In the 21st century, “making things” (i.e., the production of physical goods) cannot be considered in isolation from innovation, product design, and the production and bundling of software and ...

When university students get to create real value for others, their motivation, self-confidence, and academic performance increase. This is shown by a new study published in The International Journal ...

New research shows that consumers are willing to pay extra for products that give them more to feel. To win over consumers, manufacturers should build in touching experience in product designs. A ...

An intriguing study released by Egger Wood Products compares the impact of material choice in a variety of projects, showing the impact not just in material cost, but also in labor cost. In what Egger ...

“Don’t tell yourself to think outside the box, tell yourself there is no box.” That’s the motto of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers employee Dale Hartmann, recent recipient of the 2025 Distinguished ...

The Blue Mountains council has agreed to spend $150,000 for a value engineering study on a critical sewage infrastructure project. At its committee of the whole meeting on Jan. 12, council voted ...