Engineered Materials Are Key to High Performance Product Innovations

By Mark Shortt What do ultra-high-temperature composite materials for hypersonic aircraft have in common with aerogel thermal barriers for EV lithium-ion batteries? Long story short: In both cases, lots of engineering went into those materials. Next generation product...

Wanted: Dynamic Contract Manufacturers

By Mark Shortt We’ve all seen or heard certain contract manufacturers being described as “dynamic.” The term is clearly a compliment, begging the question, “What makes them dynamic?” In the world of American manufacturing, dynamic contract manufacturers are adept at...