Making drugs that are packed into tiny lipid bubbles, called liposomes, is a big deal in medicine. Usually, this process needs a lot of heat, which costs a lot of energy and time. Plus, it can mess up the drugs and the bubbles. But, what if there's a way to do it without all that heat? Scie
Eco-design is a big deal in the world of manufacturing. It's all about creating products that are kinder to the environment, and it's catching on fast. Governments are throwing their weight behind it, setting up rules and incentives to make sure manufacturers get on board. These incentives can be en
Intel's server business is fighting some tough battles in the market. According to the latest analysis, server CPU sales have dropped significantly - not just this year, but for the last three years straight. The last time these numbers were this low for Intel was 14 years ago. The data center
Imagine robots replacing four workers at once. This is exactly what happened at Foxconn after the eBots-IDO-02 robot completed its Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) in 2025. Foxconn is a major electronics manufacturer, known for high-end products. This test was a big win for eBots, a company that speci
Honda is diving headfirst into the electric vehicle (EV) game with a massive plan in Ohio. By laying out more than a billion dollars, they're not just building a new factory. They're aiming to set a worldwide benchmark for EV production in the Buckeye State. This isn't Honda's first rodeo i
The manufacturing world is changing fast, and smart factories are becoming the new norm. Traditional ways of doing business just can't keep up with these innovative changes. So, a clever idea was born: a shared value network model. This model is based on a concept called synergy theory, which is all
In the heart of Rhode Island, something exciting is brewing. Regent, a seaglider manufacturer, is building a new facility in North Kingstown. This isn’t just any facility; it’s where all-electric gliders will be produced. These gliders can hit speeds of 180 miles per hour and travel up to 180 miles
In a twist, China's factory activity took a dip in January, just before the Lunar New Year. The official Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) came in at 49. 1, showing a contraction. This was a surprise, as experts had expected it to stay above 50, which signals growth. December's PMI was 50. 1, so this
First flying in 2008, Embraer's Phenom 100 is the entry-level business jet for the Brazilian manufacturer. It has evolved in many ways. The Phenom 100E added spoilers for better performance. Its successor, the 100EV, swapped engines for more thrust and updated avionics. The latest model, the 100EX,
Additive manufacturing (AM) has revolutionized the creation of customized materials with unique properties. It's not just about shapes anymore; now, we can mix different materials in AM to make stuff with even more special features. So far, using machine learning to design these materials has mainly
