Request for Quote Since 1955, the United States Government has recognized the need for legislation to clean up air pollution. Subsequent revisions to the initial legislation strengthened the laws regarding allowable amounts of car emissions, factory smog, and other sources of air pollution. The most recent version, The Clean Air Act of 1990, tackled five […]

Not so long ago, solar power was something of a dream for those who were ahead of the curve in the environmental movement. It appeared to be an option for the wealthy and for those who had committed themselves to environmentalism. The idea we could heat our homes and generate electricity from little more than […]

You’ve undoubtedly heard of semiconductors. They really are everywhere. But while most people have heard of semiconductors, very few people know much about them. We intend on changing that. Consider this your introduction to the world of semiconductors. By the end of this article, you’ll be able to discuss the subject confidently, which may not […]

Recycling has become a normal part of everyday life for almost all Americans. Though the concept of recycling has been present for millennia, the modern recycling movement was really accelerated in the 1970’s. The symbol for Reduce, Reuse, Recycle (The Mobius Loop) was invented in the late 60’s, and just a few years later it […]

In the history of business and manufacturing, automation has become commonplace. In many ways, people have been replaced by machines in the manufacturing, retail, restaurant, and corporate settings. At the same time, opportunities have arisen for employees who specialize in programming, engineering, and maintenance of machines in all areas of commerce and industry. So, here’s […]

Request for Quote The issue of the environment is as current as it has ever been. And while global warming seems to occupy the news and the public imagination more than anything else, there are other environmental concerns which still have a critical impact on our lives - concerns we can’t afford to ignore. Air […]

Since the world’s first artificial nuclear reactor came online in 1942 - the Chicago Pile-1 at the University of Chicago - the history of nuclear power and the reactors that produced it is equal parts triumphant and troubled. It is the mixed bag of high and low points that find nuclear power at a crossroads […]

Seeking to become a dominant force in global high-tech manufacturing, the Chinese government launched what’s being called “Made in China 2025.” By using subsidies, mobilizing state-owned enterprises, and pursuing intellectual property acquisition, the program aims to catch up with, and then surpass, western technological prowess in advanced industries. However, Washington argues that the policy relies […]

Climate change is a difficult subject to discuss. Ranking right at the top of the most divisive political topics, it brings charged, passionate debate from those who believe it’s very real, and those who claim the earth always has and always will be in a constant state of change. Now, a majority of people are […]

Request for Quote     IQS, otherwise known as Industrial Quick Search, is a free web listing offering comprehension information about manufacturers and contractors that design products for different buyers. This list creates an internet marketplace targeted at providing well-precised, first-hand data on industrial materials and products. They provide complete company data containing what they […]