As a mechanical engineer, your expertise has played a crucial role in the progress and advancements we’ve witnessed in recent years. Without your contributions, the development of cars, airplanes, phones, and more wouldn’t have reached …
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The History and Evolution of Manufacturing
From desk lamps and hairbrushes to dining tables and bed frames, the manufacturing process has become so seamless that it can easily produce any item you need. For centuries, the manufacturing industry has driven economic …
Which Engineering Program Is Right for Me?
Whether you’re searching for a program that will accelerate your current career path or pivoting from your current specialty into an exciting new role in the engineering industry, the University of Wisconsin–Madison offers multiple online …
How Power Grid Resilience Can Save the Day in a Natural Disaster
As our climate patterns become increasingly unpredictable, our power grids have been put to the test by natural disasters. Between 2003 and 2012, 679 weather-related outages occurred in the United States, caused by catastrophes like …
Fulfilling Opportunities for Engineers: Addressing the Manufacturing Talent Shortage
As the manufacturing industry transitions into Industry 4.0, it also finds itself in the unique position of finding skilled workers, especially in the field of engineering technology. According to a study, 45 % of manufacturers …
Engineering Analytics: How Big Data Drives Innovation Across Industries
Big data is transforming engineering in unprecedented ways. Engineering disciplines are harnessing the power of data analytics to drive innovation, efficiency and informed decision-making. From industrial to civil, data analytics plays a pivotal role in …
Top Skills for Manufacturing Systems Engineering Students
If you’re working in the manufacturing systems engineering field, there are two ways that you can get ahead: learn the industry’s latest skills or earn new credentials. Fortunately, you can do both simultaneously through the …
Trends in Manufacturing Engineering
Despite labor shortages, the manufacturing industry is on the move. The production of industrial goods, ranging from aircrafts to automobiles to chemicals, is surpassing pre-pandemic levels. Additionally, the industry is shifting from the traditional machine-based …