In composites recycling, one of the most challenging materials is having to shred giant composite fiberglass wind turbine blades. Such composite blades can be up to 80 feet long and weigh many…
Processing: The Transition to Electric Boilers
For EU and U.S. industry, process heating and steam production are significant sources of energy use. At many industrial sites, boilers can account for up to 60% of energy costs. Process heating…
Why Verified UT Testing Matters for Forged Components
In high-stakes industries, the structural integrity of forged components is non-negotiable. While some manufacturers label parts as “Capable of ASTM A388,” this only implies that a component could pass ultrasonic testing (UT)—not…
Outsourcing ATE: A Smarter Strategy
Developing Automated Test Equipment (ATE) in-house may seem like a cost-saving move, but it often drains engineering resources and delays innovation. ATE systems are crucial in industries like aerospace, defense, and EV…
Handling Chemical Wastewater Treatment Surprises with Automatic Scraper Strainers
For chemical processors, removing suspended solids from liquids is necessary to comply with regulations like the EPA’s Clean Water Act, which sets wastewater standards for industry and national water quality related to…
Sewer Maintenance: Handling the Toughest Blockages – Efficiently
When municipal sewer or storm lines become blocked, the trouble typically began with a growth of tree roots that eventually stopped the free flow of wastewater in pipe. Blockages can also occur…
Optimized Forged Parts for Construction Equipment
In construction equipment manufacturing, open die forgings and seamless rolled rings are essential for producing components with superior strength, durability, and reliability. These forging processes enhance mechanical properties, ensuring components endure the…
A Paradigm Shift in Reservoir Management
For over 25 years, efforts by the EPA and NOAA to control eutrophication and hypoxia have failed, worsening toxic cyanobacterial blooms. Traditional reactive strategies have proven inadequate, necessitating a fundamental shift toward…
Shipbuilding Forged Parts Built for End Use
Forged components play a critical role in shipbuilding, ensuring durability, safety, and efficiency in harsh maritime environments. Open die forgings and seamless rolled rings provide strength and corrosion resistance essential for key…
The Power of the Plasma Pen: Revolutionizing Adhesion in Manufacturing
Plasma is a state of matter, like a solid, liquid, or gas. When sufficient energy is applied to a gas, it becomes ionized, transitioning into the plasma state. With precise application and…