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• The Quantum Connection

  If you have been following along here this month, then you know we have been taking a much closer look at quantum zeroing on quantum computing, quantum sensors, and quantum communications. For today’s blog, we are narrowing in on quantum connection. Let me explain. If you also paying close attention to the themes here on [...]

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• Utility Infrastructure Advances with AI

  Our energy infrastructure is close to failing—in fact, the ASCE (American Society of Civil Engineers) puts our energy grade at a D+. Narrowing in, the U.S. power grid includes an estimated 180–200 million distribution poles, which often have a lifespan anywhere between 50 and 70 years. Here’s the challenge. As with most infrastructure here in [...]

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• Homebuilding in 2026

  Let’s talk homebuilding. We are a couple of months into the new year, and there is much for homebuilders to consider as the year continues to unfold. For instance, 84% of homebuilders said that elevated mortgage rates were the most significant challenge builders faced in 2025, and 65% anticipate interest rates will remain a problem [...]

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• Fact of the Week – 2/23/2026

  #Factoftheweek How smart are our cities? Maybe not quite smart enough, but they will be smarter in the future. Smart cities contain several key areas of research. Let’s look at the most research figures in 2024 from Berg Research: Another key area is smart-city surveillance, which is measured in dollars rather than units. Berg Insight [...]

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• Success Stories: Additive Manufacturing Evolves

  Energetic materials have been produced using manufacturing methods such as casting and milling, which emphasize efficiency and scalability. Although these approaches are well suited for large-scale batch production, they offer limited flexibility for customization—restricting innovation and potentially preventing performance optimization. This is where new additive manufacturing and 3D printing research enters the equation. Purdue University [...]

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