Powering the Future: Applied Engineering Embraces the Renewable Energy Revolution

In the ever-evolving landscape of energy production, one trend stands out with increasing prominence: the rise of renewable energy sources. As we delve into the 2024 Renewable Energy Industry Outlook, it becomes evident that the world is pivoting towards sustainable solutions to meet its growing energy needs while combating climate change. At Applied Engineering San Jose, we're not just witnessing this shift – we're actively embracing it.

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Open House!

Join us for an exciting opportunity to participate in our inaugural ping pong tournament. Engage in spirited competition, enjoy a networking lunch, and gain insight into our recently expanded facility through an informative tour. Stay tuned for more details!

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Join Our Exclusive Seminar: Energy Storage as an Integral Part of the Energy Transition

We are pleased to announce a seminar featuring Mr. Tom Stepien, CEO of Primus Power, as our esteemed keynote speaker. Mr. Stepien will provide an illuminating address on the pivotal role of Energy Storage in driving our ongoing energy transition. 

To enrich your experience, we are delighted to offer a catered lunch during the seminar. Moreover, an exclusive tour of our state-of-the-art facility will be arranged, enabling participants to witness cutting-edge engineering infrastructure firsthand. Following the event, dedicated networking time will be allocated to foster valuable connections and discussions. 

Please mark your calendars and prioritize your attendance at this significant occasion, as it promises to be a rewarding gathering of industry professionals. We eagerly anticipate your presence and engaging discussions. 

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5 Benefits of Implementing a Battery Energy Storage System for Your Business

The world is moving towards a greener future, and renewable energy sources like solar and wind power are at the forefront of this transition. However, these sources of energy present unique challenges due to their intermittency. This is where battery energy storage systems (BESS) come in. BESS can store excess energy generated during times of abundance and use it when demand is high. Let’s explore the benefits of implementing a BESS for your business.

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How Battery Energy Storage Systems are Revolutionizing Renewable Energy

The world is facing a critical challenge: how to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and mitigate the impacts of climate change. Renewable energy sources like wind and solar power are key solutions to this challenge, but they also present a unique problem: intermittency. The sun doesn't always shine, and the wind doesn't always blow, which means that renewable energy sources can only generate electricity when conditions are right.

Fortunately, advances in battery energy storage systems (BESS) are revolutionizing renewable energy by providing a way to store excess energy generated during times of abundance and use it when demand is high.


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Revolutionizing Portable Power: The Latest Developments in Advanced Battery Technology

Are you eager to learn more about the latest developments in advanced battery technology, as you envision a future where devices and machines of all shapes and sizes are powered by efficient, reliable, and safe batteries? Do you want to know how these technological advances could revolutionize portable power, and what their implications are for consumer products, electric vehicles, and renewable energy systems?

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From Lithium-Ion Batteries to Pumped Hydroelectricity: A Guide to Renewable Energy Storage Options

The increasing use of renewable energy sources such as solar and wind power has brought about a new challenge: how to store the energy generated when it is not needed for immediate use. Energy storage technologies are essential for managing the variability of renewable energy sources and ensuring a reliable supply of electricity. Let’s explore some of the most common renewable energy storage options available today.

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Battery Energy Storage Systems: What You Need to Know

Battery energy storage systems work by converting stored electrical energy into a different form when needed. This process begins with the components of the system capturing and storing energy from renewable sources such as solar and wind. The stored energy is then released when it is needed, either for backup power during an outage or to supply energy to an entire town. The power electronics and inverters then convert the stored energy into a form that can be used by consumers.

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How to Improve Quality and Reduce Costs with Design for Manufacturing

You're a product designer, engineer, or manufacturing professional looking for ways to improve quality and reduce costs. You've heard of design for manufacturing (design for manufacturing) as a potential solution but don't know where to start. Design for manufacturing is a powerful tool that can help you optimize your designs and streamline workflows, ultimately resulting in improved quality and cost savings. However, implementing design for manufacturing strategies can be complex and requires careful consideration of various factors in order to ensure success. In this article, we'll explore how you can take advantage of design for manufacturing to improve quality and reduce costs.

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The Ultimate Product Manufacturing Checklist

Are you looking to design a product for mass production? If so, it’s important that you take into account all the key considerations before getting started. With the right preparations and planning in place, your product can have an efficient and cost-effective journey from prototype to bulk production.

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From Prototype to Production: The Importance of Design for Manufacturing in the Product Development Cycle

The product development cycle is a complex process that involves several stages, from ideation and prototyping to manufacturing and distribution. At each stage, there are specific challenges that need to be addressed, and design for manufacturing (DFM) is one of them.

DFM is the process of designing a product with the goal of optimizing its manufacturability. The idea is to create a design that can be easily manufactured at scale while minimizing costs and maintaining quality.

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Basic Guidance for Performing a Contract Manufacturing Audit  

Routine audits are critical to ensure quality and compliance on products or systems across a network of suppliers and partners. No matter the audit type, it is important to understand the roles within the manufacturing supply chain and to drill down on processes used, especially in the use of contract manufacturing. Every audit is different, but the broader goal is to verify and evaluate what is in place and used by your contract manufacturer. Your audit should identify the strengths and weaknesses of your contract manufacturer. Below you’ll find basic guidance for performing a contract manufacturing audit that will help you achieve quality and compliant manufacturing outcomes. 

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Outsourcing Manufacturing Document Management to Streamline Processes

Imagine a world where your business can effectively scale its manufacturing. A world that doesn’t include heavy investment in developing your own infrastructure. Or, inconveniencing functional operations with time-driven activities such as document management. This is, in fact, a reality for businesses that outsource their manufacturing. In fact, since the early 1990s, businesses identified outsourcing as a form of business strategy with an aim to reduce costs. Businesses today still use outsourcing manufacturing to scale quickly and innovate smarter. Businesses outsource many components of manufacturing. Specifically, the areas of their business that cause unnecessary delays or encounter disorganized processes. One of these areas is outsourcing manufacturing document management. Outsourcing manufacturing document management streamlines business processes and results in cost reduction.

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Three Reasons Robotics Startups Fail to Scale

As a contract manufacturing company, we help many robotics startups who are struggling to scale their manufacturing. There is usually not one single reason why these startups fail but there are similar shared factors preventing scale and survival. Luckily, failure for robotics startups is not inevitable and is preventable. In this blog, we discuss three common reasons for robotics startups failing to scale.

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