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Standard Supports Effective Facilities Management
ISO 41001 will help to clarify what facilities management is and why it’s a strategically important discipline.
Bypass Contactors Put Motor Soft Starters on Cruise Control
Internal and external bypass contactors allow motors to run continuously at full speed after a soft starter completes its job.
U.S. Navy Flight Tests 100% Jet Biofuel
The process can produce a fuel with all the properties and chemistry of jet fuel without having to blend with petroleum-based JP-5.
Diagnosing Malaria with Imaging and Deep Learning
The method uses computer "deep learning" and light-based holographic scans to spot malaria-infected cells from an untouched blood sample.
Coffee-infused Foam Removes Lead, Mercury from Water
In still water, the foam removed up to 99% of lead and mercury ions from the water over the course of 30 hours.
Adaptive Technology Aids Vehicle Steering, Ford Says
Adaptive steering can add or subtract rotations at the steering wheel. Up to one full revolution can be saved at low speeds when steering lock-to-lock.
Acoustic Resonator May Enhance Communication
One feature of the system is that it operates at 10 gigahertz, which allows for a high signal-processing speed.
Breakthrough Advancements in Biofuels Research?
After a look at some biomass basics, this article examines an example of research regarding biofuels/biochemicals production methods.
A Hybrid Unmanned Ground Vehicle Is Developed for the Army
The vehicle combines a modular hybrid unmanned ground vehicle made for military applications with robotic control technology.
BAE Systems to Bolster U.S. Navy’s Ability to Share Data
The technology uses a real-time exchange of voice, data, imagery, and full-motion video from a variety of sources.
Next-Gen Hand Grenade Goes High-Tech
With the new multi-purpose grenade, soldiers have the ability to choose either fragmentation or concussive effects desired for the situation.
"Premium" Gas Does Not Necessarily Improve Performance
AAA found no benefit to using premium gasoline in a vehicle that requires only regular-grade fuel.
Room-Temperature Multiferroic Material Developed
In electronics, the advantages of multiferroics include their reversible polarization in response to low-power electric fields and the ability to hold their polarized state without continuous power.
Artificial Pancreas Gains FDA Approval
Hybrid closed-loop system monitors blood glucose and adjusts insulin dose for type 1 diabetics.
Fuel Cell-powered Plane Takes Flight
A 15-minute flight marked the maiden voyage of a zero emissions, hydrogen-fueled airplane.
Low-Cost Diagnostic Sensor for Cystic Fibrosis
Compared to other methods used for chloride detection, the citrate-based fluorescent material is more sensitive to chloride and is able to detect it over a wider range of concentrations.
Cell Uses Sunlight to Produce Electricity and Hydrogen
The bio-photo-electro-chemical cell is based on the process of photosynthesis in plants, in which light drives electrons that produce storable chemical energetic molecules.
Pegasus TransTech, Geotab Team on Fleet Management System
Transflo includes data and telematics software for fleet managers.
Rocket Lab Completes Private Orbital Launch Site
The facility will be the primary site for launches of Rocket Lab’s Electron vehicle.
"Circular Building" Aims to Maximize Reuse of Materials
The building was constructed from materials that can be removed with minimum damage, helping each component retain its value.