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Every Thursday, our Industry Readlines email features interesting, helpful, or funny things from around the technical world. Whether you are in design, machining, production, or inspection this will be a great weekly read.

From the GD&T Basics Team: Meet Steve Bobek, GD&T Instructor

The strength of our training comes from instructors who’ve worked in the real world—and know what happens when drawings meet the shop floor. Today, we’re introducing Steve Bobek and sharing the experience, perspective, and passion he brings to GD&T training.

-Jamie

https://www.gdandtbasics.com/meet-steve-bobek/

The Final Barrier to (Nearly) Infinite Energy:

Wonder why fusion is getting so much attention (and funding) right now? This video looks at how many of the big challenges have already been solved and walks through one of the final ones: picking the right containment design from a lineup of almost sci-fi options.

-Brandon

https://youtu.be/nAJN1CrJsVE?si=QhDRzJ8ytCSHC6c2

Client Highlight: Astra

Astra is on a mission to “Improve Life on Earth from Space®” by making space more accessible through low-cost launches and scalable satellite propulsion systems. Their rockets and flight-proven satellite engines are designed and manufactured in the U.S., helping power a more connected planet. Take a look at the video below for a behind-the-scenes view of their rocket production line.

-Lisa

https://youtu.be/fenRmzOGKgI?si=DdfNBuigQCQqg88L

How PEEK Changed Engineering Forever:

Why was PEEK engineered, and why has it become one of the most important high-performance polymers in modern engineering? This video breaks down the history of PEEK and how it solved problems that metals and conventional plastics couldn't.

-Jake

https://youtu.be/ayFgNfzzMv8?si=C_5Y6chAC6LUjkRz

For a Good Laugh: The Rarest Import Known to Man

That CAD model tho... ✨

-Jason

Registration for the March GD&T Inspection virtual public training ends tomorrow!

...and registration for our March Advanced GD&T and GD&T Design seminars ends in the next couple of weeks. 

GD&T Inspection: March 16-19 | Advanced GD&T: March 24-26
GD&T Design: March 30-April 2

*GD&T Fundamentals is a prerequisite for all three of these courses.

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https://www.gdandtbasics.com/gdt-training/public-seminars/

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