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Small wind turbine promises big benefits
The turbine can be deployed as a standalone entity or combined with solar and battery technology to enhance renewable energy generation in either new build or retrofit applications.
Challenges for electric motors in cold climates
Surprisingly, one of the most prominent risks to motors in cold weather is overheating.
Automated quality inspection solution for fasteners
Robotic quality inspection is improving productivity and containing manufacturing costs for a U.K.-based producer of fastener equipment.
Researchers incorporate waste glass into concrete
When used to gradually replace basalt aggregate — a conventional aggregate used in concrete — ground waste glass reportedly reduced the thermal conductivity of concrete by one fifth.
Robot that extracts scorpion venom receives patent
The VES-4 is expected to automate the dangerous task of milking scorpions of their venom, which reportedly has proven effective as an immunosuppressant and as an antimalarial drug.
Researchers discover new type of fracking-induced earthquake
A Canadian-German research team have documented a new type of earthquake in an injection environment in British Columbia.
Machine learning tech tests nuclear components
The platform detects and quantifies radiation-induced defects instantaneously and could be extended to interpret other microscopy data.
Report reveals double the number of abandoned oil and gas wells in US than previous reports
The new memo revealed that there are currently over 130,000 documented abandoned, or orphaned, wells, whereas a 2019 report from the Interior reported an estimated 56,600 orphaned wells throughout roughly 30 states.
Floating nuclear reactors withstand hurricane-speed winds, dangerous undercurrents
A model of the 60 MW reactors was subjected to winds that reached hurricane speeds along with strong waves and undercurrents. During those tests, the reactors stayed upright, according to the researchers.
New tool monitors changes in fracking fluid, sand concentrations via ultrasound
SoundWater Technologies, LLC has announced the availability of a new product to monitor changes in fracking fluid and sand concentrations using ultrasound.
3D-printed model reveals secrets for improved fracking
The model could eventually be used to make determinations about ideal proppant placement, concentrations and types for optimal results, thereby improving hydraulic fracturing.
Gear tester detects noise-producing defects
This noise, vibration and harshness gear tester identifies potential gear defects at the component level prior to gearbox assembly.
Solar supercap supplies power for EVs
Used as a structural component in electric vehicles (EVs), the composite panels can improve vehicle sustainability and energy efficiency.
Mind-reading robot promises to improve assembly line productivity
The industrial robot, which was tested by the researchers on a factory assembly line, monitored the brain waves of volunteers working alongside the robots and wearing non-invasive brain wave detectors.
Fastening and Assembly (Feb. 6 - 12)
Fasteners rarely get the spotlight or attention so rightfully deserved. They may not be as exciting as 3D printers and autonomous vehicles and robots, but without them, none of these novel technologies would be imaginable.
An engineering student's guide to internships and co-ops
Both industry and research facilities see the advantage to a student who has solved real-world problems.
Automatic measurement and loading system for GRIN optical film measurement
Check out this automatic precision measurement and loading system for GRIN optical thin film measurements.
Efficient energy storage based on electrolytic carbon
A carbon/air secondary battery is being advanced as an electric energy storage system that consumes carbon instead of hydrogen.
Watlow unveils new medium voltage thermal system
The fully integrated heating and control solution is a safe, reliable and clean replacement for fossil fuel alternatives in process equipment.
Specialized auction site sells used industrial 3D-printing equipment
Currently there are a number of SLA and FDM machines listed on the site, including 3D printers and post-processing equipment.