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Nov 25, 2020

This week Americans celebrate Thanksgiving. And like so many have said, it’s going to be a little bit different. A friend of mine has an interesting tradition that she started with her children and now continues with her...

Nov 18, 2020

When you actually look at many of the products we use in our daily lives, you realize they aren’t just a conglomeration of parts—they are systems. If you get the opportunity to “lift the hood” and see what it takes to manufacture...

Nov 10, 2020

Sustainability in manufacturing is a big theme these days. It’s an umbrella term for programs, initiatives and activities that target the preservation of a resource. Most experts agree that sustainability covers four areas:...

Nov 4, 2020

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) defines sustainable construction as the “practice of creating structures and using processes that are environmentally responsible and resource-efficient throughout a structure’s...

Oct 28, 2020

Discussions about movable bridges tend to focus on materials, mechanisms and maintenance. A moveable bridge is categorized as any bridge that changes position or shape to allow boats to pass.

Oct 16, 2020

In 2017, the United States’ received a national grade of D+ for infrastructure. The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) issues the report card every four years. Interestingly, the ASCE noted that the U.S. received the same...

Oct 7, 2020

The first email was sent in 1971. The laptop computer was introduced in 1981. A decade later, the World Wide Web was launched followed by release of the first smartphone in 1994. Skype began connecting people via video in 2003...

Oct 1, 2020

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The Rideau Canal is the oldest continuously operated canal in North America. Historians will tell you that if you are lucky enough to travel the waterway, you’ll see living history. Only 10 percent...

Aug 26, 2020

When the U.S. Navy launched its’ search in 2009 for a “one-size-fits-all” high-strength camel product that would reduce maintenance, save costs and improve operational efficiency—it was a tall order to fill. For conventional...

Aug 19, 2020

Last week we talked about the elements of a good design and what it takes to transform a concept into a product. For end users, structural performance is always at the top of the list, but good designs can specify functional...