Why is STEM important?

December 12, 2017

According to the U. S. Department of Commerce, STEM occupations are growing at 17%, while other occupations are growing at 9.8%. STEM degree holders have a higher income even in non-STEM careers. Science, technology, engineering and mathematics workers play a key role in the sustained growth and stability of the U.S. economy, and are a critical component to helping the U.S. win the future.

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Where Do America’s Mechanical Engineers Work?

Infographic | February 6, 2020

Mechanical engineers are found in dozens of industries, and the technical divisions of ASME span from aerospace to tribology. However, the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the arm of the U.S. government tasked with tracking employment, found that of the 303,440 mechanical engineers at work in the United States in May 2018 the date of its most recent estimate of industry-specific occupational employment and wages, 148,890 work in the manufacturing sector. That’s 49 percent of all mechanical engineers.

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Top engineering pain points in 2022

Infographic | April 20, 2022

Engineers are feeling pressure at all stages of the product development process. We recently surveyed 250 custom manufacturing customers and found that engineers are facing challenges stemming from shortened product development cycles, inefficient communication, high costs, and production delays.

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How Augmented and Virtual Reality Can Boost Productivity in Construction

Infographic | January 9, 2020

The U.S. construction industry builds nearly $1.3 trillion worth of structures every year and employs more than 7 million workers. For various reasons, poor productivity in construction is a costly and difficult challenge to address. Virtual reality and augmented reality technology can improve communication, reduce costs, and identify problems in advance.

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Top 10 ‘Must’ Engineer Skills To Become DevOps-Powered!

Infographic | June 2, 2022

DevOps is the more popular word today. If you are a DevOps engineer, then it’s your time in the global IT industry. But success in DevOps journey doesn’t come so easily. The industry needs a different ‘YOU’ with go-getter attitude and a collaborative mindset.

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The 6 Advantages of Reverse Engineering

Infographic | March 20, 2020

Reverse engineering is an efficient way for the engineers to disintegrate a finished and working model of a physical structure to develop an enhanced version. The infographic concerns itself with the advantages of the process of reverse engineering and the benefits that engineers levy from it. It talks about reconstructing an outdated product and creating a new version of the same. An engineer can discover any vulnerabilities with the product and eradicate them with enhancements. It is quite an inspiring process for the organisations providing reverse engineering services.

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The Science of Construction Equipment Buy vs. Rent Decisions

Infographic | February 28, 2020

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