Barrier-free working – the benefits for industry
The term “barrier-free” is used a lot these days, and in all sorts of contexts. But what does it mean for manufacturing companies? Sometimes it refers to texts or websites, sometimes to buildings or participation in working life. In those kinds
Disney To Donate $1 Million to the Boys and Girls Clubs of America’s Youth STEM Programs
In celebration of the record-breaking success of Marvel Studios' "Black Panther," The Walt Disney Company is donating $1 million to 12 Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) across the country. The donation will be in support of their Science,
What Role Will Big Data Analytics and AI Play in the Future of Lean Manufacturing?
The 2011 McKinsey study supplied a solid forecast of how evolving technologies would impact retail, supply chains, healthcare and manufacturing, while highlighting the difference between "lights out" manufacturing operations versus those that rely on AI. In "lights out" instances, machines
Going oval for a more rounded ride
Engineers have been continuously developing the humble bicycle for near on 200 years, inventing new approaches for better drives, lighter materials and even a revolutionary bell that might just make our D30 transporter bike even better. But let’s start with the
How P-16 Education Can Increase the Number of Women Who Enter STEM Fields
According to the National Science Board’s recent Science and Engineering Indicators report only 29% of the science and engineering workforce is comprised of women. And with the onus resting on the shoulders of higher education leaders to provide both the
For UFA’s Amy Parish, Career Rewards Come from Helping Customers Succeed
“There are a lot of fun things about working in engineering,” says Amy Parish, project manager at UFA, Inc., a premier developer of Air Traffic Control simulation systems. And, while it might be reasonable to guess that exposure to advanced
More Women Are Advancing to Ownership and Executive Ranks in Engineering Fields
Lillian and Dorothy Bartkowicz are female owner-operators of a Newington, CT manufacturing company in a state that built its economy and reputation around technical innovation and production. Lillian is the chief executive officer, and Dorothy is vice president of sales for