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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Why Treating Everyone the Same Is Hurting Your Team
For years, management best practices emphasized uniformity: standard processes, standardized expectations, and treating everyone the same in the name of fairness. But today’s workforce looks very different than it did in the late 1990s and early 2000s. With multi-generational teams, shifting attitudes toward work-life balance, and an increased focus on emotional intelligence, leaders are…
Corporate Heartbeat: The Win-Win of Giving Back
Corporate giving is increasingly viewed as part of local economic infrastructure—not discretionary generosity. In the U.S., 13.7% of households experienced food insecurity in 2024, impacting millions of working families and signaling stress within regional labor markets. As cost-of-living pressures persist and metro regions like North Texas continue to grow rapidly, business leaders are reassessing…
Crafted Journey How To: Setting Scope, Saving Sanity, and Protecting Long-Term Client Value
The independent workforce continues to grow, with professionals increasingly choosing solo and fractional paths over traditional employment. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that independent contractors now represent 11.9 million workers, or about 7.4% of total U.S. employment. Without the structural guardrails of traditional roles, independent professionals must define scope, success, and boundaries…
Beyond Drills: Building a Culture of Safety in Schools
School Safety Today podcast, presented by Raptor Technologies. In this episode of Principals of Change, host Dr. Amy Grosso sits down with Jeff Bryant, Principal of Jefferson Middle School, and David Sally, Associate Principal of West Aurora High School, to explore how effective school safety goes far beyond drills and locked doors. Drawing on…
