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A healthy outlook for US oil output
The U.S. Energy Information Administration has increased its forecast for production of crude oil in the lower 48 U.S. states for the remainder of 2023 and into 2024.
Premiere: New hybrid Allrounder 520 H
Size 520 expands the range of hybrid Allrounders with new machine technology offering improved energy efficiency, lower costs and reduced carbon footprint.
Asahi/America, Inc. partners with McElroy to provide welding equipment
Asahi/America will offer McElroy-manufactured butt and socket fusion equipment that will be available for rental or purchase.
Pelonis Technologies fan system selection guide
Electronic system designers and heat transfer engineers can evaluate several different fan performance curves to determine the fan types and motors needed to cool their specific application.
Nothing sticks to this toilet
ARSSFT was developed via a 3D printing process wherein plastic and hydrophobic sand grains were combined and then injected with a silicon-based oil.
Strategies for Industrial Sustainability: A roundtable series
Sustainable and efficient approaches to modern industry and manufacturing have never been more important. Meeting these expectations will require transformative, difficult change – but those individuals and organizations prepared for it will be ready to make use of its immense opportunity.
Hybrid power systems surge in the US
The population of hybrid power plants – systems combining battery energy storage with renewable energy-based generation technology – is rapidly increasing.
Axial vs. centrifugal fans: Which type do you need?
Axial fans move air parallel to the axis of the fan rotation, whereas centrifugal fans move the air in a direction that is perpendicular to the axis of rotation.
Device quickly detects osteoporosis in a drop of blood
A biosensor was engineered to help identify those most at risk for osteoporosis using less than a drop of blood.
Coated lampshades to serve as indoor air purifiers
To accomplish this, the researchers selected a lamp as a visible light source that also produces heat and coated its lampshade with a thermocatalyst.
This inchworm-inspired robot can perform jet engine inspections
Sensiworm, which stands for Soft ElectroNics Skin-Innervated Robotic Worm, is an untethered soft inchworm-like robot that can move through the crevasses and curves of jet engines to locate corrosion, cracks, defects, gas leaks or determine the thickness of thermal barrier coatings, for instance.
Pineapple-derived film to prolong the shelf-life of produce
To reduce the food packaging industry’s reliance on plastic, the team turned to PSS with its elevated amylose, or resistant starch, content.
Watch how this die attach epoxy is dispensed
EP3HTSDA-2 is a die-attach epoxy recommended in applications where thermal management is critical.
This paint promises to save on energy, costs and carbon emissions
The infrared reflective bottom layer features aluminum flakes while the ultrathin, infrared transparent top layer features inorganic nanoparticles in a wide range of colors.
New centrifuge product line introduced by Boekel
Boekel Scientific has introduced a new product line that consists of four families of centrifuges: economy, general purpose, STAT and Blood Bank.
Pump powers soft robots, makes cocktails
The soft peristaltic pump based on dielectric elastomer actuators holds the potential to revolutionize industries such as food handling, manufacturing and biomedical therapeutics through soft robotics.
Fundamentals of concentrating solar power technologies
There are several types of CSP systems with different operating principles and suitability for different application requirements. Therefore, understanding CSP technologies is necessary for engineers looking to use them for their projects.
These CANES support fuel cell durability
The coaxial nanowire electrode (CANE) design could benefit heavy-duty trucking by extending fuel cell lifetime.
Video: Spectrometer designed to speed protein discovery
The platform combines three mass analyzers to yield new insights into biology and disease mechanisms.
IDS: A vision for sustainability
The company relies on an approach that focuses on ecological responsibility, innovation and competitiveness to conserve natural resources and balance environmental, social and economic goals.