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LATEST ARTICLES

Risk–benefit Ratio In Risk Assessment

In the domains of product design, engineering, manufacturing, and innovation, the evaluation of the risk-benefit ratio in risk assessment plays

Best Engineer Jokes (and Designers, Creators, Marketers …)

Engineers Jokes Why did the engineer cross the road? To check if it was up to code! Why don’t engineers

The 5 Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI) Levels

The Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI) has emerged as an important framework for organizations striving to enhance their process efficiency,

Industrial Internet Of Things (IIoT)

The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) is transforming industries by integrating advanced technologies into manufacturing and operational processes, with studies

DESIGN TIPS

Risk–benefit Ratio In Risk Assessment

In the domains of product design, engineering, manufacturing, and innovation, the evaluation of the risk-benefit ratio in risk assessment plays a big role in decision-making processes that safeguard human life

LaTeX Complete Cheat Sheet for Formulas Writing

In engineering and academia, the importance of high-quality document preparation cannot be overstated. LaTeX, a typesetting system revered for its precision and flexibility, enhances the quality of technical documents, making

Logic Tree & Chart to Identify Plastics

The most complete table to identify simple plastics. Identifying the exact composition of an unknown plastic sample can seem daunting, but a series of simple, methodical tests performed at home

Best 100+ IRC Channels for Engineering

The most complete selection of IRC channels for engineering Internet Relay Chat offers engineering disciplines distinct advantages through its established infrastructure of highly specific, long-lived channels. These channels frequently center

ECO DESIGN

Chemical Processes For Recycling Plastics

As global plastic waste reaches staggering levels—an estimated 380 million tons produced annually, with only 9% recycled—the urgency for effective recycling solutions has never been greater. Chemical recycling emerges as

Direct Air Carbon Capture (DAC) Processes And Illusions

As the global commitment to combat climate change intensifies, Direct Air Carbon Capture (DAC) emerges as a promising yet controversial technology in the arsenal of carbon dioxide removal (CDR) strategies.

Reverse Engineering for Ecology, Maintenance, Recycle and Upcycle

Unlock sustainable solutions with reverse engineering for maintenance, recycle and upcycle to enhance product lifecycles and promote a circular economy.

Circular Economy & Product Design Practices

Did you know every year we throw away materials worth about $2.6 trillion? These are from goods we use quickly and then discard. This large number shows we need to

METHODOLOGIES

The 5 Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI) Levels

The Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI) has emerged as an important framework for organizations striving to enhance their process efficiency, particularly in

Material Identification Techniques & Positive Material Identification (PMI)

In the fast-evolving sectors of manufacturing, oil & gas, and aerospace, understanding Positive Material Identification (PMI) is paramount for ensuring safety and

Technological Readiness Levels (TRL)

Technological Readiness Levels (TRL) scoring and methodology serve as pivotal frameworks in Research and Development (R&D) that guide project management and company

Change From Minimum Viable Product (MVP) To Minimum Awesome Product (MAP)

In an era where consumer expectations are soaring – with studies showing that companies excelling in user experience can generate up to

PRODUCT DESIGN REVIEWS

Induction rechargeable flashlight design

A good example of an induction rechargeable product is where the energy is produced by the movement of a magnet through a coil, thus illustrating Faraday’s law. No battery either

Quadcopter mini drone design review

When lightweight is not just a cost optimization but the main criteria of the product to function. Can you make a military tank fly? Or how to enter the virtuous

Headlamp design review

A great engineered headlamp product, with the usage of many plastic tricks, a tight assembly, an all-in-one electronic board, and optics, all designed in a small battery-size footprint and withstanding

Handyman pump design review

When an unexpected liquid transfer is required, providing it is short-term usage and not too high flow capacity, these pumps become very handy. The particular focus here is the versatility,

FACTORY TOURS

How Are Plastic Bottles Made

Due to their performance yet cheap price, plastic bottles are the highest volume of consumable plastic parts produced, which converts into the highest plastic pollution source on earth. View here

Knife Manufacturing: Factory Tours

These factory tours will show all the techniques and processes of probably the oldest -yet still used- tool on the earth, ie knife manufacturing. This involves steel selection, coating or

PCB Manufacturing: the Process & Efficiently

Printed circuit boards, or PCBs, are the foundation of most electronic devices and is achieved through the PCB manufacturing process. They are made by layering thin sheets of copper onto

Tire Manufacturing

All the processes, from the raw material to the green tire finally molded and cured. Not many products involve so many different processes and materials in volumes of millions per