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International Truck Offers Collision Mitigation System as Standard
Bendix Wingman Advanced gives drivers information regarding following distance and alerts regarding stationary objects.
Industrial Internet Security Framework Is Published
The guidelines are intended to help managers protect their organizations from cyber security breaches by making use of well-designed risk assessments.
Neural Implant May Improve Tactile Sense for Amputees
An implantable electrode promises better prosthetic limb control and sensory feedback.
Composites That Self-Heal at Low Temperatures
The researchers obtained a healing efficiency of over 100% in a glass fiber-reinforced laminate at temperatures of -60° Celsius.
Extending Battery Life for Mobile Devices
The researchers designed a radio with the ability to offload energy to larger devices nearby, in effect making both device size and battery consumption proportional to the size of battery.
Flywheels Proposed to Save Energy on Trains
Although flywheels are an older technology, they are used on many modern, high-end applications, such as the International Space Station and race cars built by Audi and Porsche.
"Phase Separation" in Oxides Could Produce a Multifunctional Chip
The ORNL proof-of-principle experiment shows that phase-separated materials could be a way beyond the “one-chip-fits-all” approach.
U.S. Sees Sizable Increase in R&D Spending
Adjusted for inflation, growth in U.S. total R&D performance averaged 1.2% annually between 2008 and 2014.
Nissan LEAF Battery Available Sans Car
The first battery packs are currently being fitted into a number of niche, off-highway vehicles and scalable energy storage for both domestic and commercial markets.
Network Cookies" Proposed to Break Net-Neutrality Deadlock
Network Cookies allow users to choose which traffic should get favored delivery and put network operators and content providers on a level playing field in catering to such preferences.
Virginia Tech to Use Drone Delivery
Package delivery, especially for rapid turnaround operations like food, is one of the most challenging applications of drone technology.
Engineer's Guide to Corrosion: Part 1
In a series of articles, Engineering360 examines some of the most important aspects of corrosion that are related to water and steam use in industrial plants and power generation facilities.
PKB Wins Contract to Support Mars 2020 Mission
PKB will manufacture ball bearings for several motors in the robotic arm actuator of a robotic science rover.
Dow Opens "Studio" for Laminating Adhesives
The studio is aimed at accelerating development of a range of plastics applications, including laminating adhesives projects.
Oxybenzone Damages Reefs
Researchers have found oxybenzone concentrations in some Hawaiian waters at more than 30 times the level considered safe for corals.
Mixed-Reality Technology Speeds Service Calls
Using HoloLens, service technicians will be able to visualize and identify problems with elevators ahead of a job and have hands-free access to technical and expert information when on site.
Continental Tests Tires with Dandelion Treads
The long-term goal of Continental's research is to find an ecologically and economically viable solution to the increasing demand for natural rubber.
Asphalt-Based Carbon-Capture Technology Advances
A new form of asphalt can sequester 154% of its weight in carbon dioxide at high pressures that are common at gas wellheads.
U.S. Navy Developing High-Tech Bandage
The bandage will be lightweight, keep the wound fresh and maintain tissue condition for up to 72 hours.
Radar-Based Imaging May Improve Avalanche Protection
The system produces 3D images that reveal how snow flows deep inside avalanches.