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Industrial Gas Distribution: Outsourcing Cylinder Acquisition and Recertification
Materials & Chemicals

Industrial Gas Distribution: Outsourcing Cylinder Acquisition and Recertification

Nov. 14, 2024
By streamlining the acquisition, recertification, and repair of gas cylinders, industrial gas distributors can increase profitability.
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This innovation is crucial in industries like aerospace and semiconductors where aluminum's lightweight and conductive properties are valuable but challenging to bond traditionally.
Machine Tools & Metal Working

A New Patented Approach to Diffusion Bonding Improves Speed and Process Control

Nov. 13, 2024
An innovative process is reducing the diffusion bonding time of aluminum and aluminum alloys by up to 50%, energy use by 30%, and improving quality.
Podcast: Are you Using these 7 Steps for an Efficient Plant Turnaround?
Plant Operations

Podcast: Are you Using these 7 Steps for an Efficient Plant Turnaround?

Nov. 12, 2024
In this episode of Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast, learn how to streamline your next plant turnaround with seven proven steps from an industry expert.
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HeroWear's Apex 2 exosuit in action.
Safety

Beyond Iron Man: The Real-World Impact of Exoskeletons in the Workplace

Nov. 11, 2024
Explore the benefits of exoskeletons for preventing back injuries and boosting worker productivity in the material handling industry.
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Fun Innovations Friday

Japan Creates and Sends First Wood Satellite Into Space

Nov. 8, 2024
Japan launched the world's first wooden satellite, LignoSat, into space, sparking plans for a 50-year vision to grow trees and build wood houses on the moon and Mars.
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Plant Operations

How to Make Your Plant Turnaround Smooth and Effective

Oct. 30, 2024
These 7 tips will help make your chemical plant or refinery turnaround much easier to execute.
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Automation

How to Use Automation to Recession-Proof Your Business

Oct. 28, 2024
Discover how automation isn't just about cutting costs—it's becoming a vital strategy for businesses to survive and thrive during economic downturns.