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From Star Trek to James Bond to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, many famous TV and movie franchises rely on the brilliant minds of their characters to make their stories come to life. These well-known fictional engineers and their ingenious inventions have made a memorable impact on audiences for generations. When it comes to engineers, we

If you’ve ever used a microwave to pop a bag of popcorn, steam a bag of frozen vegetables, or reheat your leftovers, you’re probably familiar with the convenience of these standard kitchen appliances. For this, you must thank a self-taught inventor, a piece of candy, and their accidental discovery. In today’s fast-paced world, the microwave

If you’ve ever enjoyed a cup of pour-over or drip coffee (aka the kind that comes from a traditional coffee maker), you have one ingenious woman to thank for making those brewing processes possible. In the early 20th century, Melitta Bentz revolutionized how we make coffee by inventing the first filter, reducing bitterness and excess

While solar power has gained popularity in recent years, it is not a recent invention. As far back as the 19th century, scientists have been researching and optimizing this technology for various applications. As the world continues to search for sustainable and renewable energy sources, solar power has emerged as a promising solution. Harnessing the

What do you think it takes to build an island? How about one that is very specifically shaped like a tree? The engineers behind Palm Island in Dubai had to take a lot of things into consideration while constructing the incredible vacation spot. Off the coast of Dubai, you will find a very uniquely-shaped island:

Today, lithium-ion batteries are one of the most common sources of power for everyday devices from cell phones to cars. As these products continue to improve, so does the need for a more efficient energy source. The up-and-coming technology of Solid-State Batteries may just be the solution. As technology develops by the day, more efficient

Inventor and businesswoman Martha Coston knew how to draw attention to herself… By using a Coston flare. This essential tool for signaling at sea can be credited to the hard work of one incredibly dedicated mother. Martha Coston did not let being a young, widowed, single mother in the mid-nineteenth century stop her from being

With gas prices soaring, many drivers are considering the transition to electric vehicles. While many consider electric cars to be technology from the future, we actually have over two centuries of research and development to thank for this incredible invention. When people today think of electric cars, most envision sleek, futuristic, technologically-advanced machines. But, did

Whether your Intermediate Bulk Containers need modifications for a new process idea or repairs from a little run-in with a forklift, we at CPS are happy to fix them up for you. While we do specialize in building custom machines, there are also some significant benefits to choosing to refurbish your old bins instead of

When you’re a fancy socialite and the servants keep breaking your fine china while washing it, you can either hire better help, or you can invent a machine to do the job right. Josephine Cochrane chose the latter. I’ll Do it Myself! The daughter of an engineer and granddaughter of an inventor, Josephine Cochrane lived

It was a simple mistake. You’ve probably even done it yourself: a trip out of town, a forgotten bowl of fruit… Next thing you know, you’ve invented penicillin. Admittedly, there were a few more steps involved in creating usable penicillin, but it just goes to show that you never know how the next great discovery

When your stomach is upset, it’s convenient to have a pharmacist for a husband. When your husband/pharmacist makes something that works so well it becomes a best-selling product within two years, you’ve got yourself the History of Tums. Something Isn’t Agreeing With Me In the 19th century, there were many remedies for an upset stomach.

Sales Executive Rayce Gibson has rejoined us here at Custom Powder Systems, and we couldn’t be happier. And it sure seems he’s happy with his decision, too. “I’ve known these guys forever,” Rayce says. “We already knew each other, we knew what we expected from each other. We know how each other works. It really

Dean Casady, Technical Services Director at Custom Powder, has been a runner for 45 years. Recently, he decided to take on one of the most rigorous runs on earth: A run into the Grand Canyon, traveling from rim to rim to rim, also known as R2R2R. “It’s seven miles to the bottom, nine miles across,

Imagine you’ve just flown a quarter-million miles to the moon to collect some rock samples that every scientist on the team is eager to get ahold of. However, you need to figure out a way to let them get their hands on them… without letting them actually get their hands on them. The Habitat Demonstration