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A low-volume, high-mix job shop modernizes its operations

Bending and welding are two main fabrication processes at Alert Tubing Fabricators Inc., Loves Park, Ill. The company augments these with end forming and machining on-site and laser cutting, which it outsources. “You wouldn’t believe how this place looked when … Continue reading

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Model T Driving School In Hood River Sends Students Back To The Past

For many Americans, the glorious annual kick off of summer —  Memorial Day weekend — means jumping in a car. For a small handful of folks in Hood River, Oregon, it means jumping in a car and jumping back in time … Continue reading

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Boeing SC announces change in leadership on 787 operations team

Under Carbon, the 787 production jumped year over year from 2018 to 2019, according to the company’s first quarter earnings report. 36 787s were delivered in the first quarter of 2019 compared to 34 in the first quarter of 2018. … Continue reading

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Was pilot error a factor in the Boeing 737 Max crashes?

By Dominic Gates / The Seattle Times In his opening statement Wednesday at the House Aviation subcommittee hearing in Washington, D.C., on the Boeing 737 Max, the lead Republican congressman blamed errors by the Indonesian and Ethiopian pilots for the … Continue reading

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Miracle Or Hoax? UC Merced Students Attempt To Recreate Remarkable, Mysterious ‘Starlite’ Material

Thirty years ago, a BBC program called Tomorrow’s World captivated viewers with a seemingly simple demonstration: A blowtorch pointed directly at an egg. Its shell slowly blackens, but it neither cracks nor erupts in flames. “This is no ordinary egg,” … Continue reading

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Are You The Next Amazon Or T-Rex?

Everyone these days shops on Amazon, no matter if for personal or business reasons. You like the ease of use, the selection, guidance, the few clicks it requires to order, the shipment options, and returns policy. Come to think of … Continue reading

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The Boeing Sonic Cruiser – The 787 Alternative Which Got Cut

When Boeing decided to wrap up production of the Boeing 757 and 767, they had a rather ambitious idea. A giant aircraft that would fly 20% faster than a normal jet airliner, but still have all the advantages of size … Continue reading

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