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Cooling Towers and the Fight Against Harmful Microbes
A recent deadly outbreak of Legionnaire’s disease focuses attention on cooling towers and their cleanliness.
Linear Motor Aircraft Launch System Takes the Steam Out of Catapults
The next U.S. Navy aircraft carrier will not have a traditional steam catapult, but instead will use an electromagnetic rail gun for aircraft launch and recovery.
Researchers Examine Owl Wings to Cut Wind Turbine Noise
An owl’s wing structure cuts noise by smoothing the passage of air as it passes over the wing, scattering the sound.
Microscope Offers Platform to Observe Chemical and Physical Properties
The Hybrid Photonic Mode-Synthesizing Atomic Force Microscope combines the disciplines of nanospectroscopy and nanomechanical microscopy.
Technology Could Cut Wind Energy Costs by Detecting Bearing Failures
The method uses ultrasonic waves to measure the load transmitted through a ball bearing in a wind turbine.
Microscopic Rake Boosts Efficiency of Low-Cost Solar Cells
Researchers say that when commercialized, the advance could make polymer solar cells more economical.
New Analysis Method Finds Internet Browser Security Flaws
Researchers from Georgia Tech developed a cybersecurity analysis method that discovered 11 previously unknown Internet browser security flaws.
3D-Printed Autonomous Vehicle Rolls onto Campus
The entire car is not printed using 3D technology; the power train, which is similar to a golf cart’s, is manufactured traditionally.
Global Oil Demand Grows at Fastest Pace in Five Years, IEA says
Global oil demand in 2015 is expected to grow by 1.6 mb/d, the fastest pace in five years, as economic growth solidifies and consumers respond to lower oil prices.
Crude Oil Market Turmoil Could Mean “Back to the Future” Experience for Petrochemicals, IHS Says
Oil price volatility is creating a nightmare for companies planning investments, says a new IHS report.
ASTM Standard Would Measure Electrical Resistance of Fresh Concrete
The new standard is intended to show how to sample fresh concrete, prepare a specimen for evaluation and conduct the measurements.
Heat Exchangers and Their Applications
Heat exchangers transfer heat energy from one fluid to another in order to control the temperature of a system or substance.
China Surprises with Yuan Devaluation, IHS Says
Self-described market reform step follows poor trade data.
NSF Awards Funds to Three Engineering Research Centers
Foundation supports 20 ERCs in advanced manufacturing; biotechnology and health care; energy, sustainability and infrastructure; and microelectronics, sensing and IT.
Gel-Spun Carbon Fiber Yields High-Strength Material
Georgia Tech researchers develop a way to make carbon fiber-reinforced polymers that are stronger than traditional carbon-fiber technology.
Reactor Restart Marks End of Japan's Post-Fukushima Shutdown
The process to restart unit 1 of the Sendai nuclear power plant in Japan began August 11, marking the end of almost two years of the country's entire reactor fleet standing idle.
IHS Launches Maritime Portal to Connect Industry Value Chain
Product provides integrated ships movements, maritime intelligence and insight in one place, enabling a deeper analysis of the global shipping fleet.
Favorable Market Drives U.S. Wind Power Market, for Now
With an uncertain domestic market after 2016, some manufacturers have been hesitant to commit additional long-term resources to the U.S. market.
Scientists Explore Making Robots More Autonomous
Project aims to develop mechanisms that can help robots recognize their environments and interactions around them and respond accordingly.
Design for Manufacturability Reduces Product Errors, Total Cost
DFM aims to optimize all functions in the manufacturing process, including fabrication, assembly, test, procurement, shipping, service and repair.