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Manufacturing Masterminds With Ana Aday: Why a Plucky Engineer Chose Cement Over Rodeo
In the latest Manufacturing Masterminds Q&A, Aday shares why Bill Nye inspired her to become a scientist, how 3D manufacturing and artificial intelligence could help the cement and concrete industries decarbonize, and why handling a crowd of 1,000 people is the same as handling a 1,000-pound animal.
Re-X Before Recycling Prize Phase 2 Deadline Approaching
The Re-X Before Recycling Prize is looking for innovations that could keep materials in use beyond a single life cycle and increase the recovery and reuse rate of end-of-use products. Apply to Phase 2 of the prize by Oct. 22 for a chance to win $150,000 and up to $100,000 for technical analysis to refine your project.
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A new virtual 360-degree tour is available! Take a look at the tools and capabilities of NREL's advanced manufacturing facilities, especially with regard to power electronics fabrication, prototyping, validation, and application.
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