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    Stay up-to-date on manufacturing innovation issues -- including news, trends and best practices in R&D, process improvement, product development and intellectual-property protection. Also, learn how to incorporate the latest materials, innovative technologies (e.g., nanotechnology) and design strategies (e.g., design for manufacturing, or DFM) into your manufacturing operations.

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    Apples To Oranges
    Strategic Planning & Execution

    What's the Difference Between a Prototype and a 'Minimum Viable Product'?

    Sept. 16, 2022
    Distinguishing between the two is essential during the innovation process.
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    Companies & Executives

    Boeing Starliner Crewed Mission Postponed Shortly Before Launch

    May 7, 2024
    The attempt was scrubbed because engineers noticed audible buzzing from a liquid oxygen relief valve on the Atlas V rocket meant to propel the capsule into orbit.
    Tony Bosse/Dreamstime
    News

    Boeing's Starliner Set for First Crewed Mission to ISS, in Key Test

    May 6, 2024
    The Starliner will launch at 10:34 pm Monday carrying two astronauts to the ISS.
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    Continuous Improvement

    Accelerate Manufacturing Innovation with Data-Driven Insights

    Sept. 6, 2022
    Dive into this learning center hosted by Hitachi to explore how to create scalable business value with transformative outcomes.
    Dreamstime
    Cash Cr Dreamstime
    Innovation

    Corporate VC, at its Best a 'Beneficial Virus,' Booms as Source of Innovation

    July 13, 2022
    There are still some elements of cultural friction but company-backed funds were part of $169 billion worth of deals in 2021.
    MIT News
    Semiconductor Facility Mit
    Emerging Technologies

    Over a Decade in the Making, Plans for MIT Semiconductor Research Facility Take Shape

    Feb. 9, 2022
    The $279 million project will be funded by the US Department of Defense.
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    Technology and IIoT

    ENERGY EFFICIENCY: What you Measure Matters

    Feb. 1, 2022
    Only measuring incremental efficiency gain in motors fails to consider the power consumption of the overall system. The conversation needs to broaden for a complete approach.
    TSAR
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    Technology and IIoT

    Slovak Flying Car Receives Official Certification

    Jan. 25, 2022
    AirCar completed its first intercity flight in June 2021.
    Alcoa Corp.
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    Innovation

    Alcoa Details Possible $600M in R&D Spending Plans Through ‘24

    Jan. 20, 2022
    The company is working on zero-carbon smelting and scrap recycling processes, among other things.