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Massachusetts Institute of Technology | January 22, 2020

A new method using carbon nanotubes to create aerospace-grade composites without an autoclave has been developed by researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. The new process, which could revolutionise aerospace manufacturing, doesn’t require pressure vessels and huge ovens, which are currently used in the manufacture of airplane primary structures. The research team included: Brian Wardle, professor of aeronautics and astronautics at MIT; Jeonyoo Lee, a postdoctoral student...

IndustryWeek | June 19, 2020

Whether manufacturers like it or not, everyone is operating in a data driven world today. And when businesses learn how to properly leverage it, data has the potential to change every aspect of how a business functions. And in some instances, the level of change can be quite dramatic. Consider, for instance, how data is impacting customer engagement. Manufacturers have traditionally sold through established channels and distribution partners. However, as David Harrelson, vice pres...

Innovation

Cambrex | June 02, 2022

Cambrex, a leading global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) providing drug substance, drug product, and analytical services across the entire drug lifecycle, today announced the acquisition of Q1 Scientific – a leading provider of environmentally-controlled cGMP stability storage services for the pharmaceutical, medical device and life science industries, strategically located in Waterford, Ireland. Stability storage and testing...

Robotics and Automation

HNI | September 07, 2021

HNI Corporation announced it is opening a new office furniture manufacturing plant in Saltillo, Mexico. The facility will provide additional capacity to meet HNI’s growing customer demand for office seating. Contingent upon regulatory approvals, the new 160,000 square foot facility is expected to employ an additional 250 workers and will begin production in the first quarter of 2022. The plant will be located in the Mencorsa Industrial Park, Colonia San Jose de los Cerritos. HNI plans to c...