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Employing shape memory alloys in aerospace
SMAs have been around for a few decades, yet new applications for their uses are being constantly developed.
Air conditioning 101: Basics, working principle and sizing calculations
There are several factors an engineer must consider before choosing an air conditioning unit for a particular application.
Keeping cool sustainably with propane as refrigerant
Switching to propane as a refrigerant could lessen the global temperature increase from space cooling.
Video: Carbon fiber recycling initiative underway in the UK
The effort could reduce the volume of continuous carbon fiber reinforced polymer material sent to landfills in the U.K. by 50%.
Video: Gain versatility and reduce costs with Seco X-Head quick-change milling head system
Users can quickly and easily change between various solid-carbide milling geometries and types to optimize milling operations while reducing manufacturing costs and tooling inventories.
Web portal propels SMR development
The portal serves as a source of centralized information to support small modular reactor (SMR) design and deployment.
eCart offer temperature-controlled storage for curbside pickup
The Trace Grocery eCart from BrightDrop, a General Motors Co., is a temperature-controlled cart that enables grocery store employees to store grocery orders at the curb for customer pick up.
A solar panel of a different color
Color can be imparted to solar panels by the inclusion of photonic glass as a structural material, which exerts little detrimental impact on power conversion efficiency.
100 times stronger coating promises to break up ice on airplane wings
Beyond airplane wings, the coating is also being eyed for use in aerospace, energy and other industrial applications where icing presents an issue.
Mask detects respiratory pathogens surrounding the wearer in just minutes
The mask is designed to quickly detect the presence of respiratory pathogens responsible for COVID-19 and H1N1 influenza, among others, that are spread via small droplets and aerosols released by infected people.
New nanomaterial destroys COVID-19
The nanomaterial features CIPSs — copper, indium, phosphorous and sulfur — that selectively bind with the coronavirus’ spike protein, which is a vehicle for the SARS-CoV2 virus, thereby blocking the infection from progressing.
Video: Map matches hydrogen producers and consumers
An online U.S. mapping platform highlights and connects hydrogen suppliers, infrastructure providers, users and community stakeholders.
Bloodless, painless tattoo patch developed by Georgia Tech
The patch features microneedles smaller than grains of sand that encase tattoo ink in a dissolvable matrix.
Two roads, one direction. FPT Industrial’s journey to net zero carbon at IAA Transportation 2022
The company will showcase its multi-energy approach to sustainable on-road propulsion at the transportation industry trade show.
Wide range of UL recognized DC-UPS products
The 4-in-1 power supply, battery charger, battery care module and backup module.
Team using sun glint to measure methane emissions from offshore oil and gas
The technology could one day enable full-scale operational monitoring of offshore productions over large areas around the globe, and eventually be used to inform emissions reduction efforts.
Stanford University wearable device measures changing size of tumors
The device, dubbed the “Flexible Autonomous Sensor measuring Tumors,” or FAST, is a small autonomous device that features stretchable and flexible sensors that adhere to the skin and measure the changing size of tumors.
Industrial wastewater transforms into profitable byproduct
The technique converts hazardous wastewater into potable water while retrieving valuable acids.
Metal under the microscope
Metallography is a field of study where metal samples are viewed under a microscope that uses reflected light.
GE's adaptive engine for F-35 jet moves to next phase
GE anticipates that the military will utilize it for the F-35 jet as it moves into the manufacturing development phase.