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U.S. Finalizes Truck Fuel and Emission Standards
The final standards are expected to lower CO2 emissions by 1.1 billion metric tons and reduce oil consumption by two billion barrels over the lifetime of the vehicles sold under the program.
Sensor Technology Helping to Spur Industry 4.0 Adoption
Industry 4.0 is being driven by technologies aimed at extracting the value of the Internet of Things for manufacturers.
Weak Sales Projected for Low-Voltage Motor Market
Since the third quarter of 2014 overall sales of low-voltage motors (below 690 V) have struggled, a report says.
The Futuristic Landscape of Wholesale Packaging Supplies
Consumer brands from Dell to Ferrero are embracing sustainable and recyclable packaging material.
IoT Could Cause Energy Use to Spiral
Autonomous streaming of data by billions of sensors removes the existing potential constraints to the growth in internet energy consumption.
Bisphenol S Damages Egg Cells
Decreased fertility was seen at lower internal doses of BPS than BPA—suggesting that BPS may be more damaging to the reproductive system.
A Better Way to Predict Turbulence
Turbulence can be detected in a more precise way using data already being broadcast by the transponders installed in most modern commercial airplanes.
Silicon Anodes Could Boost Lithium-ion Battery Capacity
Capacity is limited because electrode materials such as graphite are able to stably adsorb a limited number of lithium ions.
Portable Diagnostic Speeds Sepsis Detection
Compact microscope may reduce the time needed to detect sepsis from 24 hours to 30 minutes.
Regenerative Material Helps Heal Diabetic Wounds
A thermo-responsive bandage heals diabetic wounds faster than a conventional bandage.
"Cubesat" Network to Study Earth’s Thermosphere
The satellites will carry out measurements of the region between 200 km and 380 km above Earth.
IEEE Engineering360 Media Solutions Releases Results from Annual Survey of Social Media Use in the Industrial Sector
Adoption of social media by engineering, technical, manufacturing and industrial professionals remains steady, though more established online channels offer higher work-related value among this audience.
A Water Treatment Alternative to Chlorine?
The Netherlands leads the way in implementing alternatives to chlorinating water. Can their example be copied elsewhere?
Artificial Intelligence Developed to Help First Responders
As an event is monitored, software learns and starts to make predictions about what resources will be needed next.
Technology Displays Traffic Light Change Clock
Audi says the feature represents its first step in vehicle-to-infrastructure integration.
Treating PLA Increases Strength and Lengthens Life
Applying heat and pressure adds life and strengthens PLA, university researchers show.
Composite Stacking for Strength
University researchers use layering technique to strengthen composite material.
3-D Lattice Structure Absorbs Vibration
The structure is rigid meaning that it could be used as a structural element for propellers, rockets and rotors.
"Liquid Fingerprinting" Technique to Be Commercialized
The W-INK concept exploits the chemical and optical properties of precisely nanostructured materials to distinguish liquids by their surface tension.
Oil and Gas Production Add to Ozone Woes, Study Says
Chemical vapors from oil and gas production add around 3 ppb a day of locally produced ozone in Colorado, and potentially more on high-ozone days.