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In the engineering sector, workplace culture and safety are intricately intertwined, forming a nexus that's integral to organizational success. As the industry diversifies and broadens its reach, understanding the crucial role that an inclusive and...
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As the global demand for energy continues to rise, the role of energy engineers is becoming increasingly crucial. Energy engineering is at the...
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Subsea engineering, also known as marine or seabed-to-surface engineering, is a specialized field that deals with the design, installation, and...
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While there are many types of engineers in this world that cover a large span of different realms of expertise, such as Civil Engineering, ...
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You’ve always enjoyed understanding how things work, and when you read down the list of top-earning degrees, one predominated — engineering. You...
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The semiconductor industry is a rapidly growing sector that requires large-scale capital projects to sustain its growth. These projects, which...
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Are you a building owner who is wondering if you need a structural engineer? If so, read on for ten reasons why you should definitely consider hiring...
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There are two types of stabbing valves that must be prepared for well control: Full Opening Safety Valve (TIW valve) and Inside BOP valve...
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3DEXPERIENCE® World is back in person in Nashville, TN and, at PES, we’re ready to share with you the global 3DEXPERIENCE Works ecosystem....
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When it comes to civil engineering, there are a few different disciplines that you need to know about. Each one of these disciplines plays an...
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This year’s virtual 3DEXPERIENCE Modeling & Simulation Conference focused on game-changing technology from CATIA, SOLIDWORKS and SIMULIA,...
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Ever since FINFOAM became a division of Thompson Industrial Services, it has been a core service and a favorite among their industrial clients. ...
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The UL Lafayette College of Education is constructing a new 70,000-square-foot building that will provide better instruction and research technology...
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PES has recently announced that it has named Tyler Cook as the company’s Operations Manager. Cook has been with PES for the past 2 years and was an...
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PES has recently announced that it has named Sean Mallory as the company’s Chief Value Officer. Mallory has been with PES for over 11 years and has...
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Historically, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) issues within the oil and gas industry has been placed in various positions along...
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The Internet of Things (IoT) is providing a major boost to the automation sector. Industrial automation firms that employ IoT solutions can benefit...
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Having trouble understanding the complicated jargon of the oil and gas industry? Using common knowledge of the world around us can help simplify...
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When you think about the manufacturing industry, it's easy to imagine a huge warehouse full of machines and equipment that all work together with...
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Practical Engineering Solutions is very excited to announce the addition of Mary Malhiet to our newest service offering in the inspection arena. ...
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Industry 4.0 is upon us, and with it comes new opportunities for the manufacturing sector. If you're not sure what Industry 4.0 is or how it can...
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Bellard & Associates has merged with PES and has moved their offices to 124 Heymann Blvd and the new company will operate under the PES’...
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As simple as the media portrays the oil and gas industry sometimes, in reality, it is quite a sophisticated and elaborate process. With the many...
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Even if you think your operation couldn't get better, there's always room for improvement. Thanks to rapidly developing technology, you have new...
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Traditional vehicles are tailored to specific uses and cannot generally cross exposed ground surfaces. On the other hand, amphibious vehicles, such...
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Are you looking to start an engineering firm, but skeptical about all of the risks that come with it? Below we talk about the old way compared to...
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The petroleum industry and the oil and gas industry are undergoing a significant shift, with this being driven by a few trends. While much of this...
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Civil engineering is an ever-changing industry. With advancements in technology, we've seen the civil engineering field evolve from working solely...
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Drafters have a unique combination of skills that can be utilized in many different areas. They design products, architecture, and industrial...
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I used to be a mechanical engineer on salary, but I left my job because I wanted more proprietorship in my work. For those of you who know my story,...
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We are always looking for ways to reduce risk, increase efficiency, avoid injuries, and save money. One way is by hiring a geotechnical engineer.
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At PES, we have developed a competitive system for all of our employees. This system was designed to drive the right decisions through transparency...
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Civil Engineering is a diverse field with many disciplines, including geotechnical. Let's explore what geotechnical engineering is and its...
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The First Down Oil Services hydro-firing tool is patent pending and has a PE stamp from Practical Engineering Solutions. This hydro-firing head is a...
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Over the past few months, a large area in Broussard, Louisiana has turned into a giant construction site, leaving people wondering, "What could they...
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While many countries are pinning their hopes for an economic recovery on the U.S., one West African nation is heading for an economic boom. Senegal...
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Are passionate about precision design and tireless in your pursuit of customer satisfaction? Are you a high performer looking for top compensation on...
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CASPR technology is an innovative "no-touch" disinfection technology that utilizes a Natural Catalytic Converter (NCC) to create Hydrogen Peroxide...
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Process engineering is a complex and continuously changing field – so it can be difficult to understand exactly what a process engineer does....
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Lithium batteries are recently becoming more pertinent in today's industries and engineering, which will ultimately impact the oil and gas industry. ...
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Are passionate about precision design and tireless in your pursuit of customer satisfaction? Are you a high performer looking for top compensation on...
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If you have recently started your career as an entry-level engineer, you are probably wondering what steps you’ll need to take to climb the ladder. ...
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Are you a recent engineering graduate looking for a next step? Sure, you've probably learned how to design, realize, operate, maintain and retire...
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As every engineer in the field knows, when it comes to standards, API is our go-to when focusing on oil and gas industry operations and procedures -...
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At PES, we designed a system that showcases each project and assigned team members compensation. Crazy right? See how implementing this practice has...
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What makes being part of an engineering team so fulfilling? Hear it from Blake - a former Engineer-in-Training. Here's how StoneWall's culture...
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Designers study, research and develop ideas for products and the systems used to make them. But is this statement true in all cases? Sure, drafting...
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Engineers design, realize, operate, maintain and retire systems that transform form, state or location of matter, energy and information. But is this...
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Are you ready to learn real-world designing and engineering applications? Then this is for you! The PES training programs are designed by industry...
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This quarter’s PES core value champion is one whose exceptional leadership skills are magnified by his optimism and his ambition. It is these...
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Moore's Machine Shop is excited to bring to market the new norm, an industrial sanitation station. Keep reading to discover all the benefits of this...
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Fortress Downhole Tools is excited to bring to market the industry’s first Pay-Per-Stage, recycling setting tool program. Keep reading to discover...
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Over the past five years, StoneWall and PES have been on their own paths each building an organization that would try and redefine the engineering...
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Help us earn the 2020 FedEx Small Business Incentive!
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We're elated to welcome more talent to our team: Talia Randazzo!
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We shed some light on how important each step of the CBD manufacturing process - enabling manufacturers on delivering the purest product as possible...
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While south Louisiana has been struggling for the greater part of the last decade in the oil and gas industry, the future is looking bright for the...
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iFortress - a cutting edge management solution for the oil and gas industry, that combines a 2D laser engraved coding system with a robust...
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Fortress - The most advanced inventory solutions provider for the oil and gas industry. Fortress officially provides consignment based tool...
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A separation deep and shallow water provinces in the Gulf of Mexico could lead to more drilling, jobs, and profitability for the gulf coast.
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Fostering a love for the outdoors is something that south Louisiana natives take pride in. So when we were approached to help support a local Bass...
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Saudi Aramco was attacked by several aerial devices during the wee morning hours last Saturday, September 14th. Though America no longer directly...
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Lets' talk facilities engineering! The intricate procedures followed and the heavy-duty products created inside facilities are reliant upon two main...
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We are super excited to have the experience and leadership of our newest team member Ryan Lavergne.
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Cipher Skin's recent demo at Stonewall's Broussard location was a huge success! Watch the highlight reel to see this amazing technology for yourself.
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Stonewall Engineering and the Young Professionals of LAGCOE (YPL) invite you to join their Networking Social. YPL is a group of individuals from the ...
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Fortress Downhole Tools (Fortress) and IQ Scan® Technology (IQ Scan) announce the execution of a worldwide exclusive License Agreement specific to ...
Stonewall is proud to be a supporter of Representative Dustin Miller (District 40) during his Re-Election Campaign.
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We are super excited to have the experience and leadership of our newest team member Chris Whitney PE, PMP.
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[Lafayette], [LA] - Stonewall Engineering hosts Cipher Skin, who comes to Lafayette looking to expand into the area and showcase their newest...
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Stonewall Engineering is excited to introduce our facilities engineering services - highly effective in the upstream, midstream, and downstream...
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Stonewall has a new home! We moved from our downtown location to a much bigger and more practical location to better serve our diverse customers.
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If you’ve been a citizen of Louisiana or Texas for a couple of decades or more, then you’ve experienced, first-hand, how drastically the oilfield can...
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As an Engineer, you are expected to thrive inside of complex problem solving. Yet, most engineers are not taught or known for their creativity and...
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For us engineers, CO2 is bad, especially when found in good natural gas. That's right, carbon dioxide. As innovators, we are constantly eager to ...
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Engineering has always been a fairly "technological" space. But as technology is continuing to evolve at a rapid pace, engineers are being forced to...
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"Choose a job you love, and you'll never work a day in your life..." As the old saying goes... This saying was ridiculous to me a decade...
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Whether you are a service provider, manufacturer, or a parts rental company; the key to winning customers and keeping them happy is personalized...
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Automation can be an intimidating subject. Relays, switches, transmitters, panels, cables, PROFINET, Modbus, HMIs, PLCs PLC-Who? And industry...
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Innovation can be difficult. As engineers focus more on technical excellence , they tend to find themselves disconnected from the commercial world...
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Mechanical engineering is likely the most vital industry to humankind. As population grows, the needs of humanity grows with it. As technology...
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That’s not a typo. It’s the truth about the world’s most dynamic energy superpower, and what the Eagle Ford and Permian Basin have done for Texas’...
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An introduction to planned updates to DNV GL’s 2-7.1 Standard for Offshore Containers and our new container certification service.
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The picture above is Chevron’s huge Jack/St. Malo platform, a floating steel structure the size of three football fields about 200 miles off the...
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Achieving technical excellence in a company’s chosen field is a commendable goal, but technical excellence means nothing if it doesn’t translate...
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There are a number of engineering firms in Lafayette. One that is still relatively new on the scene has a little different approach that seems to be...
Stonewall, an engineering firm in Lafayette, celebrated its graduation from The Opportunity Machine today.
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Engineers at Caltech and ETH Zurich have developed robots capable of self-propulsion without using any motors, servos, or power supply. Instead,...
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Get ready for $100 oil as early as next year, says Bank of America. US$100 oil might have been a fantasy of oil traders as recently as three months...
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The oil and gas industry reached a new peak today on the market. The price of oil closed at $66.74/barrel on Wednesday - up more than $3/barrel from...
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The ninth brightest star in the night sky sits 642.5 light years away from earth. It has a luminosity about 10,000 that of our own Sun and is nearing...
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Humanity has been fascinated by Mars since long before we stepped foot on the Moon. Our planetary neighbor has been the subject of innumerable works...
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When future generations look back on 2018 what will they remember? Not much, I suspect, except for this amazing robot that can solve a Rubik’s cube...
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" Marie was a modest lady. She was very bright, more capable even, than some of her fellow employees in her department. Even than some of her...
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Sometimes, when I sit in meetings, especially ones in which people don’t seem engaged, I calculate the cost in staff time. I’ve estimated that...
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Starman, a dummy in a SpaceX space suit, is behind the wheel.
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To make a good decision, you need to have a sense of two things: how different choices change the likelihood of different outcomes and how...
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As someone who has worked in the oilfield for 10-plus years, you might expect me to tout hydraulic fracturing as the greatest engineering innovation...
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For many of today’s working mechanical engineers and designers, YouTube has served as a modern-day godsend. The collaborative ecosystem formed on the...
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Your job description is changing. Are you changing to keep up with it? The role of the MODERN-DAY ENGINEER is growing faster than ever.
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Arie de Geus, who was the head of planning for Royal Dutch Shell, stated the issue very concisely. This is what he concluded after a study of...
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THE YOUNG PROFESSIONALS OF LAGCOE (YPL) IS A GROUP OF INDIVIDUALS FROM THE OIL AND GAS INDUSTRY WITH THE DESIRE TO TAKE ACTION TO SEE OUR INDUSTRY...
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The world of engineering has an obsession with the word “innovation,” with new start-ups popping up every day promising to “innovate” everything from...
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Although visionaries such as Elon Musk and Stephen Hawking warn about the possible dangers to humanity if technological singularity actually happens,...
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The editors ASME’s have examined some core technological focuses—bioengineering, automation and robotics, manufacturing, pressure technology, and...
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Have you ever met someone who as soon as you meet them realize they are a used car salesman? Every time you mention something that you may be doing...
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Creativity is one of those things both innate and learned. Certain people have more natural comfort than others with the creative process, as well as...
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LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY)- The 24th Festival of Light was held tonight in Lafayette. Hundreds of Families enjoyed Christmas lights, holiday shopping,...
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"As fresh gunfire erupted, all the soldiers but Patton leapt back into the security of the trench. The men implored Patton to escape from the...
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In an engineering utopia, every project would come in on time and under budget—and, of course, be delivered by a unicorn. Two of these are possible,...
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We have all been there, in the middle of a design project that seems stale, boring, no end in sight. What do you do when you get there? What do you...
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After going through several years of what can be considered a grueling engineering curriculum, you may believe that you’re completely prepared for...
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Abraham Lincoln once said, “Give me six hours to chop down a tree, and I will spend the first four sharpening the ax.” While you probably aren’t...
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The reason I am writing about the act of being “positive” is because of how frequently it showed up in my life. Baseball was the first place in which...
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The year is 2017. As an owner or an executive of your company, what is it about the current environment that is causing you sleepless nights? Is it...
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There are various factors you may contemplate when hiring a Mechanical engineering firm, but are all the factors solely based on engineering work?
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Thousands of wells require 10,000-psi rated frac plugs that can be installed in the wellbore so that cluster perforating operations can be carried...
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FEA as Wikipedia defines it: FEA (Finite Element Analysis) as applied in engineering is a computational tool for performing engineering analysis....
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This article will outline 10 contrary values and beliefs you are up against on your course to staying in the learning mode, as well as give examples...
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We have all been there, in the middle of a design project that seems stale, boring, no end in sight. What do you do when you get there? What do you...
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Do you have a junior engineer developing in your home? Do you want him/her to start learning the fundamentals that the professional engineers use...
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Do you know why you would hire a professional engineer? In my years of experience, and while at Stonewall, I would say most people do not understand...
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They are stoics among us, and they are identifiable only by their character and code of conduct. We know who they are only by the example they set...
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Here in South Louisiana we seem to have a envie (ahnvee) for telling jokes, or in some cases asking tricky questions. I read a recent article...
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StoneWall's Approach: Downhole tools are no simple task. Some would equate them to designing for outer space. As engineers, we can neither see nor...
DO YOU HAVE A NEW CONCEPT YOU WANT DESIGNED? StoneWall is now offering free 3D concept designs for all eligible ideas. Sign up today to initiate...
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Do you have a code of conduct? Is it getting you where you want to go? Wherever there has been engineers engaged in some mutual endeavor, there has...
Understanding Engineers, Realizing Potential: In order to work great as a team you must start with communication. You can achieve this through...
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Perceived Problem: The only way to perform wetland restoration projects is with a Marsh Buggy. (Image below) Operators have to settle with the lack...
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The Problem A customer in Midland, Tx needed an unconventional solution to a common problem. StoneWall was tasked with designing that solution. The...
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One of vendors needed just that. Gulfside Fabricators (www.gulfsidefab.com) teamed up with StoneWall to design and manufacture a coil tubing...
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StoneWall teamed up with partners at Rossi Oilfield Services to design and manufacture a new line of downhole tools. This new design is optimized to...
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Controlled Fluids Inc, Stonewall, and Braeden teamed up to provide a turn key solution for the oil & gas industry. The product consisted of a DNV...
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Stonewall was engaged by a customer in order to solve their issues with their current...
StoneWall teamed up with partners at the Opportunity Machine to design, manufacture, and implement a beverage tool for drones. Check out the video...
Honored to be a part of this great accomplishment and to have the opportunity to support the success of ExPert Landing String Solutions LLC. Check...