3 Food Packaging Trends to Watch

The food market is challenging for packaging suppliers due to the immense number of unique applications where packaging must not only meet detailed performance standards but also be cost-effective and align with specific sustainability targets.

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The Growing Popularity of Virtual Prototyping for Electric Vehicles

Increased interest in electric vehicles (EVs) has been fueled by rising gasoline costs, improving battery technology, and growing environmental awareness.

Topics: Manufacturing & Construction Transportation & Shipping

Green Building Products Move to the Mainstream, Creating New Market Opportunities

Energy-efficient building products not only help curb carbon emissions and reduce waste, but they can also save people money on their utility bills and create a more comfortable space with the climate controls and indoor air quality that consumers want and need.

Topics: Manufacturing & Construction Industry Insights

Key Factors Driving the Rise of Electric Equipment and Heavy Machinery

You may see an increasing number of electric vehicles on the roadways, but did you know that more and more equipment and heavy machinery used in mining, construction, and agriculture is also going electric?

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5 Industries Benefiting from Going Green

The COVID-19 pandemic has served as a backdrop for a number of major climate actions around the country, including a raft of historic clean energy mandates in California.

Topics: Food & Beverage Manufacturing & Construction Energy & Resources Industry Insights

3 Key Trends to Watch in the U.S. Construction Industry

After a challenging 2020, the U.S. construction industry remains resilient with growth projected in the future.

Topics: Manufacturing & Construction Industry Insights

5 Trends in Outdoor Living Spaces That We'll See This Year

As summer approaches, trends in outdoor living spaces pique the interest of anyone looking to upgrade or remodel the exterior spaces of their homes. Outdoor living has taken on a new level of importance for people in light of events over the past year, with most people spending much more time at home.

Topics: House & Home Manufacturing & Construction Industry Insights

Expert Analysis on the Semiconductor Chip Shortage and Its Impact on Carmakers

The semiconductor chip shortage is all over the media in recent days, and the headlines are not exactly reassuring.

Topics: Computer Hardware & Networking Manufacturing & Construction Transportation & Shipping Industry Insights

What Is Big Science, and Why Are So Many Companies Investing in It?

They say bigger is better, right? When it comes to paychecks, road signs and (in our humble opinion) bathrooms, the maxim rings true. But what about science? Big science—a term coined in the 1960s by physicist Alvin Weinberg to describe large-scale scientific projects intended to solve the world's biggest issues—offers the scientific community and society at large many benefits.

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DIY Home Improvement Industry Booms During COVID-19

Americans spent more time at home during the COVID-19 pandemic, but they didn’t just sit on the couch and watch Netflix. Many residents went to work renovating their homes, leading to record home improvement spending.

Topics: House & Home Manufacturing & Construction Industry Insights