Family · General · Ketan Deshpande · Life · Minnesota · MN

Minnesota’s oldest and biggest fireworks show

This year we decided to attend the July 4th fireworks at Delano, Minnesota. Delano's fireworks show is "oldest and biggest in Minnesota" , going strong since 1857. Delano is also home to The Peppermint Twist, a iconic drive in restaurant that serves awesome milk shakes. You have to try their original peppermint milk shake. Good food , shakes and quick service, go visit them.

automotive · business strategies · Global trends · manufacturing · US Economy

Which car companies are the most American

Can you name which car companies or brands are the most American made ? As the Trump administration reviews changes to NAFTA and other economic policies, the industry has already started to update their investment and manufacturing plans. Companies like Ford, GM and FCA have announced jobs coming back to the US.  Ford has backing away from investing $1.6 billion in a new Mexican assembly plant, however continuing their plans to expand transmission and engine factories in Mexico.

Family · Ketan Deshpande · Life · Minnesota · MN

A must see landmark in Minneapolis

The Minneapolis Sculpture Garden opened in 1988 and is now open after the recent removation. It is also the home of the iconic Spoonbridge and Cherry. The sculpture garden exhibits over 40 collections from the Walker Art Center. For 2017 a few new sculptures are also added.

automotive · injection molding · Material technology · Thermoplastic

Solvay’s PPS materials pass ATF compatibility tests

Solvay has recently reported that their line on PPS resins that are sold under the trade name of Ryton® passed a wide variety of compatibility tests in most commonly used ATF fluids. Ultra-low viscosity ATF fluids reduce CoF and help reduce frictional losses in a transmission system.

Climate change · New Technology · renewable energy

NASA’s fusion powered rocket prototype

In recent news NASA has disclosed that they are funding a startup that is working towards developing a working prototype for a fusion powered rocket. Scientists revealed that they may have addressed a few key challenges in sustaining a fusion reaction.