Logistics problems could prevent wind power from reaching its potential in the U.S. In February, Allied Market Research published a report predicting that the global…
The Blood Sugar Buzz
3D printing and new tech are improving glucose monitoring for diabetics According to the American Diabetes Association, nearly half of all adults in the United…
The New Frontier
3D printers and the intrigue of space manufacturing In 2014, astronaut Barry “Butch” Wilmore grabbed headlines when a picture of him holding a ratchet on…
Autonomous Cars and the Future of Businesses – What Changes Can We Expect?
The widespread adoption of autonomous cars will lead to some big adjustments. Technology is invading every aspect of our lives. So why should the automotive…
The Refabricator™ Converts Plastic Waste into Valuable Tools on the ISS
The one-of-a-kind machine boasts technology that could be of immense value on Earth as well as in deep space Late last week, the International Space…
Turning Martian Dust into Rocket Fuel
NASA is researching the ability to use soil on Mars to fuel space exploration and return trips to Earth Whether it’s due to technological advancement,…
Add It Up
Advances in additive manufacturing hold great promise for the aerospace industry. The aerospace industry has come a long way since the Wright Brothers were first…
What Will our Children Do? Jobs of the Future
Back in January 2010 Fast Future wrote a report for the UK government on The Shape of Jobs to Come. The study highlighted new jobs…
GKN Powder Metallurgy: Nothing Short of Alchemy
GKN Powder Metallurgy found a way to shine in lightweight technology, additive manufacturing, and electrification. The process of powder metallurgy (PM) has existed for over…
Top Technology Innovations of 2018
Keep an eye out for these technology innovations. In 1995, IBM released the Simon Personal Communicator. Though the name didn’t exist until a few years…
Players in the New Space Race
New Players. New Rockets. New Space Race. We are in the midst of a new space race. What was once a competition between countries is…
Types of Manufacturing Industries: At a Glance
A look at the different manufacturing industries and how each sector works. Many of the products we purchase have gone through an extensive manufacturing process…
5 Ways Blockchain Technology is Changing Business
See how these industries can use blockchain technology to improve current processes. Many people have heard of blockchain technology in the context of cryptocurrencies, especially…
Digital Supply Chains
How can Industry 4.0 meet the demands of an increasingly interconnected world? There is a moment of breathless anticipation that every first-time parent experiences: that…
Predicting Additive Manufacturing Trends in 2018
What does 2018 hold for the additive manufacturing industry? We take a look. The industry of additive manufacturing saw many improvements in 2017. With the…
CI: Long Heritage & New Technologies
After a vital acquisition, CI offers small area additive manufacturing for big and small applications. Change is constant. Changing in the right way, though, isn’t…
