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IEEE Aims to Draft Standard for Consumer 3D Printing
The IEEE P3030 standard will include descriptions of various domains, definitions of domain abstractions and identification of commonalities between different domains.
Researchers Tout LED That Is Reliable, Low Cost and Sustainable
Approach could cut LED costs by as much as 90% from current methods that rely on rare-earth elements.
Auto Industry Now the Third Largest Market for Power Semiconductors, IHS Says
Industry was particularly strong in advanced driver assistance systems and infotainment systems.
China's Defense Budget Set to Double by 2020, IHS Says
The country currently ranks as the third-largest importer of defense equipment.
Ericsson-Led Research Breaks Silicon Photonics Integration Barriers
Single silicon photonics chip houses thousands of optical circuits.
48 Volts: Time for a Jolt to Vehicle Performance?
The timing of 48 V largely depends on European emission and fuel efficiency requirements. However, the U.S. and Japan are not far behind.
Nature-Inspired Engineering Design
The BLN research network looks at how nature handles tasks in order to improve the way those functions are done on the factory floor.
Waste Coffee Used for Methane Storage
The process involves soaking the waste coffee grounds in sodium hydroxide and heating to 700-900° C in a furnace.
Technique Lowers Cost of Energy-Efficient Embedded Computer Systems
Prototype boasts 95% efficiency and component costs of $0.50.
ASTM Standard Evaluates Hydration Differences in Cement Mixtures
Will help with screening materials and proportions without having to spend time and money on trial mixtures.
Complacency Helped Lead to Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Accident, IAEA Says
Complacency, along with design weaknesses and regulatory lapses, helped cause the 2011 accident.
Mexican Energy Industry Opening Drives Infrastructure Investment
The recent opening of the Mexican upstream energy industry, combined with access to U.S. natural gas feedstock, is driving energy investment on both sides of the border.
Renault Launches Fuel-Efficient Distribution Truck Project
The Efficient Distribution Truck project aims to design a prototype Renault Trucks D Wide Euro 6 with a refrigerated body.
Wind Turbine Pile Test Shows Potential to Cut Costs
Reducing the quantity of steel in a wind turbine’s foundation may reduce electricity production costs.
GM India to Export Chevy Beat to Mexico
India to become a global export hub for automaker.
Nuclear Power Costs Remain Competitive, Say IEA/NEA
The cost of nuclear power is in line with other baseload sources, but new nuclear plants can generate electricity more cheaply over their lifetime if financing costs are low.
Small Business Jobs Index Lower in August Despite Employment Growth, IHS Says
The index was down 0.51% from August 2014. The East North Central continued as the top-performing region.
“DC/DC Book of Knowledge” Is the Complete Guide to Power Conversion Basics
Sponsored: The “DC/DC Book of Knowledge – Practical Tips for the User” is an overview guide to power-conversion technology.
Dense Wind Turbine Spacing Could Sap Available Energy
A slowdown is substantial for large wind farms and results in less renewable energy generated for each turbine.
Designing Security Features into Industrial Assets
The process of integrating security into products requires a deep understanding of the assets’ use cases and deployment scenarios.