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7 Industry Updates You Need to Know This Week [60-second Read]

Industry Updates from the best time to make a cold call to lessons from Mattel’s Ruth Handler.

How to Tap into the Road Trip Market [Amplify Friday]

Here are real-life stories of adventures from the road as well as key ways industry can tap into the road-trip movement.

“Foodstagramming”: Why Do People Share Photos of Their Food Online? [Thoughts After Dark]

A study found that those that took photos of their food before eating actually enjoyed the food more.

The Karman Line: Defining Boundary Between Earth's Atmosphere and Space

Recently, outer space seems to have become a lot more commercial.

9 Industry Updates You Need to Know This Week [60-second Read]

Industry Updates from Nissan hiring "certified smellers" to GE acquiring an ultrasound technology firm.

The Internet of Behaviors (IoB) Can Analyze, Even Influence Human Behavior

The Internet of Behaviors (IoB) is an extension of the Internet of Things (IoT) that can be used by businesses to analyze, interpret, predict, and even influence human behavior.

77% of Generation Z Views Manufacturing More Positively Post-COVID-19 [Report]

Gen Z has an increasingly positive perception of the manufacturing sector post-pandemic, according to a recent survey conducted by Parsable, an enterprise, cloud-based software company offering digital tools designed to enhance industrial productivity, safety, and quality.

A Leader in Bringing Work Back to U.S., American Manufacturer Says National Independence Requires These "4 Pillars"

“We believe that the independence of a nation requires four pillars,” says Michael Araten, president and CEO of The Rodon Group. “One is food security. Another is energy security. The third is, obviously, defense and border security. And the fourth is the ability to manufacture the things you need yourself in order to be an independent nation.”

Nissan Hires "Certified Smellers" to Test New Car Smell

The automaker is looking to safeguard the most precious of benefits when it comes to getting a new car or truck.

U.S. Sensor Manufacturer Says Stronger Buy American Policy Is a “Win-win”

"Foreign suppliers are often motivated to exploit available opportunities to exclude highly-qualified U.S. suppliers in procurement activities," says Will Smith, vice president of Smith Systems Inc. "And when they succeed in limiting the competition in that way, U.S. rail entities end up paying higher than necessary prices for parts that are often of lower quality than desired."