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Video: Startup launches Kickstarter campaign for its invisibility shield
The company, aptly dubbed Invisibility Shield Co., has reportedly engineered a lens array that deflects light from the subject — positioned behind the shield — away from the observer — positioned in front of the shield.
Check out this new hubless wheel for e-scooters
Hubless wheels offer several performance advantages, but the increased manufacturing and ease of use issues hindered their scooter applications. Until now.
New coating could lead the way to long-lasting industrial products
The coating can be used to create long-lasting industrial products and durable plastic PVC pipes and concrete surfaces.
These are the challenges facing air taxis
Often viewed as an important component in the future of the mobility ecosystem, air taxis have the added advantage of relieving congestion in cities and reducing travel time. However, the technology is not yet mature and air taxis face these various challenges.
Fundamentals of gas-liquid absorption columns
The purpose of a gas-liquid absorption column is to convert a waste product into something of potential industrial use while simultaneously reducing harmful emissions.
Eagle Stainless celebrates 40 years in business
The company has gained much experience in supplying stainless steel tubing and other metals to the medical, aerospace and industrial industries.
Waterless system keeps solar cells spotless
The non-contact waterless system operates automatically via an electric motor and is activated by an electrode placed on top of a solar module.
Separation process benefits biofuel yield, battery recycling
The process effectively separates electrode materials from shredded batteries and can be applied to enhance biofuel production.
CURIE program to promote used nuclear fuel recycling
The goal is to support the deployment of advanced nuclear reactor technology by providing safe and sustainable domestic fuel stocks.
Video: GE's worm-like tunneling robot gets "whiskers"
During tests, the Pipe-worm successfully navigated more than 100 m of pipeline, navigating turns and other changes, without disturbing normal operation.
Video: Seco machine monitoring maximizes manufacturing efficiency
Manufacturers receive the data-driven knowledge needed to manage production efficiency and increase output volume and product quality.
Software reduces risk in selecting geothermal project sites
The software will help users more easily identify drilling locations by creating highly realistic models designed for easy interpretation.
pH calibration: A handy how-to guide
pH calibration is key to reliable pH readings. In this video, Hans will "walk" you through the calibration process and give you a hands-on guide to getting the best results!
Researchers tie gas flaring activities to premature deaths
Using computational models, the team estimated that 26 to 53 premature deaths that year were the direct consequence of the air quality linked to flaring activities.
Timing belt pulley design: What every product designer must know
Many product designers and engineers are often plagued with challenges when designing efficient timing pulley systems.
Continental launches the new Conti Load Sense monitoring system
The radar sensor requires less maintenance and is less sensitive to external influences like dust, rain and vibrations, which could negatively affect the measurement results.
Video: This robot walks, rolls and takes humans on a (slow) ride
Capable of carrying up to 220 lbs of cargo, engineers at Kawasaki envision Bex being used in agricultural settings to carry crops, or to carry materials at construction sites and perform remote inspections.
Researchers determine alternative fate for some oil spills
To make this determination, researchers used LED reactors to measure how photo-dissolution occurs under different types of light, such as ultraviolet and visible light, and other conditions.
Massive oil and gas industry methane plumes detected from space
With previous values significantly underestimated, such methane plumes are reportedly largely due to undeclared releases of methane by industry operators in the name of intentional venting and regular maintenance.
Video: Test bed to bolster grid resiliency and security
Rated up to 138 kV, the system includes up to 32 miles of reconfigurable distribution line and 16 miles of transmission line.