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The article evaluates the Paper Mate Biodegradable pens and pencils which consist of Mirel PHA bioplastic from Newell Rubbermaid Inc.

The article informs that the periodical and Gardner Business Media have launched their annual Top Shops Benchmarking survey for injection molders. It mentions the survey is free and anonymous, with results to be published in the October 2023 issue of the periodical. Participants who complete the questionnaire will receive a personalized report comparing their individual facility against the survey results, compiled by Gardner Business Media's Gardner Intelligence unit.

The article evaluates several workplace equipment including True 24H / 24 comfort Svenstol chair by StolComfort, the multifunctional mobile desk "Tablet rolls" by Office Plus, and The new Fixpencil Caran D'ache, propelling pencil of architects.

The article presents an interview with farmers Shane and Shelley Berry. Among the issues they discussed include how the lack of rainfall in 2020 has pushed them to try growing 60 acres of black-eyed peas along with 310 acres of cotton, the field trials they conducted prior to planting black-eyed peas, and their hope that the black-eyed peas will generate a profit and will be beneficial for the 2021 cotton crop.

The article informs that the U.S. Marine Corps sees artificial intelligence technology as a way to streamline its business operations.

Several letters to the editor are presented in response to articles in previous issues including one on the level of knowledge some engineers have about the nature of their profession, another on the problems in software engineering, and last, on the use of the traditional pencil instead of software.

Discusses the propensity of photographers to lose their pens or pencils. Solutions to the problem.

The article focuses on the development of carbon-nanotube pencils by chemists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) for use in creating carbon-nanotube sensors. It explains how the first sensor made with the nanotube pencil has detected ammonia. The researchers are hoping the sensors could detect any gas, including nerve gas that would help soldiers detect chemical weapons easily.

An interview with Anton Wolfgang von Faber-Castell, chairman of the German family-owned Faber-Castell that gained fame from making pencils, is presented. Faber-Castell credits the company's longevity to its product development, its visionary approach to business, and a rejection of nepotism. It describes how the company was forced to evolve several times, an example of which is when the invention of the calculator in the early 70s removed 25% of its revenue from its slide rule sales.

The article offers tips for librarians about the prevention of educational materials such as pens, pencils and notepads from getting lost. It states that one should apply velcro dots to the materials to fasten it to the upper part of the keyboard, student sign-in clipboard and to the side of the monitor. It also mentions that all the materials should be kept in reach.

The article features pencils from The Smencil Co.

Several letters to the editor are presented in response to topics discussed in previous issues including industrial accidents, benefits of using a pencil and software piracy.

Several letters to the editor are presented related to the insanity lying behind the mentality of environmental protection in the August 14, 2006 issue, the role of the mighty pencil in the real world of engineering design in the June 26, 2006 issue, and the comparison between math software and the No. 2 Pencil.

Reports on the problem with right-handed pencils with the inscription 'Don't Do Drugs' that appear upside down and backward to left-handed writers. Removal of letters left to right upon sharpening to read 'Drugs' at some point.

Discusses the connection between graphite and lead in pencils. Swedish chemist Carl W. Scheele's determination that black lead was actually a form of carbon; Description of how pencils are made; Types of wood that have been used to make pencils; Indications of the hardness of lead; Historical significance of names stamped on pencils.

Describes the Handy Holder which mounts on drafting machines, desks or computer terminal for stashing pencils and other drawing implements. Velcro strips for mounting the plastic unit.

Reports on the status of the United States Department of Commerce's investigation into anti-dumping practices in the pencil industry. Less Than Fair Value (LTFV) determination for pencils manufactured in China and Taiwan; International Trade Administration decision; Anti-dumping duties on imported products.