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New bioplastic food film made from fish scales, red algae
A product design student at the University of Sussex in the U.K. has developed a plastic film wrap alternative that is composed of fish skin, fish scales and red algae.
Human errors in the age of automated manufacturing
Automation is often seen as the path to higher efficiency, better safety and reduced human error. But it can easily give rise to human error.
Manganese hydride material magnifies hydrogen storage
A new material allows hydrogen to be stored four times more efficiently than available technology at a fraction of current costs.
Recycling plastic into bricks to build classrooms in Africa
Plastic from sources such as tires and flip flops will be melted and turned into bricks that are fire- and wind-resistant, waterproof, well-insulated and have a life expectancy of hundreds of years beyond traditional construction materials.
Using a centering microscope for precise workpiece location
Centering microscopes are toolmaker set-up instruments that precisely locate work on a milling machine, lathe, electrical discharge machine, drill and other machine tools as well as coordinate measuring machines for part inspection.
Tolerance rings: eliminating tight assembly tolerances
Tolerance rings are precision mechanical fastening components manufactured out of spring/carbon steel and alloys or stainless strip. They are used to join mating cylindrical components, such as bearings, gears, sprockets and pulleys, and offer an alternative to precise machining tolerances.
Sensor bearings for automotive and industrial applications
Sensor bearings are mechatronic machine components that feature a bearing and an integral sensor that can provide condition monitoring for industrial and automotive applications, among others.
What is seasonal energy efficiency ratio?
The seasonal energy efficiency ratio (SEER) is a measurement of cooling efficiency for electric air-cooled heat pumps and air conditioning units as defined by the Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI).
Electric vs. hydraulic: ‘The differences are huge’
Electric systems are increasingly replacing hydraulic systems in aerospace. Aerospace project manager Robin Phillips knows why – and provides an outlook into the future.
More robot responsibility means more ethical concerns
As autonomous systems permeate work and society, they are increasingly placed in positions with decision-making duties that in the past were performed by humans.
FCAW-S difficulties and how to overcome them
In spite of its advantages, self-shielding flux core arc welding also introduces unique challenges.
Innovator develops technology for turning banana leaves into single-use packaging
In a bid to find an eco-friendly substitute for single-use plastics, an India-based technology and scientific research company has developed a plastic alternative material composed of banana leaves.
Cooking with artificial intelligence
New food innovations, robotics used for meal preparation and easy restaurant ordering are all emerging thanks to new technology.
LivaNova recalls implantable VNS therapy device due to reset error
LivaNova has issued a recall of the VNS Therapy SenTiva Generator System due to reset error.
A multipurpose and efficient compressed air energy storage system
Combining adiabatic compressed air storage and large-scale solid-oxide electrolysis cells can efficiently provide the heat and power needed for green hydrogen production.
EPA strengthens emission standards for gasoline distribution facilities
The revised rules are expected to reduce emissions of these contaminants by 2,220 tons per year, and to lower emissions of volatile organic compounds by 45,400 tons per year.
Video: How a smart shop provides 'instant on' productivity
Autodesk has built a machine network to connect all the tools on a shop floor together.
Advancing automation in the electronic supply chain with AI
A digital relay race is being run, and the baton in that race needs to be seamlessly passed from one supply chain segment to the next. Bringing AI to the issue, engineers are about to take the extrapolative science behind the supply chain to unprecedented heights.
Upcycled fish scales show promise for security and pollution control applications
In a bid to reuse this abundant waste material, the NUS team determined that fish scale waste, when subjected to appropriate heating conditions, undergoes a transformation.
Researchers are 3D printing eyeballs
The new approach is considered, by its developers, faster, more accurate and less expensive than current techniques for manufacturing artificial eyeballs.