Science360
Testing the waters 1,4-dioxane in North Carolinas Cape Fear River Basin
It was an email from a colleague that tipped off environmental engineer Detlef Knappe of possible 1,4-dioxane contamination in the Cape Fear River Basin, North Carolina's largest watershed and a source of drinking water for communities...
National Institute of Standards and Technology
A Conversation with Dr. John Cahn
On June 24, 2011, it was announced that NIST Emeritus Senior Fellow Dr. John Cahn had been selected to receive the 2011 Kyoto Prize in Advanced Technology for his fundamental contributions to the study of materials. In this interview,...
Curated Video
CompTIA Security+ Certification SY0-601: The Total Course - Industrial Control System (ICS)
ICSs use computing devices to automate tasks in a fast dependable way using Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs). This episode also covers Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA). This clip is from the chapter "Securing...
National Institute of Standards and Technology
Heroes of American Manufacturing Series - Lee Spring
Meet the next "Hero of American Manufacturing": Lee Spring. This Brooklyn, New York-based company is the latest manufacturer featured in the Heroes of American Manufacturing video series. Check out their story and how they've been able...
National Institute of Standards and Technology
Deputy Secretary Porcari at the Manufacturing Innovations 2011 Event
Department of Transportation (DOT) Deputy Secretary John D. Porcari visited the Manufacturing Innovations 2011 event on May 17, 2011, to discuss key department initiatives and the relationship between DOT and the Manufacturing Extension...
National Institute of Standards and Technology
Heroes of American Manufacturing Louroe Electronics
This is the inspiring story of a small electronics manufacturer making it in America. Based near Los Angeles, Louroe Electronics celebrates a diverse workforce, a commitment to quality, and major growth opportunities by exporting its...
The Wall Street Journal
Maintaining U.S. Competitiveness in Technology Innovation
America's Frontier Fund's Edlyn Levine and Murray Hill Group's Mike Burns discuss the outlook for U.S. semiconductor production and its impact on technology innovation.
National Institute of Standards and Technology
2010 MEP National Conference Keynote
Sec. Gary Locke addresses attendees at 2010 MEP National Conference held in Orlando, FL, on May 3, 2010.
National Institute of Standards and Technology
Journey to Excellence-Transforming Our Organization: Cargill Corn Milling
Ron Fiala, Process Improvement Manager of the 2008 Baldrige Award Recipient Cargill Corn Milling Company, describes how the organization has transformed on its journey to performance excellence and lessons learned using the Baldrige...
National Institute of Standards and Technology
Heroes of American Manufacturing: Silverside Detectors
Silverside Detectors a client of the MEP Center in Massachusetts and part of the MEP National Network, are a team of physicists, engineers, and entrepreneurs committed to reducing the threat of nuclear terrorism. They develop nuclear...
National Institute of Standards and Technology
Heroes of American Manufacturing ACR Electronics
ACR Electronics, a client of FloridaMakes (the MEP Center in Florida and part of the MEP National Network is the leading development center for emergency beacons that are designed with one purpose: to save lives. Through their combined...
Blockchain Central
Blockchain In Manufacturing Is No Longer a Concept
This week on Blockchain Central: we will see how different companies use Blockchain technology and its platforms to make their supply chain more efficient and safe.
National Institute of Standards and Technology
Heroes of American Manufacturing: The Renewal Workshop
The Renewal Workshop, a client of OMEP (the MEP Center in Oregon and part of the MEP National Network), is the leading provider of circular solutions for apparel and textile brands. They are organized around the idea that businesses have...
National Institute of Standards and Technology
Heroes of American Manufacturing Series - PFM Manufacturing Inc.
Meet the next "Hero of American Manufacturing": PFM Manufacturing. This small, Montana company is the latest manufacturer featured in the Heroes of American Manufacturing video series. Check out their story and how they launched a...
National Institute of Standards and Technology
NIST Unscripted: Tim Foecke
NIST mechanical metallurgist Tim Foecke discusses the science of metallurgy, why it is important for industries such as manufacturing to better understand metals and their properties, and what NIST is doing to provide that knowledge...
National Institute of Standards and Technology
Optical Tracking System Test Method
In this segment of the "NIST in 90" series, host Chad Boutin and NIST engineer Roger Bostleman demonstrate why it's important to evaluate how well optical tracking systems can place an object, such as a mobile robot in a factory, in 3-D...
TLDR News
What Does the UK Actually Manufacture? - Data Dive
It's common to think that the UK doesn't actually manufacture anything these days, and assume that the UK has left manufacturing in the past. However, the stats show that's not true. Manufacturing is growing in the UK and there are some...
National Institute of Standards and Technology
What's Next for YOU?
Terry May, President of MESA Products, provides guidance to conference attendees on using the Baldrige process and Criteria for Performance Excellence to assist in taking your organization's Baldrige journey forward. This presentation...
National Institute of Standards and Technology
Heroes of American Manufacturing: Cincinnati Crane & Hoist
Cincinnati Crane a client of (part of the Ohio MEP and the MEP National Network is the premier crane builder in the Midwest. A Veteran-Owned Small Business, Cincinnati Crane Hoist is committed to producing and distributing the finest...
Institute for New Economic Thinking
Alexander Field: A Great Leap Forward - Productivity Growth During the Great Depression (1/4)
Alexander Field offers a new take on postwar prosperity in the United States. While public spending during the Second World War is often credited with laying the foundation for postwar growth, Field suggests this foundation had long been...
Science360
Check out the assembly line of the future!
There's no shortage of ideas about how to use nanotechnology, but one of the major hurdles is how to manufacture some of the new products on a large scale. With support from the National Science Foundation (NSF), UMass Amherst chemical...
Curated Video
Apache Maven Beginner to Guru - Maven Bill of Materials (BOM)
This video explains about BOM. This clip is from the chapter "Enterprise Dependency Management" of the series "Apache Maven: Beginner to Guru".This section explains the enterprise dependency management, including lectures on creating...
ATHS Engineering
Engineering Project: From Brainstorming to Recycling
In this project, students will develop and investigate components of simple products, 3D model them in Inventor, research and illustrate their manufacturing process, and determine how they can be recycled. Through this hands-on approach,...
Institute for New Economic Thinking
How About that Looming Robotic Job Apocalypse?
Why we should worry about job quality, not quantity—or robot overlords. Amid widespread debate about the impact of automation and trade imbalances on jobs, MIT economist David Autor says his concern right now is “not the quantity of...