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Study: Track and trace food packaging could encourage reusable packaging scheme
To reach that conclusion, researchers asked manufacturers, retailers, regulatory bodies, reuse experts and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) what factors prevent them from participating in a reusable packaging scheme.
Report: A sunny outlook for renewable energy sector employment
About 12 million people were employed in the renewable energy sector, directly and indirectly, in 2020.
ASC launches 2020-2023 North American Market Report for Adhesives & Sealants
The report features in-depth interviews and uncovers buying factors, technology trends, unmet needs, growth drivers and insights into competitive joining techniques.
Technique "sniffs" out fraudulent foods
Considered a key indicator of food quality, aroma is reportedly a reliable tool for detecting fraudulent food products. In addition to Iberian ham, researchers suggest that other foods vulnerable to fraud include honey, wine and olive oil.
New food and beverage filling machine introduced by SIG
The SIG NEO filling machine reportedly has an output of up to 18,000 packs per hour for family-sized packs — demonstrating a 50% higher output versus current filling machines — and is capable of 100-plus hour run cycles.
Video: New tech detects bone fragments in poultry
Eagle Product Inspection, a manufacturer of X-ray machines for the food industry, has developed new X-ray technology capable of detecting bone fragments in poultry products.
EV tech tops the 2022 Fuel Economy Guide
These two electric vehicles (EVs) with 500-mile driving range sit at the top of the guide’s 10 most fuel-efficient vehicles.
Lighting the Way (Dec. 5 - 11)
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Hummingbird device eradicates COVID-19 in HVAC
The Hummingbird EQ with Air Vaccine technology reportedly captured and deactivated the airborne COVID-19 virus upon the first airflow pass through of the system by roughly 99.5%.
Machine removes virtually all traces of COVID-19 from surge wards
The University of Cambridge team installed high efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filter/UV sterilizer machines in hospital rooms where COVID-19 patients were isolated at Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge.
World record RAF flight demos potential of synthetic fuel
The aviation fuel is manufactured by extracting hydrogen from water and carbon from atmospheric carbon dioxide.
Fuses optimized for high-powered electric vehicles
The high-voltage fuses meet requirements for use in the latest high-powered electrified vehicles with ratings up to 1,000 V DC and 600 A.
Team detects COVID-19 in HVAC samples
The research team has determined that testing the air in building ventilation systems could potentially mean earlier detection of COVID-19, better quarantine protocols, fewer COVID-19 outbreaks and reduced transmission of the virus.
Interactive data depict global energy transition trends
Updated data cover planned solar, wind, hydropower, nuclear, geothermal, ocean, biomass and fossil fuel capacity additions in major world regions.
Largest US solar farm now under construction
When fully operational in 2024, the facility will generate 1.65 GW of electricity to supply 175,000 households.
First fully recycled battery cell produced by Northvolt
In preparation for building Europe’s largest battery recycling plant, the Swedish company produced its first lithium-ion battery cell with metals recovered through battery waste recycling.
New CAD360! conveyor system configurator
The latest version of the configurator features improved design and collaboration tools to bridge the gap between conveyor system designer and manufacturer.
Chilled water piping systems: How location impacts moisture risk
Chilled water pipes with incorrectly selected or installed insulation can experience many kinds of damage from moisture, including corrosion, expensive maintenance and repairs, reduced efficiency and increased life-cycle costs.
Video: Innovative connection technology for contactless data and power transmission
The contactless connector supports ultra-reliable, short-range, point-to-point full-duplex data exchanges in industrial and medical applications.
High power density inverter is SUPER
An advanced inverter that is smaller, more efficient and more cost-effective than those currently available is under development.