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Image via Flickr by Quadrofonic Wingnut Rare earth metals are a group of elements found with moderate abundance in the core of the earth. There are 17 rare metals, 15 in a group called lanthanides plus yttrium and scandium. These elements are essential in many manufactured products, including catalytic converters for automobiles, certain petroleum refining…
Image via Flickr by squeaks2569 At the beginning of January 2015, the Obama administration began drafting plans for a 30-year transportation framework to support the growing population in the U.S., particularly in the south and the west. This ASCE report lays out a comprehensive plan, including U.S. investment costs, for creating new highways, roads, and…
Image via Flickr by fdecomite The UPS Supply Chain Solutions Campus in Louisville has a newcomer. CloudDDM LLC is a direct digital manufacturing firm, and they just launched their advanced manufacturing facility. Through a combination of 3D printing technology and automation, CloudDDM plans to provide customers with additive manufacturing services that draw on the location…
Image via Flickr by TheHealthyShoppers TGW has capitalized on a deal prompted by Swiss Coop Group. Swiss Coop Group is looking to significantly reduce their carbon footprint while maximizing profits and they have awarded the task of creating a fully automated system to TGW.Oops! You don’t have permission to view this page! Make sure you’re…
Image via Flickr by Nestlé After enduring substantial pressure to clean up their supply chains, pet food giants Mars and Nestlé have pledged to eliminate human rights abuses and illegally procured materials from their supply chains. Find out how this issue came to light and how Mars and Nestlé have committed to a cleaner pet…
Image via Flickr by USFWS Mountain Prarie In most cases, green initiatives cost more to implement than traditional methods of manufacturing. It’s one thing to make green decisions when you’re building from scratch, but most established businesses are holding off on new construction and expansion until it’s clear how the economic recovery is going to…