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Device promises to expedite COVID-19 test results
The electronic device is being developed by engineers at Auburn University.
Video: New Engineering for People Design Challenge
Students at participating universities will design a solution appropriate to the economic, environmental and social context.
Video: Ammonia produced with solar energy and wastewater nitrate
Ammonia is produced from sunlight and wastewater nitrate at 10% higher solar-to-fuel efficiency than currently available systems.
Kiel University accelerates chronic wound healing with 3D-printed patch
Smart patch could potentially expedite the healing of chronic wounds.
Coating prevents "rust" from forming on soybean leaves
Researchers develop an anti-rust coating for plants that protects against disease.
Coatings change color in response to temp changes
Color-changing coatings developed by Eindhoven University of Technology are triggered by temperature changes.
Efficiency breakthrough for thin film photovoltaics
A highly reflective, conductive mirror was applied to the back of the thin gallium arsenide photovoltaic cell.
Watch how a swappable battery system propels inland vessel
Exchangeable battery containers provide propulsion without air pollutant emissions.
Frog foam shows drug delivery promise
Researchers propose using frog foam as an antiseptic delivery system.
Surface disinfectant proves effective for 7 days against 7 viruses
Coating inactivates the COVID-19 virus and six others so far.
How to read pump flow curves
This 5-minute, easy-to-follow video reviews the creation and use of diaphragm pump performance curves.
Video: The debut of a recyclable offshore wind turbine blade
Siemens Gamesa has produced its first six fully recyclable offshore wind turbine blades at its factory in Aalborg, Denmark.
Energy converter doubles the power extracted from ocean waves
The dual turbine wheel wave energy converter is twice as efficient at harvesting power as similar technologies developed to date.
Battery system stores power and produces hydrogen
The dual-flow battery produces hydrogen and provides large-scale energy storage capacity.
Study weighs severe weather impacts on solar farms
Snowstorms and hurricanes were identified as extreme weather events affecting photovoltaic plants in the U.S.
Does your manufacturing equipment fail unexpectedly during production cycles?
Industry 4.0 concepts can seem overly complex or time-consuming to implement without truly knowing if you will receive a return on your capital investment. But, what if you could quickly implement a solution as a proof of concept without additional programming or involving IT?
Clubhouse launches spatial audio for a more immersive experience for members
Offering directional sound that more closely replicates real-world experiences, the solution opens up a new soundscape of opportunities.
Pivot Point Inc. expands manufacturing facilities
The non-threaded fastener manufacturing facility expansion is expected to be completed in summer of 2022.
How do hybrid work arrangements affect audio interactions?
Regardless of the challenges that come with either remote work and in-office work, audio communication technology could use some improvement.
How to select the appropriate permanent magnet material
There are at least four questions the engineer needs to answer when working on a new magnetic design.