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Automation is critical to expanding needs of private aerospace manufacturing
The rising private sector invested in space has created a new industry with opportunities for manufacturers to claim.
New Orbinox HB high-pressure knife valve for high-pressure performance and reliability
The new HB series knife gate valve comprises precisely machined, two-piece ductile iron half bodies, and a wafer style bi-directional knife gate valve.
Clean electricity share gains in California
Almost 60% of California’s electricity was derived from renewable and zero-carbon sources in 2020.
Understanding ASHRAE Standard 199 testing
The testing process involves six stages that replicate a dust collector's real-world performance under real-world conditions.
Emerson opens 2022 ASCO Engineering Scholarship Program
Applications are now being accepted for merit-based awards recognizing U.S. college students for excellence in study, service and innovation.
Video: Bio-manufactured hydrogen is golden
An industry initiative seeks to scale production of clean, natural gold hydrogen to meet rising global demand.
Video: Funeral facilities utilizing flameless cremation for environmental responsibility
This technology is gentler on the deceased’s remains and is a responsible choice for the environment when compared to other burial or cremation methods.
How dangerous was the Ohio chemical train derailment? An environmental engineer assesses the long-term risks
After the train derailed, local residents complained of headaches, rashes and chemical smells. Now officials need to start cleaning up, or else the contamination could grow.
MIT student develops innovative new centrifugal pump type — The variable volute water pump
An MIT doctoral student, in collaboration with Xylem Water Solutions, has invented a new kind of centrifugal pump dubbed the ‘variable volute’ pump.
The Jamesbury Wafer-Sphere high-performance butterfly valve from Neles
The valves can accommodate a variety of pneumatic and electric actuators for on-off service, as well as pneumatic double-acting and spring-return actuators with positioners for control service.
Plasma gasification can cure COVID biomedical waste ills
The high-temperature waste decomposition process deactivates infectious materials and yields valuable synthesis gas.
Sustainable Mobility (March 20-26)
Rather than an overnight revolution, the transition to alternative energies and ownership strategies will be a gradual sea change. But make no mistake, the sustainable transportation tide is rising fast.
How to protect electronic components with dam and fill method
This video shows how a damming compound and filler material can protect an electronic component.
Transforming coal waste into silica aerogel
Coal gangue, a solid waste generated during coal mining and washing, represents a silicon-rich feedstock that can be exploited for the economical synthesis of industrially valuable silica aerogels.
Video: Meet the winner of the AAAS Scientific Freedom and Responsibility Award
The honoree is recognized for his role in exposing one of the biggest medical scandals in New Zealand’s history.
Circor reveals the versatile CIR 3100 control valve series
The CIR 3100 is suitable for throttling and on-off control of fluids such as gas, steam, water or chemical compounds to compensate for the load disturbance and to keep the regulated process variable as close as possible to the desired set point.
Franklin Electric reveals NCX series explosion proof submersible non-clog pumps
The new FPS NCX Series explosion proof submersible non-clog pumps offer a safer wastewater transfer solution for municipal infrastructure operators.
Thermoreversible gel paves the way to programmable nanocrystal networks
A new type of tunable nanocrystal gel offers scope for use as thermal camouflage or as a temperature regulator for buildings.
Effective motor supplier management for medical devices
The benefits of early engagement during the concept and ideation stages.
Kaeser joins Dominion Energy's Green Power Program
In an ongoing commitment to minimizing the impact of operations on the environment, Kaeser joined the program to match consumption with renewable energy resources.