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Michigan Tech Introduces New Bachelor Of Science In Aerospace Engineering

Study In US: Michigan Tech College of Engineering has announced a new course from fall 2025. The Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering was introduced with experiential opportunities, an industry-guided curriculum, and talented faculty.

Interested undergraduate students can apply for this course for the 2025-26 academic year. The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MAE) will conduct this course.

While commenting on the new course, Professor Jason R. Blough, the chair of the department said, "The addition of this new degree is in recognition of the expertise of our faculty, growing research in the areas of aerospace and space technology and engineering, and a tremendous amount of student interest. We are very excited to welcome our first freshman class into Aerospace Engineering in the fall of 2025.

Our students have been asking for this degree and we listened. We're thrilled to launch the new Aerospace Engineering degree here at Tech. With the technical chops and innovative, hands-on focused curriculum to train the next generation of aerospace engineers, the sky is no longer the limit as our students tackle tomorrow's space and aircraft needs. We can't wait to get started!," said Michelle Scherer, dean, College of Engineering. Benefits Of Pursuing Bachelor Of Science In Aerospace Engineering At Michigan Tech

The following are the benefits of this course:Students will get the opportunity to work with various expert researchers and faculty on research projects related to the Space Systems research group.
They will get hands-on product development experience.
Michigan Tech Aerospace Engineering Research Center (MARC) will be the focal point of all the related activities.

Planetary Surface Technology Development Lab will train them apart from developing new technologies to explore the surface of Mars, Moon and beyond.

From satellites to autonomous flight to aircraft design, the Michigan Tech College of Engineering is leading the pack in all things aircraft and space, added Michelle Scherer.

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Thursday, December 12, 2024

Future Trends in Global Advanced Manufacturing

Flexible Manufacturing

From the strategic plans of developed countries regarding the development of advanced manufacturing, the concept of manufacturing and its added value are gradually shifting from hardware to software, services, and solutions-intangible assets. Compared to traditional manufacturing, today’s manufacturing is largely driven by software, which enhances hardware functionality, controls it, and profoundly impacts it. Moreover, unlike traditional hardware products, the demand for services and solution-based products attached to goods is rapidly increasing.

Flexible manufacturing refers to increasing product-added value by expanding services and solutions. As opposed to hardware, the software, services, or solutions embedded within a product are usually intangible and flexible. In flexible manufacturing, “hardware” production is no longer viewed as the sole purpose of manufacturing. Instead, it’s recognized that software plays a dominant role in the manufacturing process, and the services or solutions produced by goods have a significant impact on the value of manufacturing. For example, at modern ports, the use of unmanned intelligent technologies allows AGV Transfer Carts to operate autonomously throughout the entire process. Thus, future manufacturing must abandon the traditional “hardware-focused” mindset and develop from the perspective that added value arises from software and services.

Software-led Innovation: In recent years, developed countries have increasingly used software to define product functions and performance, shifting the source of manufacturing product value from hardware to software. This shift has raised the entry barriers to the manufacturing industry. Electronic products are a typical example, where the majority are preloaded with operating systems and embedded with various software features. Many electronics can install additional applications (apps) through network connections. Even in the automotive industry, traditionally a hardware-dominated sector, the phrase “software determines product value” is becoming increasingly evident. Software now coordinates various hardware components in vehicles to improve fuel efficiency, and autonomous driving technology heavily depends on software.

In the U.S., companies like GE and IBM have long emphasized the role of software. GE moved away from traditional manufacturing thinking, investing heavily in software and data analytics, transforming itself into a data analysis software company. IBM is even more advanced, recognizing the coming era of big data management and focusing on the mathematical analysis abilities required for such management. Similarly, Europe has long realized that the future competitiveness of manufacturing on a global scale will depend on software. In the EU framework program, a substantial investment of 2.7 billion euros was dedicated to embedded software research (ARTEMIS). Large companies like Siemens and Bosch have also transitioned to IT enterprises.

Service and Solution-Oriented Business Models: Another key trend in the advanced manufacturing of developed countries is a strong focus on after-sales service, customer service, and solution-oriented businesses. The future manufacturing business model will be centered around continuously solving customer problems. In this model, companies will no longer only sell hardware but will generate additional value through the sale of maintenance services and providing follow-up services for the products. This shift toward service-oriented manufacturing has become common in the U.S., Germany, and the UK. Large U.S. companies tend to standardize services and solutions and promote them in emerging markets, while German and UK companies often succeed by consulting and making “manufacturing services” the core business model.

From “Physical” to “Information”

With advances in packaging and digitalization, the production and processing technologies for components are rapidly shifting to emerging markets, making it difficult for the profits from individual components to be maintained. Manufacturing in developed countries is increasingly focusing on assembling components into packaged systems, modularizing certain functional units, and systematizing functions to add value. Modularization involves assembling standardized parts to design products, allowing for a quicker response to diverse market demands and fulfilling consumers’ varied needs. However, modularization is just one feature of the product; future manufacturing will place greater emphasis on systematization, expanding new applications and services. By adopting a system-driven approach, manufacturers can gain more added value with “information” functionality compared to the “physical” components. Without controlling the system, even the best components will not dominate market prices.

American companies have consistently sought to obtain added value by focusing on upstream value chains, exemplifying the system-based approach. Companies at the upper end of the value chain control the market through systems. GE, for example, transitioned to an energy systems company in the 1980s and now applies those successful experiences to areas like healthcare services. Germany’s strategy revolves around Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS), with large companies like Siemens and Bosch fully recognizing the importance of systemization. Bosch, for instance, has launched packaging systems based on the AUTOSAR international standard and is aggressively expanding into emerging markets like India and China.

From “Group” to “Individual”

As developed countries transfer large-scale, mass-production manufacturing bases to emerging markets, a shift toward customized, small-batch production is becoming mainstream. The future direction of manufacturing in developed countries will focus on personalized demands, leading to the rise of “mass customization.” At the same time, consumers will have the ability to turn their own needs into production specifications.

With the widespread adoption of digital and information technologies such as 3D printing, the barrier to entering manufacturing is decreasing, and even individuals who need factories or production equipment can easily participate in manufacturing. This trend suggests that unexpected enterprises or individuals may participate in manufacturing, potentially changing business models significantly.

In the U.S., where individuality is strongly valued over organizational conformity, the trend toward personalized manufacturing is becoming evident. Smaller-scale, highly specialized manufacturing businesses focusing on efficient production and design flexibility are emerging in urban areas. These businesses offer customizable services based on consumer needs, creating differentiated competition against mass production.

Interconnected Manufacturing

Today, many products can access the internet, and society is becoming more networked. Smartphones and “smart appliances” are common examples. As cars move toward autonomous driving, vehicles may one day function as mere network terminals. Traditional material handling equipment like overhead cranes and gantry cranes are also starting to integrate the Internet of Things (IoT). The continuous networking of products, just as systemization is important, signifies the rise of “interconnected manufacturing,” where mastering control over the network will be key. Companies that first take control of this will benefit from first-mover advantages.

With the spread of information technology, the internet, and e-commerce, the competition in manufacturing markets is shifting. Manufacturing enterprises are now required to continuously gather information via networks and respond rapidly to market demands. They must also integrate and share resources effectively to optimize usage.

Interconnected manufacturing allows for rapid market response, quickly reconfiguring and dynamically collaborating with other manufacturers to allocate resources. By improving product quality, reducing time-to-market, and increasing market share, it also helps share the costs of infrastructure, and equipment investment and reduces business risks.

As a future trend, factories will evolve into interconnected facilities through the internet, advancing toward the trend of “smart factories.” This will involve collecting and analyzing data from the production floor and feeding it back to consumers. The data collected from the factory floor will serve as big data, which, when analyzed, will uncover new business opportunities. Processing the vast data gathered from hardware in the factory will largely determine the value of services and solutions.

The U.S., with its IT giants like Google and IBM, is leading in big data applications, placing a strong emphasis on creating new value for society. Google has acquired several manufacturing companies to gain control of the market. Similarly, GE is investing in data analytics and software development, collecting data from the shop floor to provide solutions and explore new business opportunities. In Germany, factory intelligence is a key national strategy, aiming to maximize the capabilities of factories through information technology.

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Wednesday, December 11, 2024

Smart Textiles New adhesive systems for e-textiles and wearables

Webinar will showcase materials specially designed to meet the high requirements of the flexible electronic devices sector

Bonding and creating an electrical connection in a single step-small chips are fixed to flexible tracks with a conductive connection.

A free-to-attend webinar on wearable sensors, e-textiles, printed electronics and related fields is being held by TechBlick, the Frankfurt, Germany-based digital learning platform for industrial markets, on December 2nd.

Among presenters will be Tobias Kaposim of Panacol, the developer of flexible conductive adhesives for thin film solar cells and flexible, in-mould electronic wearables

“When it comes to electronics, characteristics like bendability, flexibility, foldability and wearability are becoming increasingly important,” he says. “To produce functioning devices with those characteristics it is necessary that all device parts are flexible or bendable. Usually, the electronic parts-especially those mounted on PCBs or flexible PCBs-are connected by soldering, but solder materials are very rigid and inflexible.”

In addition, he adds, soldering temperatures of 316-371°C are an increasing challenge for heat-sensitive modern electronic devices. Soldering to create conductive connections between the separate electronic parts is therefore not an option for modern flexible electronic devices.

Conductivity

Conventional conductive adhesives were invented for this purpose, and already make it possible to bond two electronic components on circuit boards without major temperature stress. These conventional adhesives, however, must be applied on a hard surface to create a high conductivity. For softer more flexible surfaces, like thin film solar cells, in-mould electronics or electronic wearables, other ways of contacting are required, in addition to a high flexibility of the whole device.

Epoxy-based flexible conductive adhesives are a smart alternative to bond and electrically connect components on flexible circuits in a single step. The adhesives are as flexible as the materials they are applied on, and cure at low temperatures.

The latest generation of electrically conductive adhesive systems are specially designed to meet the high requirements of the flexible electronic devices sector. They are particularly suitable for bonding with temperature-sensitive films or flexible PCB materials and possess high peel strength and extreme vibration resistance. Flexible conductive adhesives allow component attachment with minimal temperature stress.

Stress-strain diagram of brittle and flexible adhesive systems

These features result from the high flexibility of the adhesive systems themselves. Even with a silver content of 80% and more, they show a significantly higher strain compared to brittle conventional adhesives. As shown in Figure 2, typical tensile test results indicate that flexible conductive adhesives (in grey) are minimally stressed when strain is applied. In comparison, the brittle conventional conductive adhesives (blue) become severely stressed as more strain is added. The new adhesives can withstand vibration and bending loads without breaking.

Breakage

The behaviour of a traditional conductive adhesive and a flexible conductive adhesive film are shown on a bendable substrate in Figure 3. The two different adhesives were applied on a thin bendable copper foil and subsequently bent in a manner that might be required in a real flexible electronic device. When the foils were bent, the conventional, more brittle adhesive shows clear signs of breakage. In comparison, the flexible adhesive adapts to the movement and shape of the copper foil and remains completely unimpaired.

Comparison of bent foils with brittle and flexible electrically conductive adhesives

Compared to other traditional conductive adhesives and solder, this new generation of flexible conductive adhesives provides additional important benefits.

Flexible conductive adhesives show excellent adhesion to plastics, including polyimide, PC, PVC, ABS, and FR4 board. They can be applied in very thin layers and are lightweight. These flexible adhesives can be precisely dosed and applied quickly in high volumes for automated manufacturing, which makes them perfectly suitable for die attach applications and component assembly on flexible films and PCBs.

A further advantage is the very easy handling and storage of these materials. Thee single-component adhesives can be dispensed, and cured within minutes at temperatures as low as 100°C. This makes it possible to bond semiconductors and create electrical connections at the same time. Furthermore, they only need to be cooled and not frozen during transport and are not classified as dangerous goods for transportation.

See the full webinar agenda, register for the free and connect with industry leaders including Panacol here.

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Tuesday, December 10, 2024

Natural Fiber Composites Market Growth Sustainable Alternatives Gaining Traction in Various Industries

"𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧-𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠"

The Natural Fiber Composites Market is expected to grow at 11.68 % CAGR from 2022 to 2033. It is expected to reach above USD 7.4 USD billion by 2033 from USD 2.74 billion in 2023.

The Natural Fiber Composites Market Size, Scope, and Forecast 2024-2033 report has been added to the Market research collection of Exactitude Consultancy reports. The natural fiber composites market is projected to grow significantly due to increasing awareness of sustainability and environmental concerns associated with traditional synthetic materials. Natural fiber composites are made from renewable resources such as hemp, flax, or jute combined with polymers, offering lightweight yet durable alternatives for applications in automotive interiors, construction materials, and consumer products. The rising demand for eco-friendly materials drives innovation within this sector as manufacturers seek sustainable solutions that meet performance standards.

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Tuesday, December 3, 2024

19th International Conference on Fiber Reinforced Polymer 27-28 December 2024 | Dubai, UAE

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