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Legacy Space Shuttle engines were modernized with new manufacturing methods, higher performance targets, and reliability improvements for NASA’s next crewed Moon mission. L3Harris Technologies updated legacy RS-25 propulsion systems using additive manufacturing, redesigned components, and advanced testing to prepare them for the demands of Artemis II and future deep-space exploration. Do you know how the Space Shuttle engines were transformed for a new era of lunar exploration?

Paul Dufresne, CMRP, CMRT, is an experienced advisor with a demonstrated history of working in the paper & forest products industry. He is skilled in petroleum, operations management, RCM, predictive maintenance, and failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA). His certifications include the ARP-A/E, CLS, CMRP, CMRT, MLE, MLA III, and MLT II.

Cut through AI hype and focus on what matters for manufacturing. Learn how AI applies to production environments, what to prioritize, and how MES can make AI more accessible across your operations. Artificial intelligence is dominating the conversation, but for manufacturers, the challenge isn’t awareness, it’s application. Where does AI actually deliver value on the plant floor, and how should leaders approach adoption?

WEBINAR Digital transformation starts with visibility, not complexity. See how Worthington Enterprises replaced manual tracking with real-time insights to reduce downtime, empower operators, and scale smarter, data-driven operations across every facility. Already registered? Click here to log in. Summary Digital transformation on the shop floor doesn’t start with complex technology—it starts with making problems visible and giving teams the tools to act on them.

Coriolis flowmeters are so named because they rely on the physics concept of Coriolis force. Inside these instruments, one or more tubes are oscillated at a frequency induced by pulses from an exciter. As gas or liquid process media flows through each tube, its inertia imposes additional twisting, changing the oscillatory pattern.

The Industrial Innovation Awards celebrate the most impactful innovations in industrial and manufacturing technology, tools, solutions, and equipment. Formerly the NED Innovation Awards, the program has expanded to include both New Equipment Digest and Plant Services—bringing together two trusted industry brands to spotlight breakthrough products that deliver measurable results on the plant floor and across operations.

Your asset management system plays a major role in maintenance and reliability success From selection to setup and utilization through data analysis, your CMMS plays a major role in your success in maintenance and reliability. As such, a poorly designed CMMS implementation can be a major inhibitor to achieving success. This eHandbook contains tips and strategies to guide you and your team toward success with your choice of asset management software.

Lauton Rushford is a national marketing manager for flow products with Endress+Hauser USA. He graduated from Purdue University in 2018 with a Bachelor of Science in nuclear engineering and joined Endress+Hauser shortly thereafter as an inside sales engineer. Throughout his eight years with the company, he also held a regional industry management role focusing on solutions in the water and wastewater industry.

WEBINAR Electrical accidents pose a major risk. In the last 10 years, over 20,000 workers have been injured in such incidents. Join us on a dive into OSHA qualified electric worker safety practices, training, and compliance, including tips on reducing the risk of injury and preventing regulatory sanctions. Already registered? Click here to log in.

NASA’s Artemis II mission was the first crewed flight of the Space Launch System (SLS), sending astronauts around the Moon as part of the agency’s broader return-to-deep-space program. Part of the propulsion systems that make this mission possible, the twin five-segment solid rocket boosters, provide the majority of thrust during liftoff. Modern manufacturing techniques, stringent quality assurance, and extensive testing are used to ensure performance and reliability.