
The world was formally introduced to the concept of “drones”
through the use of unmanned, remote-control airplanes used in
tactical military missions around the turn of the 21st
Century. It seemed like science fiction, and much of how they
worked was shrouded in controversial secrecy. It wasn’t long
until the first consumer drones hit the […]
Digital technology has provided society with hundreds of
advances that make life easier and better for everyone. From
the personal computer to the internet to the smartphone to the
Internet of Things, we are increasingly living in a
technologically driven world. But what if those technologies
were bound together and used to build a Smart […]
Big data is a big term that can mean a lot of different
things, depending on who you ask. Everyone thinks of something
slightly different when they hear the phrase, and almost
everyone is “right.” With the amount of data swirling around
the world wide web–which grows daily at a staggering
rate–information about virtually anything […]
Machine learning and artificial intelligence (known as A.I.)
both sound like futuristic terms for some dystopian future
where robots take over the planet. Or at least like two
different names for the same thing. There are lots of
similarities and there is much overlap between different types
of computer automated learning, inference, and autonomy,
and […]
We often think of 3D printing as a new technology with
futuristic implications, but we rarely stop to consider how
far it’s come or where it could be in another few years. 3D
printing was invented by Charles Hull in 1984, and in the
ensuing 34 years we have developed ways to scan and 3D […]
The problems of overpopulation and environmental issues have
our world leaders considering what the next step is to ensure
the survival of humanity. What are we to do once the
population has reached the critical tipping point? What about
if the earth becomes uninhabitable? Our sister planet, Mars,
is our best option for long-term colonization. […]
You’ve heard about “smart” thermostats and how they are
revolutionizing homes around the world. But are they really
worth it? Do they provide that many advantages over
traditional thermostats? And is it really worth spending the
money and time replacing your current thermostats with smart
ones? We’re going to break it down for you. […]
As technology continues to progress, we are given the
opportunity to explore new and more exotic types of
programming, software, hardware, and systems. One
innovation that is growing at a rapid pace is hologram
technology. What Exactly Are Holograms? Holography is a
photographic technique that records the light scattered from
an object, and then presents […]
Industry Information
Request for Quote Since 1955, the United States Government has
recognized the need for legislation to clean up air pollution.
Subsequent revisions to the initial legislation strengthened
the laws regarding allowable amounts of car emissions, factory
smog, and other sources of air pollution. The most recent
version, The Clean Air Act of 1990, tackled five […]
Not so long ago, solar power was something of a dream for
those who were ahead of the curve in the environmental
movement. It appeared to be an option for the wealthy and for
those who had committed themselves to environmentalism. The
idea we could heat our homes and generate electricity from
little more than […]
You’ve undoubtedly heard of semiconductors. They really are
everywhere. But while most people have heard of
semiconductors, very few people know much about them. We
intend on changing that. Consider this your introduction to
the world of semiconductors. By the end of this article,
you’ll be able to discuss the subject confidently, which may
not […]
Recycling has become a normal part of everyday life for almost
all Americans. Though the concept of recycling has been
present for millennia, the modern recycling movement was
really accelerated in the 1970’s. The symbol for Reduce,
Reuse, Recycle (The Mobius Loop) was invented in the late
60’s, and just a few years later it […]
In the history of business and manufacturing, automation has
become commonplace. In many ways, people have been replaced by
machines in the manufacturing, retail, restaurant, and
corporate settings. At the same time, opportunities have
arisen for employees who specialize in programming,
engineering, and maintenance of machines in all areas of
commerce and industry. So, here’s […]
Request for Quote The issue of the environment is as current
as it has ever been. And while global warming seems to occupy
the news and the public imagination more than anything else,
there are other environmental concerns which still have a
critical impact on our lives – concerns we can’t afford to
ignore. Air […]
Since the world’s first artificial nuclear reactor came online
in 1942 – the Chicago Pile-1 at the University of Chicago –
the history of nuclear power and the reactors that produced it
is equal parts triumphant and troubled. It is the mixed bag of
high and low points that find nuclear power at a crossroads
[…]
Seeking to become a dominant force in global high-tech
manufacturing, the Chinese government launched what’s being
called “Made in China 2025.” By using subsidies, mobilizing
state-owned enterprises, and pursuing intellectual property
acquisition, the program aims to catch up with, and then
surpass, western technological prowess in advanced industries.
However, Washington argues that the policy relies […]
Climate change is a difficult subject to discuss. Ranking
right at the top of the most divisive political topics, it
brings charged, passionate debate from those who believe it’s
very real, and those who claim the earth always has and always
will be in a constant state of change. Now, a majority of
people are […]
Request for Quote IQS, otherwise known as
Industrial Quick Search, is a free web listing offering
comprehension information about manufacturers and contractors
that design products for different buyers. This list creates
an internet marketplace targeted at providing well-precised,
first-hand data on industrial materials and products. They
provide complete company data containing what they […]
During the 2016 presidential campaign, plenty of rhetoric
surrounded the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP). Much of the
debate centered on whether Asia-Pacific trade agreement was a
good or bad deal for the United States. Although President
Obama was a long-standing champion of the free-trade agreement
and was a key principle in pushing the deal through, others
[…]
Manufacturing has come a long way. Just a few years ago, the
idea of manufacturing something in your home was unheard of.
If you wanted something, you had to buy it. Or, you had to
work with a company to get it produced for you. Now you can
buy a machine that you can set […]
If you haven’t heard of it by now, you will soon. 3D printing
is taking the world by storm. It’s an innovative new
technology that can be used in a variety of industries,
including health, automotive, tech, finance, even
agriculture.There are even 3D printers you can buy for
personal use at home. You can make […]
In the late 19th century, the world was transformed by the
Industrial Revolution and the introduction of the steam
engine. In total, there have been four major waves of
industrial revolutions. The second was the introduction of
electricity and assembly lines in the early twentieth century.
The third, in the 1970’s, was computer powered automation […]
Plastic packaging is one of the worst environmental crises our
planet faces today. Many forms of plastic packaging are
single-use and difficult to recycle or are not eligible for
recycling in many places. While single-use plastics are
falling out of favor in many western countries, some of the
world’s largest countries still do not have […]
From its use as a coloring pigment in ceramics in Ancient
Egypt, to its discovery as a key ingredient in much of our
modern technology, the mineral, cobalt, has a long history.
Even though this brittle, silvery-blue metal is in wide use
across our modern society, it’s likely the last time any of us
gave […]
In the 1996 film, Star Trek: First Contact, there’s an
exchange between Enterprise Captain Jean Luc Picard and
another character about the economies of the 24th century.
Captain Picard notes that “The economics of the future are
somewhat different.” We may still be some years away from the
24th century, but when you look back […]
Request for Quote Pipe Fabrication, also known
as tube fabrication, is a broad category of industrial
processes that manufacturers use to cut and shape pipes. Tube
Fabrication covers cutting and sawing processes such as
circular, band, friction, and more. Pipe cutting is a
large subcategory of pipe fabrication. Manufacturers usually
precede it […]
In May 2017, the computing world endured one of the single
largest hacks in history. The WannaCry ransomware wreaked
havoc on systems across the globe. China, Russia, the United
Kingdom, and even the US – few countries were spared. Some
reports indicated the impact from WannaCry reached over
400,000 computers in 150 countries. While the […]
The first explorations of steam power began in Ancient Greece.
A Greek scholar, inventor, engineer from Alexandria named Hero
or Heron documented a device, the aeolipile, considered to be
the first form of steam engine. The mechanism consisted of a
closed container, similar to a globe or cylinder, with vent
tubes connected to its sides. […]
What is Mechanical Engineering? Mechanical engineering is one
of the most interesting disciplines in the engineering field.
In essence, it is the study of the motion of objects and
systems as they relate to the broad spectrum of modern life.
At its center, mechanical engineering studies force, motion,
stress, and other factors that influence how […]
The study of history emphasizes events that have changed the
direction of human thinking, beliefs, or have been of such a
tragic nature that they stand as center points of world and
personal histories. Though they were major items of interest
to the world, they crept into our homes and lives altering how
we live. […]
When this country began, our hunter-gatherer, farming
ancestors worked to live. Not a single iota of energy was
wasted in a day. Wasted time equaled starvation. In this new
century, our country is working from the fruits of the
industrial revolution, the robotics revolution, and the
technology revolution. Just as our ancestors might have
wondered […]
Request for Quote What is Air Pollution? Since the advent of
civilization, people have discovered different methods to
reduce the stress of humans, increase the standard of living
and make life easier. While these inventions have brought a
lot of advantages, they have also caused the release of a lot
of harmful pollutants into the […]
Request for Quote What is a Clean Room? Clean rooms are
enclosures designed to facilitate very sensitive research,
fabrication, and any other operation that must take place in
the absence or near absence of dirt, dust, moisture and other
atmospheric conditions. Clean rooms are not intended to be
totally sterile environments; the concern of most […]
Basics of Wire Mesh
Request for Quote Wire Mesh is a factory-made product created
from the intertwining of lustrous wire that has been merged
and interweaved to form consistent parallel spaces with
symmetrical gaps. There are several materials used in making
wire mesh, however, the major materials are generally from
metals. They include: low-carbon steel, high-carbon steel,
copper, aluminum, […]
Global warming & climate change. These terms are often
used interchangeably. However, they have differing, distinct
meanings. Global warming is the increase of mean temperatures
on the Earth. Climate change affects ecosystems, habitats,
plants, and animal life. As scientists have been searching for
ways to combat both and one source of environmental change
keeps coming […]
One of the key ingredients to maintaining a positive global
marketplace is collegial trade between countries. Many
partnerships are strong and create a win-win situation for all
concerned parties. But, there are still many countries who
cannot come to an agreement about the ratio of imports to
exports between the nations. These disagreements can escalate
[…]
In 1982, a family in the U.S. bought a microwave oven. In
2012, thirty years later, the microwave was still working. In
2017, a young lady purchased an iPhone upgrade and a
protective case. Four months later, with a splintered screen
from a few bounces on the floor, the same young lady must
purchase a […]
We’ll be honest: this article is going to primarily appeal to
those who love engineering. Is that a small group of people?
Probably. But engineering is critically important, if you’ve
ever considered a career in engineering, this article is for
you. Engineering is the field of science concerned with the
design, building, and use of […]
Gender inequality in the workplace is nothing new. When women
entered the workforce during World War II, it was out of
necessity. During the feminist movement of the 1960’s, women
entered the workforce by choice. However, their options were
quite limited. Most simply became secretaries, nurses,
babysitters, or teachers. Today, women work in all fields, […]
Even though we are well into our second decade of widespread
internet use, the term ‘cyber attack’ is still a relatively
new and daunting one for many people. Many individuals and
small businesses trust in their off-the-shelf antivirus
software, which can be effective but certainly not foolproof.
When it comes to preventing cyber attacks, everyone […]
As the news continues to report hacking incidents, both
personal and corporate, we are becoming more aware and
concerned about the privacy of our digital devices. We want to
be sure our private information stays private and can’t be
easily accessed by hackers. Thankfully, the major phone
manufacturers are coming up with additional security options
[…]
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