Bombardier Facing New Obstacles

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Bombardier Inc.’s C Series program continues to face headwinds as their biggest buyer for the new class of aircraft filed for bankruptcy this past week. On Thursday, Republic Airways Holdings Inc. which made up 16% of Bombardier’s 243 firm C Series orders, filed for creditor protection in New York. Unfortunately this is not the first time …

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Robots and Manufacturers Working Side By Side

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In a world where everyone has a computer in their pocket and a robot on the shop floor, more manufacturers are worried that these technologies will eventually lead to joblessness. This fear has been around since the 1970’s, when industrial robotic systems starting making their debut on factory floors. Yet this may not be the …

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New Avenues For The Energy Conscious Manufacturer

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Manufacturers are constantly looking for new ways to reduce their energy costs while still being able to conduct business as usual. The manufacturing industry is incredibly dependent on energy in all of its forms to process their raw materials and create their end-use products for the customer. Businesses spend a huge portion of their budget …

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The Levitating 3D Printer

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It’s no secret aerospace manufacturers are extremely interested in the possibilities additive manufacturing (AM), otherwise known as 3D printing, presents for their businesses. Many aerospace manufacturers have been investing heavily into this technology, as AM offers incredible ways for these manufacturers to cut down on the weight of non-critical components throughout an aircraft. But now, …

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Should Manufacturers Care about Apple vs. FBI?

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On the surface, this case might not pique the interest of a manufacturer, but looking up close could reveal a fact that could have a profound impact on manufacturers and businesses in nearly every industry. First, we will give you an overview of the Apple vs. FBI case to offer a little more background on …

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Three Innovative Startup’s Taking On Nuclear Power

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A few Canadian startups are getting serious about finding an alternative to fossil fuels. These are not your typical startups, not focusing on solar or wind but rather nuclear power instead. Renewable power continues to be a hot topic as we continue forward through 2016.  Nuclear power is not the most welcoming source of clean …

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The Comeback of Iron Ore

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Good news in the mining sector has been hard to come by as commodity prices have been on a steady decline for months. But now, iron ore has climbed to its highest point in the last three months on Friday (2/19/16) and it is great news for miners and manufacturers alike. China has boosted output …

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Innovative Infrastructure: Time To Upgrade

INFRASTRUCTURE HIGHWAYS

America’s aging infrastructure is severely holding us back and slowing down more than just our morning commute. Manufacturers rely on critical infrastructure like roads and bridges to ensure their freight can reach customers safely and on time. The normal course of action is to put a bandage on this gaping wound, but now it has …

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Are You Ready For A Hydrogen Powered Car?

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The Rasa, a two-seater hydrogen powered car, has just been unveiled. Developed by a small Welsh start-up, this hydrogen fuel cell car is set to makes waves throughout the auto industry, and auto manufacturers are starting to take notice. The Rasa could very well be offered by car subscription services similar to Carbar sooner than …

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“The Government Has Gone A.W.O.L…..”

NAJI IP data theft

The federal government will not, or cannot,  protect small and medium-sized manufacturer’s intellectual property (IP) from foreign entities. So often, foreign businesses will illegally acquire American manufactures private IP to gain an unfair competitive advantage over businesses here at home. Until recently, there was no where these small and medium-sized manufacturers could turn for help …

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