China plans to lead the way in combating urban air pollution by investing heavily in electric buses to replace its current, gas-guzzling fleets. According to Bloomberg reports, close to half of all municipal buses will be electric by 2025 (more than 1.1 million vehicles), and approximately 99% of those buses will be in China. To…
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While its initial installation requires investment, robotic technology can offer great returns. In parts one and two of this series on automation and the manufacturing job market, we covered reasons behind the worker shortage and ways to mitigate the issues automation can cause. What else do those wanting to scale up production with robots need…
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Corporate responsibility is a buzzword that is reaching well-deserved prominence. It’s all about understanding that your company is part of a larger community and that you are dependent upon that community to buy your products, to supply you with workers and to do their part for the environment so that you can thrive. Because the…
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In response to the industry skills shortage and high output demands, manufacturers are increasingly turning to automation. In part one of our series on automation and the manufacturing job market, we covered reasons behind the skills shortage. Here, we explore the potential advantages in mitigating those shortages through automation. Automation benefits Learn More About Manufacturing…
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American manufacturing has declined in the past 30 years, but a resurgence is occurring. Industry insiders partly attribute the increase in manufacturing output to the introduction of more industrial robots and automation. Automation mitigates problems like worker shortages, allows for easier shifts in production levels, and offers numerous other benefits that increase productivity and profitability….
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What Are The Different Types of Hydraulic Pumps? Common Hydraulic Pump Issues Common Signs of a Hydraulic Pump Issue How to Troubleshoot Hydraulic Pump Issues GES Hydraulic Repair Process Let Us Solve All Your Hydraulic Pump Hydraulic pumps are deceptively complex devices required to operate a proper hydraulic system. A displacement pump uses mechanical…
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There are many words used to describe electric motor controls. Terms such as variable frequency drive, adjustable speed drive, soft start, servo and stepper are all used to describe a certain function a motor control can have or generalize its operation. Today we will focus on one descriptor sometimes used when referencing a motor control…
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President Trump recently announced tariffs on imported solar cells and modules, saying this tariff will reinvigorate the American solar industry. The plan is for the tariffs to be levied gradually over four years, and only after imports of cells exceeds a yearly threshold of 2.5 gigawatts. The first year of the tariff will be 30…
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For the first time in 31 years, Congress passed a new tax reform bill, bringing changes for individuals as well as those in nearly every industry. On the business side, one of the biggest differences it brings is corporate tax cuts. A reduction in taxes from 35% to 21% under the new terms allows business leaders…
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It’s more important than ever to choose a degree that will be useful to you in the future with respect to job growth and career opportunities. How well does mechanical engineering fit that bill? Is there a demand for mechanical engineers well into the future? What are the benefits of studying mechanical engineering? Here are…
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