Soundbites – Technetics Group
Many are concerned about the recent German energy crisis’s effects on the economy, private households, and the wider European power grid. This shortage has been caused by several factors, including the closure of several nuclear power plants. As one of the remaining nuclear power plants, Preussen Elektra’s ISAR 2 was facing shortage of reactor pressure…
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One Approach to Using a Metal Seal in Space Constrained Environments
We delve into the world of quick disconnect systems (QDS) and their remarkable capabilities with Chad Thomas, Senior Business Development Manager at Technetics. Designed specifically for space constrained environments, QDS offers the advantage of swift assembly and disassembly, ensuring efficient operations in space constrained environments. One notable feature of QDS is its compact design, requiring…
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Unleashing the Potential of Custom Metal Designs: Overcoming Limitations in Shaping Steel
Michael Shealy, Senior Applications Engineer from Technetics in Columbia sheds light on the intricacies of shaping steel, particularly in the realm of custom designs. While circular steel seals serve many purposes, there are instances where unique hardware situations demand alternative shapes such as squares, rectangles, or slots. This poses a challenge that Technetics excels in…
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Why SMR Designers Should Consider Bringing Sealing Vendors in At Early Stage
Chris Cosgrove, a senior business development manager at Technetics, shares insights into the advancements in new nuclear technologies and highlights the crucial role of sealing vendors in their optimization. With nuclear energy being the largest source of carbon-free power, expanding its reach is essential for global carbon emission reduction. Small modular reactors (SMRs) are a…
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Useful Elastic Recovery with Metallic Sealing Solution
Stephen Lint, a design engineer from Technetics Group in Columbia, delves into the concept of useful elastic recovery in metallic sealing solutions. He sheds light on how metallic seals exhibit elastic deformation, offering sealing capabilities even after decompression, which can be advantageous in static systems where joint or flange separation may occur due to external…
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Top Nine Highlights About the Biz Jet Market
Jason Riggs, Director of Sales Americas at Technetics, highlights the positive trajectory of the biz jet market, with expectations of a rapid recovery to pre-pandemic delivery and expenditure levels by 2023, surpassing previous forecasts. Honeywell, a key industry player, reports that the demand for new business jets is at its highest level since 2015, and…
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Top 4 Reasons Mechanical Seals Fail
The common causes of mechanical seals failuring in aerospace applications are discussed, shedding light on the potential risks and implications for programs and systems. Understanding these causes is crucial to prevent costly setbacks and ensure reliable performance. Jason Riggs, Director of Strategy at Technetics, highlights four key reasons for mechanical seals failing. First, the use…
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Building a Future-Ready Workforce: Disrupting Outdated Education with Employer-Driven, Community-Powered, Practical Skills Training
Workforce training is undergoing a radical transformation as industries face critical talent shortages and rapid technological change. Building a future-ready workforce requires rethinking traditional higher education models. These models emphasize broad academic development over targeted skill-building and struggle to keep pace with employer demands. According to the World Economic Forum’s Future of Jobs Report…
The Silent Health Crisis: Indoor Air Quality in Long-Term Care
The Silent Health Crisis: Indoor Air Quality in Long-Term Care Most nursing homes have infection control down to a science. They’ve got medication protocols that would make a hospital jealous. Fall prevention? They track every risk factor. But ask them about their air quality and you’ll likely get a puzzled look. That’s a problem, because…
JUST THINKING… About Bringing out the Best in Educators and Learners with Ross Kimball
As the educational landscape rapidly evolves—shaped by advances in communication technology, growing mental health awareness, and post-pandemic classroom dynamics—one key question persists: How can we better connect with and empower both educators and students in the classroom? The stakes are high: studies show that teacher-student relationships directly impact student motivation, academic success, and long-term…
Bringing Community into the Transformation of K-12 Schools: The Impact of Mentors, Local Voices, and Student Entrepreneurs
As K-12 schools across the U.S. struggle to recover from the learning loss and emotional fallout of the pandemic, a deeper reckoning is underway—one that challenges the very foundation of who’s responsible for educating our children. Despite billions in federal relief, a third of U.S. students are not even reading at a basic level…
