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Reusable hospital gowns expected to ease supply chain issues, eliminate waste
Inova Health System teamed with a sports apparel manufacturer to design and produce new isolation gowns that reportedly fit better, cooler and are reusable up to 100 times.
Process lowers cost, raises efficiency of hydrogen transport
The photocatalytic process simplifies the extraction of hydrogen gas from liquid carriers.
Solar power floats on to US Army base
Equipped with a 2 MW battery energy storage system, this floating solar array is the largest in the southeastern U.S.
Edible QR codes can be used as anti-counterfeiting tool
The QR code on the fluorescent silk tag is imperceptible to the unaided eye. Likewise, the tags are also edible and do not affect the taste of the whiskey.
FPT Industrial brings farmers’ dreams of energy independence to World Biogas Expo 2022
The Smart Hybrid Hub, the world’s first variable speed low-pressure natural gas, hybrid, multi-mode genset, was showcased.
Video: Robot chef preps pizza like a pro
The makers of Pizzaiola suggest that the robotic chef could be as productive as two full-time employees amid a global labor shortage, working 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year.
Antimicrobial plant-based food wrap promises to replace plastic
Using technology called focused rotary jet spinning, the Rutgers team produced polysaccharide/biopolymer-based fibers spun from a heating device. This stringy material can reportedly be shrink-wrapped around an assortment of foods such as avocado or a sirloin steak.
Video: Cellulose film packaging could replace traditional plastic food packaging
In a bid to produce plastic film that is not hard to recycle — as is the case with oil-based plastic films — the team turned to recrystallized cellulose, which is an organic compound.
Phase out for plastics in US national parks
The use of single-use plastic products and packaging in 423 U.S. national parks will be phased out by 2032.
2022 State of the powder metallurgy industry in North America
Despite global supply chain challenges, the future appears promising for the North American powder metallurgy sector.
Why Industry-Based and Application-Specific UPSs are Important in Today’s Industries
While a mass-produced UPS is acceptable for general use, certain power-critical applications require a more robust UPS solution.
Skinny solar cells boast fat efficiency gains
Just 1 micrometer thick, the silicon cells convert light into electricity more efficiently than other thin photovoltaic devices.
Problem solved: Engineers take on challenge of failing equipment at paper mill
Case studies illustrate the role of engineering in analyzing, identifying and solving operational problems in a production environment.
These robots will make your skin crawl: Part 2
Join Engineering360 as we revisit in a two-part article some of the creepy crawly species to influence robot technology.
Roofing shingles with the ability to combat smog
The granules incorporate a photocatalyst that reacts with UV light to turn the nitrogen oxides in smog into a form of nitrogen that is usable by plants.
New approach thwarts cyberattacks in under a second
In collaboration with aerospace firm Airbus, the Cardiff team used artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning to monitor and predict the behavior of malware.
Study: QR codes could reduce global food waste
Researchers believe that by enabling consumers to discard less food by providing them with more accurate best by/use by dates and data about how long products can be consumed will reportedly save consumers money and lessen environmental impacts.
Gideon introduces its autonomous case-picking robot
The Casey autonomous case-picking robot is an autonomous mobile robot powered by AI and 3D vision with a load capacity of 10,000 kg, according to its developers.
Industrial lighting automation simplified through complete system solutions
As building automation installations continue to gain greater momentum, the industry needs solutions that incorporate necessary functionality in a simple, compact package.
Gel fills holes in tooth enamel
Swiss company vVardis, a maker of oral health products, has created the gel, which infuses tooth enamel with calcium, phosphate and other essential substances.