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Society’s growing digital infrastructure and the power-hungry data centers required to support it all have dramatically increased global electricity demand, making efficient renewable energy production more critical than ever. At...
When I talk to manufacturers about sustainability, many of them are frankly scared. The concern is understandable. By 2050, the demand for energy is expected to increase by 50 percent, with projected resource use doubling by that date. Companies that want to compete...
The manufacturing industry is undergoing a seismic shift as sustainability becomes central to its future. As the environmental impacts of production become increasingly clear, manufacturers are tasked with balancing economic growth with environmental stewardship....
To sustainably power our digital future, the world needs more — and more efficient — sources of renewable energy. Michigan Tech researchers are pioneering one such breakthrough in solar energy: highly efficient quantum dot solar cells.
Manufacturers face rising sustainability demands, but with the right data, they can cut energy use and unlock valuable tax incentives.
The manufacturing industry is shifting toward sustainability, aiming to balance economic growth with environmental responsibility by reducing resource consumption, waste, and emissions throughout the entire product lifecycle.