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3D Printed Tab Records Mechanical Force
A University of Washington research project has created a bone-shaped plastic tab that turns purple when stretched, allowing for a way to record the force on an object. Researchers say their work effectively merges custom chemistry and 3D printing.
IHS Evaluates Impact of Oil Price Decline on Global Auto Market
Low oil prices will contribute to upside potential for the U.S. automotive market in the near term, according to a recent report from IHS Automotive. Fueled by reduced prices at the gas pump, U.S. consumer confidence is expected to continue to rise.
London Could Place Roads Underground, Akin to Boston's "Big Dig"
Mayor's plan to redesign London's busiest roads during a visit at Boston's Big Dig.
Magnet-free Motor with SiC Inverter Claims Weight and Space Savings
Nidec develops a magnet-free switched reluctance (SR) motor, a motor-drive system which is powered by an inverter incorporating silicon carbide (SiC) semiconductor devices.
Medical Device Prototyping May Be Enhanced with 3D Printing
Stratasys is collaborating with design and product development company Worrell to accelerate medical device development through the use of 3D-printed injection molding, according to Designfax eMagazine.
Revenues for Top Solar PV Suppliers Hit Three-Year High
IHS says that revenues among the 20 leading global suppliers of solar photovoltaics reached $5.9 billion in Q4 of 2014, the highest quarterly revenues since Q3 of 2011.
Robot Palletizers Offer Versatility in Manufacturing Setting
Fanuc UK, a robotics company, works with automation specialists Festo and Pacepacker to develop systems to handle bags, boxes, crates, trays and slip sheets by means of a single robot arm.
Silicon Carbide Used for Sensors in Harsh Environments
Research from Griffith University suggests that using silicon carbide as a semiconductor for mechanical and electrical sensor devices shows promise for improved operations and safety in dangerous work conditions.
Standards for Biomass in Green Buildings to Be Issued
ASHRAE, the U.S. Green Building Council and the Illuminating Engineering Society say they will draft new standards for green buildings.
Wind Turbine Blade Part Could Boost Performance
Two Danish wind energy companies worked with the Technical University of Denmark and wind energy cluster Hub North develop a system called PowerCurve to improve wind turbine's performance by up to 10%.
Argentina Selects Chinese Design for Nuclear Power Plant
Plans for a new nuclear plant in Argentina incorporate a Hualong One reactor from China, World Nuclear News reports. The presidents of Argentina and China recently signed a cooperation agreement to jointly construct the plant.
Avianca Plans $10.6b Spend with Airbus
Colombia-based Avianca Holdings has placed a $10.6 billion preliminary order with Airbus to buy 100 A320neo-family aircraft. The airline group plans to rely on A320neo-family airliners for its fleet renewal program.
Dassault's Falcon 8X Aircraft Completes First Test Flight
Dassault Aviation says it completed the first flight of its long-range Falcon 8X. The eight-passenger, three-crew-member plane lifted off from the company’s Mérignac plant in France. Dassault says it is on track to receive certification for the Falcon 8X in mid-2016, with plans to start deliveries beginning in the second half of 2016.
Device Could Strengthen Security Screening Capabilities
Engineers at Northwestern University built a compact version of a device that uses terahertz waves for the purpose of imaging, to identify explosives, chemical agents and dangerous biological substances from safe distances.
Ferrari, McLaren Resume Engineering Rivalry at Geneva
Ferrari and McLaren take their rivalry off the track and onto the stage in March when the two automakers reveal new exotics at the 2015 Geneva Auto Show. It's common for storied automakers to seek inspiration from past vehicles for upcoming models, and both manufacturers pay tribute to past successes through future innovation.
Project Management Tips for Engineering and Construction: Part 3, Construction Management
Third in a series of articles based on the authors’ 70 years of combined project engineering and project management experience, this article covers construction management to ensure on time projects completion.
Robotics Startup Targets Industrial Automation Sector
Modbot, a San Francisco-based start-up, is designing industrial robots that will piece together like Legos.
Wastewater Treatment Technology for Developing Countries
Engineers have developed a wastewater treatment technology for use in developing countries that can reduce total energy consumption by 90%.
2D Materials Could Build Next-gen Electronic Devices
Researchers from the Universities of Manchester and Sheffield have developed a set of 2D designer materials that can be used to build flexible, transparent and more efficient electronic devices. The research shows that graphene and related 2D materials could be used to create light emitting devices for the next generation of mobile phones, tablets and televisions to make them thin, durable, flexible and semi-transparent.
AWWA to Congress: Stricter Nutrient Pollution Management Is Needed
In testimony before the U.S. House Subcommittee on Environment and the Economy, American Water Works Association Water Utility Council Chair Aurel Arndt explains that better management of nutrient pollution is key to keeping drinking water safe from cyanotoxins.