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The Young Worker's Psychological Tug-of-War

Gen Z will say, "I want to care about my work, and I want you to care about me."

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Sustainable Plastics Plant Catches Fire in Michigan

It took at least 16 fire departments and 2 million gallons of water to put it out.

The Easiest Way to Find Your Perfect Connector

Harwin’s new Connector Selector lets you visually explore and choose the right product in just a few clicks. Refine your product criteria, get 3D models and much more.

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Case Study: Designing Manufacturing Equipment

R&D CFD, an engineering firm in Italy, designs equipment for manufacturers across many industries—from automotive to food and beverage. To meet unique needs, the company simulates hundreds of designs and scenarios, saving time and reducing costs as it helps the firm create the optimal equipment design.

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Indian-Owned Mining Company Plans $15B Steel Factory in Iowa

It is expected to produce 10 million tons annually.

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Coxreels Offers a Variety of Stainless Steel

Now customers can choose between 316 and 304 grade.

Boeing Starliner spacecraft docked to International Space Station above Earth with blue sky and clouds visible

NASA Ramps Up Support to Get Boeing's Astronaut Capsule Flying

It previously stranded two test pilots at the ISS.

Casters with Adjustable Feet to Secure Equipment

Elesa casters with adjustable feet feature a non-slip disc that provides structure and stability. Safely secure components while maintaining the ability to make movements by simply adjusting the foot. Bundle and save up to 20% off products online.

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Attalon Invests Nearly $13M to Expand U.S. Sapphire Manufacturing Capacity

The material is used across electro-optical and infrared defense applications.

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From Motorcycles to Booze, U.S. Ban on $1B Worth of Canadian Imports Goes Into Effect

The ban further escalates the trade war with America's longtime ally and trading partner.

Industrial steel forge with glowing molten metal and sparks in manufacturing facility

Green Steel Maker's New Facility Will Produce 10,000 Tons of High-Purity Iron

Hertha Metals raised $134 million to support its construction.

Introducing LEADERS, Your New Resource from DDT

Design & Development Today's new LEADERS page showcases the top products, technologies, and solutions serving industrial design engineers. Explore LEADERS for more information on how these offerings provide critical advantages for engineers.

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