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  • Oxygen Free Copper and its Applications

    Oxygen Free Copper and its Applications
    Oxygen free copper is a type of copper that has been refined in an electrically charged solution of copper sulfate and sulfuric acid. This process, called electrolytic refining, causes the copper to have an exceptionally low level of oxygen, often less than one hundredth of a percent.

    Commonly used in consumer [...]

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  • Lean vs Mass Manufacturing: A Very Brief Overview

    Lean vs Mass Manufacturing: A Very Brief Overview

    “Lean manufacturing” is a favorite buzzword of business conferences lately, and it’s easy for the uninitiated to be unclear on the difference between lean and mass manufacturing. In fact, they differ in many ways, from philosophy and business strategy to production models and company culture.
    Lean manufacturing works on [...]

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  • What to Know Before Buying Insulated Wire

    What to Know Before Buying Insulated Wire
    From the most basic cable assemblies to intricate custom cable assemblies, insulated wire is found in some form. It’s wide range of uses makes it popular for many kinds of projects, but before you get started, it’s important to do some homework on the wire you plan to buy.
    How [...]

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  • Why Outsource?

    Why Outsource?
    Outsourcing has become a hot topic in recent years. You may already be aware that the concept of outsourcing is far from a new idea. As far back as 1776, economist and philosopher Adam Smith addressed the topic is his seminal volume An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations. [...]

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  • STP vs UTP Cables: Application Comparison

    STP vs UTP Cables: Application Comparison
    Differentiated physically by little more than a conducting shield, shielded twisted pair cables and unshielded twisted pair cables nonetheless have different advantages, disadvantages, and best applications.
    Both shielded twisted pair (STP) and unshielded twisted pair (UTP) have interference canceling capacities, however the way that each one is designed to cancel the [...]

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  • Lean versus Agile Production

    Lean versus Agile Production
    It was in 1989, that for the first time the world was introduced to the term ‘lean production’ as it was coined in by MIT. On the other hand, Agile Manufacturing can trace its origins in a research study by Lehigh University in the early 90s.
    Before discussing lean and agile, it’s important [...]

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  • Stranded vs Solid Wire

    Stranded vs. Solid Wire
    In choosing the right type of wire for a project, there are a number of important considerations. Based on the amperage load and application, the electrician needs to determine the appropriate gauge of wire to use, as well as the type of metal wire to use. Beyond choosing between aluminum or copper, [...]

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  • Five Connectivity technologies for 2010

    Five Connectivity technologies for 2010
    A number of new technologies were introduced in 2009 for end user product connectivity, we pick our favorites for ones that are sure to generate some serious consumer interest in 2010.
    1 – HDMI 1.4
    Great breakthroughs have been made this year concerning HDMI technology for 2010.Cunsumers should be excited about all the [...]

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  • Electromagnetic Fields and Public Safety

    Electromagnetic Fields and Public Safety

    The controversy is ongoing as to whether electric or magnetic fields have a harmful effect on people living near them. A look at the most recent studies, covering electromagnetic wave emissions and their effect on living cells seem to be inconclusive at worst and show no effect at best.
    A recent [...]

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