Traceability data is the digital record of all events that have occurred and have had an effect on a product. Like a video-tape, data is gathered throughout the life cycle of production, recording materials added, tools used, process steps executed, test results and readings….
Just like regular gasoline cars, not all hybrid systems are created equal and this includes their batteries. Jump-starting any car is dangerous if you do not know what you are doing. In general, most hybrid vehicles can be jump-started just like a regular car with a…
Earth Day is celebrated every year on April 22 and marks the birth of the modern environmental movement in 1970, according to earthday.org . The day is celebrated worldwide by bringing attention to environmental issues and stressing the importance of living an eco-friendly existence. The…
Bunnies, eggs, candy, parades, lilies…many words come to mind with the mention of Easter, but, where did the word come from? Some claim Easter derives from Eostre, a pagan goddess of spring and fertility. In one story version, Eostre found a bird dying from the…
You made it through the bitter cold Winter and so has your vehicle. It is perfect timing to give your vehicle a little TLC. Also, April is National Car Care Month. “Many people don’t realize the consequences of putting off needed vehicle maintenance. Not only…
It is everyone’s favorite time of the year…tax day! Are you looking for last minute deductions? Did you think of claiming any auto expenses? Uncle Sam has tightened up the rules for these types of deductions. If you use your car only for business purposes,…
Aerospace companies are frequently teaming with automotive specialists to innovate. Within the last few years, collaboration has grown with the emergence of the urban air mobility (UAM) market. It is becoming increasingly clear that the crossover between the two industries will be necessary for innovation…
A series of events has led to what many would consider a sharp rise in gasoline prices at the pump over the past few weeks. There has been an 18% increase in gas prices from December 2018 to April 2019. Anytime we experience a rise…
President Trump is backing down from his threat to shutdown the U.S. southern border. Instead, Trump is now giving Mexico a one-year warning to address his concerns about immigrants traveling through the country on the way to the United States. A Trump administration shutdown of…
Team collaboration typically starts with files accessible to its members. In some instances, an email exchange will do, but when work involves multiple revisions from multiple contributors, things can get confusing. You have to know which revision is the most current, as well as who…
