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Mechanism to Counter Corrosion in Metals Discovered
A new study reveals that certain characteristics of metal surfaces can stop the process of oxidation in their path.
NASA Approves SpaceX Vehicle
NASA has approved SpaceX's approach to Crew Dragon spacecraft and Falcon 9 v.1.1 rocket, to fly its crews to and from the International Space Station.
NEMA Publishes Electrical Equipment Enclosure Standard
The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) published NEMA 250-2014 Enclosures for Electrical Equipment (1000 Volts Maximum).
Surplus Boeing Carbon Fiber Headed to the Football Field
Boeing is working with Russell Brands to incorporate excess carbon fiber from 787 Dreamliner production into the sports brand’s protective athletic gear.
Cyber Attacks in the Oil Patch: Safeguards and Risk Mitigation Strategies
As the digital oil field moves from concept to reality, its vulnerabilities take on a whole new importance.
Your Smart Phone as Medical Lab Instrument
High-priced microscopes, spectrometers and chromatography devices get all the attention in lab equipment circles.
Energy Use Declines in China During 2014
Energy use per unit of GDP is expected to decline by up to 4.7% in China in 2014, according to a senior official at the country's top economic planner, who was quoted in an article from China Daily.
India Plans $45 Billion Electric Power Infrastructure Upgrade
India's government says it plans to invest more than $45 billion to upgrade the country’s electric power transmission and distribution grid in a bid to offset scarcity, the Times of Oman newspaper reported.
Offshore Oil Engineering Vessel Enters Service for CNOOC
China’s first multi-purpose offshore vessel that belongs to Offshore Oil Engineering, an affiliate of China National Offshore Oil Corp. (CNOOC) has started operation. The vessel is capable of operating in 3,000 meter water depths.
Computer Network Rivals Primate Brain in Object Recognition
Primates visually recognize and determine the category of an object at a brief glance, and to date, this behavior has been unmatched by artificial systems. A study published in PLOS Computational Biology has found that the latest artificial "deep neural network" performs as well as the primate brain.
Simulation Software Aims to Move Autonomous Vehicles Closer to Market
Driving simulator software from rFpro, a software company that develops driver-in-the-loop simulators for vehicle dynamics applications, could enable vehicle manufacturers to test ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) technologies more accurately.
Prefab Elements Saved Time, Money on Hospital Construction Project
Using prefabricated elements in the construction of the new Saint Joseph Hospital in Denver cut 72 workdays off the construction schedule and resulted in $4.3 million in savings, according to a study by University of Colorado Boulder engineers.
Preparing for the Era of Smart Manufacturing
The global manufacturing industry is on the verge of what many are calling its fourth Industrial Revolution. In Germany, the wave of manufacturing change is called Industry 4.0. Elsewhere, it has been dubbed “smart factory” or “advanced manufacturing.”
Airbus Completes Flight Tests on Airspeed Sensor System for Helicopters
Airbus Group has completed successful flight tests on a fiber-optic, eye-safe, laser-based sensor system that delivers accurate airspeed information in three axes at low and negative airspeed for rotary wing aircraft.
Airbus Plans Aircraft Wing Design Investment
The European aerospace manufacturer Airbus has announced a £100 million ($156 million) investment in research into the next generation of wing design and manufacture in Wales and the southwest of England, following a funding deal with the government and the Welsh Assembly.
ASME Awards Recognize Engineering Leaders
Eight leaders of the engineering profession — including Ursula Burns of Xerox, Van C. Mow from Columbia University and U.K. radio and television personality Adam Hart-Davis — were recognized by ASME for their achievements at an Honors Assembly held during the ASME Congress in Montreal.
Global Semiconductor Market Set for Strongest Growth in Four Years
Worldwide semiconductor market revenue is on track to achieve a 9.4% expansion this year, with broad-based growth across multiple chip segments driving the best industry performance since 2010.
U.S. EPA Sets Coal Ash Disposal Rules for Electric Power Plants
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a final rule to deal with the disposal of coal combustion residuals (CCR) from electric utilities, which stemmed from a 2008 coal ash spill at a coal-fired power plant operated by the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA).
Cyber Security Bills Signed Into Law
President Barack Obama on Dec. 18 signed five cybersecurity-related bills, the first time in 12 years that significant cybersecurity legislation has become law.
ANSI’s fun holiday animation features more than 40 domestic and international standards!
The American National Standards Institute produced this holiday greeting that features more than 40 domestic and international standards that are well suited for this time of year. View the animation and then visit the IHS Standards Library for these and thousands of other standards.