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Lot Size of One

Posted on July 13th, 2016 by Ken Klapproth in Chemical Manufacturing Excellence

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“Industry 4.0” offers significant promise, but is a lot size of one really feasible? Continue reading “Lot Size of One” »

Advanced Technology for Liberty

Posted on July 6th, 2016 by Ken Klapproth in New Materials & Applications

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What advanced technology of the time helped the 13 Colonies secure liberty? Give this one a spin. In honor of Independence Day in the United States and in keeping with the theme of our blog, I thought it might be interesting to research if any “advanced technology” was historically cited Continue reading “Advanced Technology for Liberty” »

Do New Regulations Risk Innovation?

Posted on June 29th, 2016 by Ken Klapproth in Chemical R&D

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Congressional overhaul of chemical regulations lauds increased safety, but does innovation take it on the chin? Continue reading “Do New Regulations Risk Innovation?” »

LCD Screens Do Grow on Trees

Posted on June 22nd, 2016 by Ken Klapproth in New Materials & Applications

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For one advanced materials company, money apparently does grow on trees. Continue reading “LCD Screens Do Grow on Trees” »