There is no doubt that the developments in materials science over the past 20 years have opened up vast, opportunities for industry. The introduction of novel materials has allowed industry to enhance ...

Armchair shopping on the internet and the advent of virtual reality imaging will soon change our lifestyle. Many products will be purchased from within our own living rooms and delivered directly to ...

The impact response of composite materials was of only minor interest prior to the introduction of carbon fiber in the mid-1960s. Before that time, the composites in use were primarily reinforced with ...

Last year the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) began running tougher new side impact crash testing designed to replicate real-world situations involving impacts from SUVs. The results are ...

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Value stream management involves people in the organization to examine workflows and other processes to ensure they are deriving the maximum value from their efforts while eliminating waste — of ...