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Model IDs Likeliest Locations of MH370 Wreckage
Results indicate that the most probable locations to discover additional washed-up debris are Tanzania and Mozambique.
Broadband Light Absorbers Could Boost Solar Cell Efficiency
The absorbers were shown to operate at 800 degrees Celsius and absorb light of wavelengths ranging from 300 to 1750 nanometers.
Biopolymers Bring Potential for Thermal-resistant Dairy Bottles
The biopolymers can be used to produce packaging for dairy products, such as fresh milk, shakes and yogurts with probiotics.
Blowmolding Tool Helps Evaluate PET Bottle Additives
The mold complements the company’s tooling that produces flask-shaped bottles, which have declined in popularity.
Die Cutter Designed for Digital Presses
The TCC3300 die cutter from Rotary Technologies was designed for digital presses.
Plastic Components Join the Industrial Smart Parade
Its isense line of plastic products embed sensing and communication capabilities to cables, energy chains and linear bearings.
Pressurized Liquid Alters Blowmolding Process
The technology uses pressurized liquid instead of compressed air to form rigid plastic bottles.
The Engineering Firm’s Dilemma
Top management often has to be open to implementing structures and to staffing their organizations to foster collaboration.
Edible Coatings Created for Food Packaging
A slick coating for food packaging is nontoxic and edible.
Made in the UK: Turbine Blades for Offshore Wind
Some of the first UK-built blades for installation at an offshore wind farm arrive at a pre-assembly facility.
Study of Natural CO2 Reservoir Supports Viability of Carbon Capture
CO2 must remain buried for at least 10,000 years to avoid the impacts on climate.
Self-Healing Fabric Coating Could Be Used to Develop Protective Clothing
The polymer is self-healing in the presence of water, so laundering would repair micro and macro defects in the coating, making such garments rewearable and reusable.
Ethanol Is Fermented From Carbon Monoxide
The scientists found that Clostridium ljungdahlii feasts on and then ferments carbon monoxide.
Airbus Developing Autonomous Flying Vehicles
Flight tests of the first vehicle prototype are slated for the end of 2017, the company says.
Engineering Students Build Tiny Wheeled, Piloted Aircraft
The paraglider attached at the back of the Delta catches the wind when the aircraft moves forward to provide the lift required for takeoff. Image credit: NUS.
Hydrogel Patch May Improve Colorectal Cancer Treatment
A clinician could remove a tumor and apply a patch to the inner surface of the colon.
Cyber-Physical Systems Research Aims for Safer Construction-Site Temporary Structures
While CPS has already been implemented in the manufacturing, transportation and healthcare industries, its benefits to the construction industry are still being explored.
From Mars to Earth: Engineering Innovations Find Earthbound Applications
Notable innovations applicable to earthbound issues include flexible circuitry, labyrinth seal technology and robot arms.
The Fresnel Lens: A 19th Century Innovation with 21st Century Uses
The Fresnel lens revolutionized maritime navigation and now finds uses in everything from bar scanners to solar energy systems.
Wireless Tracking Technology to Be Deployed in the Alps
Skiers will be equipped with a sensor module that transmits his or her location to the network via a gateway.