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Bespoke Product Engineering in a Commodity Cellphone Market
Vertu, a British bespoke manufacturer, tackles product design and supply chain challenges in an increasingly commodity market for mobile devices.
Diesel Made from Plastic Set to Fuel India's Railways
Indian Railways, a rail network operator owned by the Indian government, is launching a plan to manufacture diesel fuel from plastic.
Ford Drives Technology Innovation to the Edge
With the record-breaking winter in the Boston area, an invitation to travel to Phoenix to check out the technology advances Ford is incorporating in the latest iteration of its Edge crossover SUV was rapidly accepted.
NREL Report Offers Guidelines for PV Manufacturer Quality Assurance
The U.S. Energy Department's National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) released an updated proposal to toughen standards and ensure reliability of photovoltaic (PV) technology.
Volkswagen Considers Single Battery Design for Electric Vehicles
Volkswagen Group is considering switching to a single lithium-ion battery cell design for all of its electrified vehicles.
Dubai Seeks to Cut Carbon Emissions with Rules Aimed at Cement
Dubai mandates the use of green cement in constructing new buildings that protects the environment and reduces greenhouse gas emissions.
Embedded Sensors Could Help Diagnose Building Faults
Researchers at Michigan State University College of Engineering are working with technology known as substrate computing.
Steel Mesh Could Help Separate Oil from Water in a Spill
Nanoparticles coated mesh can make cleaning up oil spills easier.
Sweden Launches Remotely Operated Air Traffic Management System
LFV, a Swedish air navigation service provider, successfully landed its first plane using remote tower services at Sweden's Örnsköldsvik Airport.
Changing Regulations and Energy Costs Impact the Global Chlor-alkali Industry
Concerns about the environmental impact of using mercury or asbestos have encouraged companies to convert to lower-cost alternative chlor-alkali production processes. This article talks about the old and new technologies in chlor-alkali production.
Chevrolet Unveils Autonomous Electric Concept Vehicle at Shanghai
Chevrolet unveiled its autonomous electric concept vehicle—the Chevrolet-FNR—at the Shanghai auto show.
Drones Surf the Seas for Oil Majors
Recent developments in robotics may offer savings for oil companies drilling off-shore. Featuring autonomous control, a fuel-free design and a host of available sensors, these robotic gliders can perform a variety of functions and eliminate the need for human presence.
Expect Middle East Conflicts to Have Increasing Cyber Impact, IHS Says
IHS Inc. at the Counterterror Expo in London released analysis on cyberattacks in the Middle East.
Global Semiconductors Posted Strong, Broad-based Growth in 2014, IHS Says
Global semiconductor revenues experienced 9.2% growth in 2014, coming in just below expectations of 9.4%, according to IHS Technology's market overview.
IHS Automotive Identifies Consumer Trends for Apps and Technology in New Vehicles
With nearly 2.7 billion smartphones in the hands of global consumers today, and more than 5.5 billion projected by 2018, it’s no surprise that consumers are increasingly more aware of and opportunistic about them integrating seamlessly in their vehicles, according to research from IHS.
OHSA Proposes Update to Eye and Face Protection Standards
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration(OHSA) proposed changes to its personal protective equipment (PPE) standards for eye and face protection in all covered industry sectors except agriculture.
U.S. to Emerge as Largest Exporter of Light Naphtha by 2020, Key to Gasoline and Chemicals Production, IHS Says
Global production of light naphtha, an essential steam-cracker feedstock for the production of gasoline and numerous chemicals, is increasing and could create a global surplus that exceeds market demand by as much as 14 million metric tons (MMT) by 2020.
"Smart" Facades Engineered to Save Energy
Many glass-fronted office buildings are energy intensive, requiring extensive heating in winter and cooling in summer to ensure comfortable temperatures for the building's occupants.
3D Printing Process Allows Objects to Grow
A process for 3D printing allows objects to rise continuously from liquid rather than the conventional approach of building objects layer by layer. The technology called Continuous Liquid Interface Production (CLIP) may open opportunities for faster and more consistent quality 3D printing.
Maple Syrup Extract Could Help Combat Superbugs, Canadian Researchers Say
A concentrated extract of maple syrup makes disease-causing bacteria more susceptible to antibiotics, according to chemical engineering researchers at McGill University in Canada.