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APRIL 2, 2024

How 3M Became a Key Innovator in the Production of Magnetic Data Storage Now, to be clear, 3M did not invent magnetic storage—that was done by Austro-German engineer Fritz Pfleumer , in 1928. BASF, a German chemical manufacturer, has a somewhat similar corporate history and logo design to fellow thick-Helvetica enthusiast 3M.

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JANUARY 7, 2022

We spoke with Shegerian about e-waste’s effect on the future of our world and our privacy, and the role engineers can play in solutions. Eventually the linings [of devices] break, and when they're rained upon, the very toxic materials [they contain] — mercury, lead, arsenic, beryllium, cadmium — come out.

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FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Flexiv ] A team of engineers has devised a modular system to produce efficient, scalable aquabots. ElliQ ] Tech Panel: The progression of robotics since Shakey the robot has been remarkable. DARPA ] Tech Panel: In 2004, DARPA launched interest in self-driving vehicles with a Grand Challenge. CMU RI ]

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