Understanding Airplane Stalls

There are some key differences to understanding the difference between a stall in your car and a stall in an airplane. When your car stalls, it slows until it comes to a complete stop. When an airplane stalls, it stops … Read More

The Science Behind Thermal Spraying

Thermal spraying is a coating process that involves the application of heated particulate matter on a surface to protect against heat, cold, electricity, moisture and rust. The particulate matter — either metal, ceramics, plastics or composites — is heated using … Read More

Top 10 Failures in Manufacturing

If you are looking for a list of spectacular manufacturing failures, where products fail to perform as intended, that is not this story (although I would bet at least one of these listed failures happened in every one of those … Read More

Steel vs Aluminum Hinge: Which Is Best?

A hinge is a mechanical component that’s used to join the surfaces of two objects. As shown in the adjacent photo, it allows the surfaces to rotate around a fixed axis. One of the most common applications of hinges is … Read More

Survey Shows That Americans Prefer ‘Made-in-America’ Products

A new survey has found that most Americans prefer to buy local, U.S.-manufactured products. Released earlier this month by the market research firm Thomas, the Manufacturing Perception Report found that 44.96% of Americans say made-in-America products are of superior quality … Read More

White House Hosts ‘Made in America’ Exhibition

On Monday, the White House hosted its second “Made in America” exhibition, during which it showcases made-in-America products produced from all 50 states. During the event, products from leading U.S. automakers like Ford were displayed as well as sports equipment … Read More

How Advanced Manufacturing is Revolutionizing American Manufacturing

Have you heard of advanced manufacturing? This broad yet significant methodology is revolutionizing the American manufacturing industry, paying the way for innovative new processes. So, what is advanced manufacturing, and how will it impact American manufacturing in the months and … Read More