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ASTM Standard Will Help Laboratories Test for Dissolved Gases in Water
A proposed ASTM standard would provide a simplified way to test for dissolved gases such as methane and ethane in water.
Automotive Semiconductor Supplier Rankings Adjusted Based on Further Analysis
Leaders in the automotive semiconductor market experienced exceptional results and growth in 2014, according to an updated analysis from IHS.
Construction Costs Driven Lower by Falling Oil and Commodity Prices
Construction costs fell in March, according to IHS and the Procurement Executives Group (PEG). The headline current IHS PEG Engineering and Construction Cost Index (ECCI) registered 44.7 in March, a slight uptick from February’s record low, but still considerably below a neutral reading.
IHS Acquires the Business Assets of Dataium
IHS has acquired the business assets of Dataium, which provides business intelligence and analysis to the automotive industry.
Sabic and Elopak Collaborate on Renewable Coatings for Cartons
Elopak will soon become among the first companies to launch beverage cartons with second-generation renewable coatings in the European market.
Toyota Seeks to Simplify via a Global Platform for Future Vehicles
Toyota unveiled its Toyota New Global Architecture (TNGA)—a lineup of "lighter, more compact" components that will be used for a new generation of vehicles, reports AutoCar Professional.
Awards Spotlight Chemical Industry Winners’ Use of Information, Analytics and Expertise
IHS announced that two companies were honored with IHS SPECTRUM Excellence Awards at the 2015 World Petrochemical Conference in Galveston, TX.
China Leads Global Linear and Torque Motors Market, IHS Says
According to "The World Market for Linear and Torque Motors," a new report from IHS Technology, China leads the global linear and torque motors market, due to continuing growth in the electronics, electronic assembly, semiconductor, machine tools and flat-panel display industries. The torque and
Flood Resistant Design and Construction Standard Receives Update
Standard ASCE/SEI 24-14, Flood Resistant Design and Construction, updates and replaces the previous Standard, ASCE/SEI 24-05. It provides essential guidance on design and construction to structural engineers, design professionals, code officials, floodplain managers and building owners.
High-tech Innovations Drive Concept Auto Tires
Goodyear unveils two concept tires that could change how industry and consumers look at auto tires.
Jordan and Russia Agree to Nuclear Power Plant Development Plan
Jordan and Russia signed an intergovernmental agreement to cooperate in the construction and operation of Jordan's first nuclear power plant.
NXP-Freescale Merger Creates Automotive Semiconductor Powerhouse, IHS Says
The recent agreement to merge NXP Semiconductor and Freescale Semiconductor creates a company that would have reached $4 billion in automotive semiconductor revenues in 2014, IHS says. The merged company would, therefore, become the leading supplier of semiconductors to the automotive market.
Robots Could Guide Firefighters in Low-visibility Conditions
Robots equipped with tactile sensors could serve as guides for firefighters in smoked-filled interiors, enabling first responders to identify objects and obstacles.
U.S. Energy Department to Issue Conservation Standards for Pumps
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) released its anticipated Notice of Proposed Rule-making (NOPR) for Energy Conservation Standards for Pumps. This 257-page document is available for public review and comment.
Global Water Use May Outstrip Supply by Mid-century, Spur Innovation
Population growth could cause global demand for water to outpace supply by mid-century if current levels of consumption continue. But it would not be the first time this has happened, a Duke University study finds.
Low Carbon and Sulfur Biodiesel Blends Included in Revised ASTM Fuel Standard
A major revision to ASTM International's Specification for Fuel Oils (D396) will soon be published as D396-15a.
Siemens Develops Efficient Electric Motor for Aircraft Use
Siemens developes an electric motor that delivers a continuous output of about 260 kilowatts (kW) and is five times more than comparable drive systems.
Solar Eclipse Leaves European Electric Power Grid Largely Unaffected
A partial solar eclipse that raised early concerns over European power grid stability had little ill effect on the morning of March 20, according to IEEE Spectrum.
U.S. Regulators Order Valve Replacements on 6,000 Rail Tank Cars
The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) is ordering the owners of an estimated 6,000 tank cars to replace unapproved valves that have resulted in oil leaks from trains hauling crude.
Water System Retrofit to Withstand Quakes Could Cost Billions, Los Angeles Utility Says
Retrofitting Los Angeles, Calif.’s, water infrastructure to better withstand a major earthquake could cost up to $15 billion over the next 20 years, the city's water engineers say in a report released March 23.