100 Million Ways to Solve India’s Sanitation Problem
A government-led initiative to improve India's shaky sanitation infrastructure aims to add 100 million toilets to tens of millions of households throughout the country by 2019. Find out how the Indian government is working to achieve this goal, and what challenges it faces bringing widespread plumbing to population of 1.3 billion.
3D Printing in Education: Bringing Additive Manufacturing to Consumers
While household 3D printing remains a niche market at best, gains in the overall 3D printing industry have seen a much heartier boost from libraries, schools, and universities. Find out what makes this technology so appealing to these institutions, and follow Freedonia analyst Zoe Biller as she tests it out for herself.
Facing Losses, Carpet & Rug Manufacturers Scramble to Diversify
In the global flooring market, a sharp trend toward luxury vinyl tile (LVT) has spurred some traditional carpet and rug manufacturers to diversify their product portfolios. Find out what makes LVT so appealing, as well as which new products have been introduced to meet the increased demand.