HEADLINES ARCHIVE

  • Going the Last Mile with Delivery Robots

    Companies are testing driverless wheeled vehicles in urban environments for “last mile” deliveries.

  • Technology Helps Ease Oil Patch Pain

    Technology developments are helping frackers address environmental concerns and still drill profitably despite low commodity prices.

  • Laser Surface Preparation Yields Superior Joining of Composites, Aluminum

    The team found that using a laser to remove layers of material from surfaces prior to bonding improves the performance of the joints and provides a path toward automation for high-volume use.

  • "RoboBees" Can Perch to Save Energy

    The RoboBee uses an electrode patch and a foam mount to absorb shock. The robot's total weight is 100 mg—similar to that of a real bee.

  • Shipborne Coal a Threat to Marine Life

    Coal dust enters the marine environment at loading and storage facilities, when it is blown or washed into the sea, during transport and, less commonly, in shipping disasters.

  • "Diamond-Like" Coating Could Extend Wind Turbine Drivetrain Life

    Due to the strenuous environment inherent in wind turbine drivetrains, key components are prone to failure, meaning turbines require regular maintenance that drives up the price of wind energy.

  • Banana Biomass a Promising Power Source for Ecuador

    In addition to meeting over half of the province's electricity needs, use of banana waste would diversify Ecuador's energy matrix, create jobs and boost the local economy and rural development.

  • Where Soft Starters May Make Sense

    Savings may be possible when using a soft starter instead of an AC drive in the proper applications.

  • Diaphragm Metering Pumps Help Avoid Contamination

    Pump users must account for ruptures when deciding between the two main styles of diaphragm pumps, mechanically or hydraulically actuated.

  • Fuel-Pump Tests Pave Way for Methane-Fueled Mars Lander

    A NASA team designed, built, and tested two turbopumps with identical designs.

  • The Big Three of Brushless Motors

    When the application allows, design engineers may opt for brushless motors in place of brushed motors.

  • Firefighters’ Tool to Monitor Mobility for Seniors

    A positioning system used in fire rescue may help in geriatric diagnostics.

  • Cutting the Cost and Risk of Carbon Capture

    Existing technology can be leveraged to cut CCS costs in the UK.

  • JC Penney Headquarters Building Uses Ice to Cut Energy Bills

    By using the ice energy storage technology, JC Penney is able to flatten its electricity load profile and reduce energy consumption during peak demand periods.

  • Graphene Boosts Strength, Elasticity of Rubber

    Adding 0.1% graphene made the rubber 50% stronger.

  • Educating the Engineer of the Future

    Some employers report a disconnection between what they want from the early career engineer and what they get.

  • Phantom 3 Drone Offers an Integrated Package and a Lesson

    In reviewing the DJI Phantom 3, a former flight-test engineer learns there is more to operating a drone than just powering it up and taking off.

  • Ford Tests CO2-Based Foams

    Use of captured carbon in place of petroleum as a plastic foam feedstock potentially helps reduce CO2 in two ways.

  • Modified Cement Emits Light for Roadways, Buildings

    A researcher has created a light-emitting product that has an estimated lifespan of 100 years.

  • Taking 3D Printing to Air

    The approach may offer a means to create customized biomedical and electronic devices that don’t rely on a rigid substrate or a flat plane.

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