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Dawn of the Drones (March 6-12)
The truth is that drones are poised to be much more revolutionary than just bringing our most trivial or gluttonous purchases. In some instances they could not be more critical, such as those in development to deliver vital, life-saving equipment or medication.
Timing belts vs. flat and V-belts
Why choose a timing belt over a flat belt or V-belt?
Scientists aim to keep underwater pipelines open using neutron-based technique
TechnipFMC, a company that specializes in subsea pipelines, turned to neutrons — subatomic particles — to function as a probe dubbed Prompt Gamma Activation Analysis (PGAA).
New cellulose-based thin film shows promise for several applications
The new cellulosed-based film reportedly demonstrated enhanced strength, toughness, stiffness and extensibility when measured against other films.
FPT Industrial leads the path to sustainable agriculture at World Ag Expo and presents the “Behind Food” special project
New powertrain technologies are designed to improve the environmental sustainability and fuel efficiency of food production.
Study maps sewage inputs to coastal ecosystems
A global wastewater model and map identify inputs of nitrogen and pathogens across 130,000 watersheds worldwide.
Video: Improving the efficiency of plastic waste separation
Research provides insights to improve waste plastic recovery with magnetic density separation technology.
Researchers test coating-reinforced highway columns against collision, explosion
The researchers sought to determine the effectiveness of protecting such structures by wrapping the columns in a fiber-reinforced polymer or coating them in a compound called polyurea.
Digital work-instruction platform for oil and gas workers launched by Intoware
This new iteration enables industrial workers, including oil and gas operators, to transform paper-based procedures into smart digital workflows.
Coating improves pipeline performance
IFC is a nano-composite coating that uses small molecular structures for coating microscopic crevices in existing pipelines, resulting in improved gas pipeline productivity and lowered greenhouse gas emissions.
Team separates oil from water using sand
The researchers suggest that the natural material is preferred to other oil containment solutions featuring synthetic filtration materials because sand has much lower embodied energy.
Repurposing retired oil wells for geothermal energy to heat buildings
Considering that Oklahoma is populated with countless retired oil and gas wells, the researchers suggest that they could one day serve as a network of sorts.
MIT develops surgical "duct tape" for wound healing
A potential alternative to surgical sutures, the so-called sticky patch is a biocompatible patch that is both strong and flexible.
Video: Sensor detects cyanotoxins in surface water
An electrochemical aptamer-based sensor can provide early detection of algal bloom-related toxins in water supplies.
Fundamentals of heat exchangers
Virtually every plant that manufactures chemicals or uses chemicals as part of their processes will have heat exchangers.
Video: Subsea cable to bring Australian solar energy to Singapore
The Australia-Asia PowerLink will harness Australia’s abundant solar energy resource for transmission to Singapore.
Fundamentals of shoulder screws
Shoulder screws are versatile and can be used for a multitude of applications.
Robot for heavy payloads to ship in Q1 2022
Designed to help manufacturers to increase output and maximize production line efficiency, the robot is powered by the FANUC R-30ib Plus Controller.
Company automates filling and capping of cannabis oil
The patented Dablicator Oil Applicator, manufactured by California's Jetty Extracts, is designed to precisely dispense cannabis oil, CBD, live resin and related products for various medical and adult use applications.
Synthetic enamel coating mimics natural tooth enamel in the lab
Applied to assorted tooth-shaped objects in the lab, the synthetic enamel coating proved to outperform natural enamel in most tests.