Fri.Jun 03, 2022

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Technology Transfer Acceleration by the MEP National Network

NIST

From my standpoint, technology transfer is not easy, especially when attempting to introduce a new capability or technology into the manufacturing sector. Smaller manufacturers in particular present unique environments and challenges that must be appropriately understood if the transfer is to be successful. NIST researchers have an ally that makes technology transfer less daunting — NIST’s Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership, also known as MEP.

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Zero Liquid Discharge, No Wastewater – Towards A Sustainable Future

Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

As the impact of climate change becomes profound, sustainability is taking center stage in the policies and programs of governments and corporates around the world. There is an imminent need for balancing the growth and the resultant impact on the environment. Many governments have already pledged to become carbon neutral over the next few decades. The United Nations (UN) has set out 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) that are a “blueprint to achieve a better and more sustainable future for

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Smell from Vegemite Factory Awarded Cultural Distinction

MBT

Apparently the dark, thick and salty yeast extract spread gives off a distinct smell during the manufacturing process.

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ERP vs Integrated operational platform

Nexus Integra

ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) software has become a very popular centralized solution in recent years. Nowadays, many companies are looking for a system with these characteristics to organize and manage some areas of their business, but what is the difference with respect to an integrated operations platform? Below, we analyze in detail both solutions to show their features and qualities, revealing the differences and advantages in each case, as well as their associated capabilities.

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Manufacturing Sustainability Surge: Your Guide to Data-Driven Energy Optimization & Decarbonization

Speaker: Kevin Kai Wong, President of Emergent Energy Solutions

In today's industrial landscape, the pursuit of sustainable energy optimization and decarbonization has become paramount. Manufacturing corporations across the U.S. are facing the urgent need to align with decarbonization goals while enhancing efficiency and productivity. Unfortunately, the lack of comprehensive energy data poses a significant challenge for manufacturing managers striving to meet their targets.

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U.S. Gun Manufacturing More than Doubled in Past Decade

MBT

The number of firearm manufacturers in Texas alone soared more than 1,200 percent.