Author name: Mao Ye, P.E.

INTRODUCTION TO NANO-IMPRINT LITHOGRAPHY (NIL)

Abstract             This report is a summary of NIL (nanoimprint lithography). The topics include a brief history of NIL, the basic process steps for NIL, and the applications for NIL. The history of NIL includes patent research of the earliest NIL patents, the current NIL standing in terms of NGL (Next-Generation Lithography), and the pros

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Equipment Modernization for Manufacturing

Modernization is a top priority for plant managers because it increases reliability and alleviates some of the safety concerns that older equipment brings with it. Equipment modernization enables companies to introduce modern technologies that support the cloud and IoT capabilities that are becoming more and more commonplace. Direct replacement solutions reduce downtime with minimal equipment

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What Is The Difference Between Artificial Intelligence And Machine Learning

Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) have become the most widely used buzzwords in the manufacturing industry, and for good reason. They can assist businesses in streamlining procedures, in addition to uncovering data for better decision making. Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) have been boosting practically every manufacturing industry by allowing people

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Impact of Manufacturing Robotics In Today’s Labor Market

Robotic manufacturing is not a new concept. However, due to recent spikes in demand and a tight labor market, compounded by other government policies, the demand for robotics in manufacturing is higher than ever. However, due to the lack of standards and complexity of robotic deployment, many companies are not able to truly realize the

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A Brief Introduction to Big Data Analytics in Manufacturing

By providing information that might otherwise be buried, data analytics assists organizations in making better decisions. Without a lot of computer power, extracting insights and patterns from massive amounts of data can be challenging. However, big data analytics techniques and technology enable us to learn more from massive data sets. What is Big Data? Big

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Why Tesla May Never Achieve Fully Autonomous Self-Driving Using Solely Cameras

What differentiates Tesla from other competitors. There are a lot of players in the fully autonomous market, from Waymo backed by Google, to Tesla backed by Elon Mask. However, most of the autonomous vehicle players can be divided into two groups based on the type of sensors employed on their vehicles. What separates Tesla from

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ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE WILL REPLACE HUMAN BEINGS AT MOST TASKS

AI is now being employed to accomplish activities ranging from basic machine vision to writing of this article. AI offers some very fantastic applications in numerous aspects of human life, whether it is increasing manufacturing productivity with AI cameras or wealth creation through asset management. However, as AI’s applications grow, more people are beginning to

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What Is 5S And Why Is It Important?

5S is a system for reducing waste and increasing productivity by keeping a clean work environment, and the first true lean system. It is achieved mainly by employing visual signals to produce reliable functioning results. This method organizes the workplace in its current structure, and it is often the first lean way that companies employ.

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