Joshua M. Pearce

Michigan Technology University

The Hidden Costs of Standing Still

The Hidden Costs of Standing Still

October 1, 2026

Rivian R1S electric SUV styled as Ghostbusters vehicle with roof-mounted equipment in nighttime urban setting

Rivian Ain't Afraid of No Ghosts: EV Maker Deploys Ghostbusters Themed Software Update

October 14, 2026

Orange and blue industrial warehouse racking system with metal shelving and structural beams

Nucor's $105M Indiana Expansion to Increase Production of Engineered Utility Structures

October 14, 2026

Electronics factory workers assembling and inspecting green circuit boards on an industrial production line

Hirose President Mark Kojak’s Plan for Tariffs, AI and New Priorities After Joining Manufacturer Council

October 14, 2026

Modeling AI ROI Like a CFO, Not a Vendor

Modeling AI ROI Like a CFO, Not a Vendor

A six-step framework for building AI business cases that survive audit scrutiny, board review, and hindsight.

October 1, 2026

3D printed adaptive aids can cut costs by more than 94 percent.

Your Grandparents Need a 3D Printer

There are dozens of adaptive aids that can be printed for pennies, helping with tasks like refueling a car, chopping vegetables and using scissors.

December 17, 2018

The number of coal mining jobs has gone up slightly, but many times less than solar-related ones.

Why Don't We Retrain Workers for Solar?

It could be an alternative to propping up coal power plants.

August 24, 2018

Trade Wars Will Boost 3D Printing

Even five years ago, 3D printing products at home could beat the costs of Chinese-manufactured ones by 90 percent or more.

July 13, 2018

Using solar power could give the U.S. military some advantages – and more security.

U.S. Military Needs Solar Power

Solar power can protect the U.S. military from threats to the electric grid.

September 14, 2017