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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.
Coal Could Offer a Source of Lithium
Researchers writing in the International Journal of Oil, Gas and Coal Technology, say that lithium has been found commonly in coal deposits and is potentially extractable.
Grant Awarded to Examine Advanced Manufacturing in Construction Supply Chain
BRE is part of consortium awarded a £22m grant from the Department of Business Innovation and Skills (BIS) to look at advanced manufacturing in the construction supply chain.
Space Telescope's Tower Assembly Is Delivered
Deployable tower assembly (DTA) for the James Webb Space Telescope delivered in mid-April to Northrop Grumman's Space Park facility.
Toyota Plans New Manufacturing Plants in Mexico and China
Toyota Motor Corp. says it will build new factories in Mexico and China, ending a self-imposed expansion freeze.
UK Research Program Tackles Built Environment Resilience
The BRE Trust announces a three-year funding program to improve the resilience of buildings and infrastructure to the growing threats of flooding, wind damage and overheating associated with climate change.
3D Printed Parts from General Electric Set for Retrofit in 400 Jet Engines
GE Aviation is working with Boeing to retrofit more than 400 GE90-94B jet engines with a 3D-printed part, known as T25.
Flood-Related Guidance Development for Water Resource Practitioners
This article provides context and a high-level overview of a CSA Group document that provides specific guidance on the derivation, interpretation and use of IDF information: “Development, interpretation and use of rainfall intensity-duration-frequency (IDF) information: Guideline for Canadian water resources practitioners (second edition)”, CSA Group, 2010 (v1), 2012 (v2).