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Drone Use for Package Delivery May Gain a Second Look
Regulators may warm up to the idea of drones being used for commercial purposes, according to Google and Amazon which are among the biggest companies in the U.S. seeking to use the technology for package deliveries.
EPA Proposes Rules for Nanoscale Material
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has put forward reporting requirements under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) for manufacturers, importers and processors of nanoscale material.
Straw House Innovator Looks to Grow a Market
Several straw houses have gone on sale in United Kingdom and their manufacturer insists they are stable.
Underwater Robots Able to “Think” for Themselves
A project developed by researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is giving underwater robots more “cognitive” capabilities.
Airbus Model Contains More than 1,000 3D-Printed Parts
The Airbus A350 XWB has more 3D-printed elements than any other commercial passenger jet. The parts were created in partnership with Stratasys, the additive manufacturing company.
Apple Watch Success Needed for a Smartwatch Mega Boom, IHS Says
The smartwatch market will grow from 3.6 million unit shipments in 2014 to 101 million shipments in 2020, according to a new report by IHS.
Engineering Software for Vehicle Design Applications
A fundamental and never-ending challenge in automobile development is to achieve sufficient resilience to withstand the rigors of on-road use without incurring a weight penalty that might degrade both performance and fuel consumption.
IHS Partners with ECIA to Deliver Authorized Distributor Inventory, Price and Availability on Datasheets360.com
IHS Engineering360 Media Solutions has partnered with the Electronic Components Industry Association to help authorized distributors provide current price and availability information to their target audience on Datasheets360.com.
Plans Advance for 63.3 MW Fuel Cell Park
Plans are under way to build a 63.3 megawatt (MW) fuel cell park in Connecticut.
Self-driving Truck Granted License in Nevada
What may be one of the world’s first autonomous trucks is hitting the road for tests after the governor of Nevada handed over a license plate for use by a Freightliner Inspiration Truck.
Solar PV Demand Forecast to Surge in 2015
Research from IHS finds that solar installations will grow in 2015, driving a 30% increase in demand.
FAA Adopts Advanced Computer System for Flight Tracking
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) hopes to reduce flight delays and improve aircraft fuel efficiency by switching much of its air traffic control system to an advanced computer system.
General Motors Plans $5.4 billion U.S. Automotive Investment
General Motors (GM) says it will bolster its production capabilities and product quality over the next three years by investing $5.4 billion at its U.S. manufacturing and assembly plants.
Researchers Create a Centimeter-accurate GPS System
Researchers at the Cockrell School of Engineering at The University of Texas in Austin have developed a GPS-based positioning system with an accuracy measured in centimeters.
SEPA Ranks U.S. Utilities Based on Solar Capacity Added in 2014
Last year was a record year for solar in the United States. The overall solar market grew 30% over 2013 and accounted for one-third of all new generating capacity in the U.S., second only to natural gas.
Solar Tower Cuts Bird Deaths with Revised Algorithm
SolarReserve reportedly has tallied almost four months with no bird deaths at its 110 megawatt (MW) Crescent Dunes concentrating solar photovoltaic project in Nevada.
Apple and Samsung Drive Evolution in Embedded Touch Mobile Phone Displays, IHS Says
A new report from IHS says that embedded touch displays are forecast to comprise nearly 40% of touch module shipments for mobile phone applications in 2015.
Devising Effective Control Strategies: A Case Study
Creating a stable process often depends on selecting the best process variables to help regulate a critical element of a larger system, as with this lime kiln.
IHS Expands Technical Knowledge Solution for Chemists and Chemical Engineers
IHS is making available an expanded collection of technical reference content to help chemists and chemical engineers fast-track research and development and improve project outcomes through access to vetted, researched data on chemical interactions.
Smart Cement for Use in Oil Well Casings
A cement system that can sense changes in curing environment, contamination, temperature and pressure in real time and forward this information for analysis may one day replace the cement now used to hold an oil well’s metal casing in place after a borehole is drilled.