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3D-printed prosthetics are often customized to fit perfectly and can be significantly cheaper than traditional ones, sometimes even free thanks to open-source designs and volunteer efforts. elaborate

Honeywell
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Honeywell's early success was partly driven by its invention and mass production of the first successful automatic home thermostat. elaborate

Schneider Electric's logo features a stylized "S" that subtly incorporates an electrical wave. elaborate

3M
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3M

3M invented the Post-it Note. elaborate

Siemens
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Siemens

Siemens was involved in the construction of the first transatlantic telegraph cable. elaborate

Digital fabrication techniques, like 3D printing, are now being used to create custom prosthetics and medical implants tailored to individual patients' needs. elaborate

LafargeHolcim
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LafargeHolcim

LafargeHolcim is the world's largest cement producer. elaborate

Bosch
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Robert Bosch, the founder of the Bosch company, was a strong advocate for worker welfare, implementing profit-sharing and other benefits long before they were common practice. elaborate

Caterpillar
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Caterpillar

Caterpillar Inc., the construction equipment giant, was originally founded as a farm implement company building threshing machines. elaborate

4D Printing
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4D Printing

4D printing can create objects that change shape or properties in response to stimuli like heat or light, essentially "printing" the object's future form. elaborate

GE once owned NBC. elaborate

DuPont
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DuPont

DuPont invented Kevlar, the incredibly strong material used in bulletproof vests. elaborate

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