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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
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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

English For Foreigners – Avoid Brits Traps
British English can be confusing for non-native speakers because politeness often leads to indirect language, making it hard to know

Modern Technological Tattoos: When Wearable Technologies Enhance Body Art
Did you know nearly 40% of millennials sport a tattoo? The Pew Research Center revealed this. Tattoos have been meaningful

Best 2 LEGO Lean Creative Advertisings & Free Ideation Game
2Free Pro Ideation Game inside! For 70 years, the Danish Lego company has produced the most famous toy on earth.
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