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AWWA kicks off Drinking Water Week by celebrating tap water being “There When You Need It”
Learn more about the importance of water services and water infrastructure, especially in times of crisis.
Watch the final qualification test of the Orion spacecraft abort motor
The 17 ft tall abort motor is designed to increase astronaut safety on the pad and through initial ascent.
Polymer membrane efficiently counters carbon dioxide emissions
The selectively permeable membrane filters carbon dioxide faster than other mixed gases.
Blood test shows potential to fight cancer at pre-cancer stage
Scientists at Oregon Health & Science University have developed a precise and sensitive method of testing blood to see if a precancerous condition is progressing to cancer, potentially allowing treatment early in tumor progression.
Video: James Webb Telescope now in focus
The alignment of the telescope across all of Webb’s instruments can be seen in a series of images that captures the observatory’s full field of view.
AMETEK Haydon Kerk Pittman unveils new 57 mm size in IDEA motor series
The programmable drive is designed for real-time, embedded motion control and is well-suited for autonomous and precise single-axis motion.
Video: Transparent tissue can fast track disease detection
Scientists may now see and study normal and disease-related biological functions across many organ systems more easily than ever before.
Spot the robot dog to be outfitted with chemical hazard sensor
In addition to being paired with Spot the robot dog, the MUVE C360 is also compatible with unmanned aerial vehicle (UAVs), detecting chemical threats from above while Spot detects them from below.
Vacuum ejector: Understanding its working principle and some design parameters
The design process of vacuum ejectors is iterative, requiring a lot of design modifications for best performance. Engineers are advised to set some design specifications during the early design stage, for example, the flow rate, pressure and temperature values of the motive gas.
Video: New life for cracked auto glass
A multi-stage process for recycling cracked automobile glass is the focus of a pilot project.
A doctor, a firefighter, a Mick Jagger impersonator: Spot the robot dog does it all
Follow along with Engineering360 as it explores the many professions that Spot the robot dog has taken on in its very brief lifetime.
Video: Celebrate Cinco de Mayo by laser engraving wine tumblers
Read on and watch the video to learn more about this wine tumbler engraving project for any festive event.
ABB’s High Speed Alignment software increases robot speeds by 70%, accuracy by 50%
ABB’s High Speed Alignment software is reportedly the first to offer manufacturers the ability to increase the speed of 6-axis robots by 70%, and accuracy by 50%.
Video: Winners of the 20th Annual Solar Decathlon
The collegiate competition challenges students to design and construct zero energy buildings.
New method speeds drug testing and discovery
The approach speeds up development of vaccines and other pharmaceutical products by more than one million times while minimizing costs.
Achieving sustainability through protective packaging
This solution protects sensitive products from moisture and oxygen damage that can occur during shipping and long-term storage.
Video: Optimize test systems with this software bundle
Engineers can access the software needed to design and automate a test or measurement system through a single software license.
10 reasons why nuclear energy represents the future
Nuclear power has what it takes to address society’s future needs while being low-cost, safe and space-efficient.
Future-proof your engineering career 2.0
To understand the many benefits that ASME Membership brings to engineers across the nation, you can learn more about their programs here.
HVAC Week (May 22 - 28)
HVAC engineering lies at the intersection of COVID-19 and climate change. This is why it might save the world.