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Measuring Conductivity in Copper and Aluminum Bus Bars

David Wright — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:20:22 GMT

Data centers are consuming more electricity to support AI and cloud computing. More EV chargers are connected to the grid. Renewable energy and battery storage systems are expanding, while manufacturers continue to electrify and automate their operations.

A Practical Guide to Hot Rolled and Cold Rolled Steel

volker.hiller@foerstergroup.com (Volker Hiller) — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 18:24:57 GMT

When specifying steel for a new application, one of the first decisions engineers and manufacturers make is whether to use hot-rolled or cold-rolled material. Although the two products begin with the same raw steel, the manufacturing process creates significant differences in appearance, dimensional accuracy, mechanical properties, cost, and inspection requirements.

Building a CAPEX Business Case for Manufacturing Equipment

volker.hiller@foerstergroup.com (Volker Hiller) — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 18:17:58 GMT

Every manufacturing facility reaches a point where existing equipment can no longer keep up with production demands. Inspection systems become slower than the production line. Maintenance costs continue to rise. Scrap increases, customer complaints become more frequent, or operators spend more time troubleshooting than producing.