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A buoyancy-based storage solution for renewable energy
The feasibility and merits of buoyancy energy storage in the deep ocean are considered.
Diverter valve earns USDA certification
The 4 inch valve making its debut is now certified according to USDA guidelines for sanitary design and fabrication of food, pharmaceutical and chemical processing equipment.
Argo Hytos debuts its news electronic control units for hydraulic applications
Argo Hytos’ EL7 control unit features many analog input signal types and allows users to switch to the CAN bus interface.
Hawle releases the E3 gate valve – Where cutting-edge technology meets superior corrosion resistance
Hawle has released its latest gate valve, the E3.
Grass blades used as scaffold for lab grown meat
This research takes one step toward getting lab-grown meat on the market for consumer purchase.
Low pressure float valve from Hydro Systems gets an upgrade
Hydro Systems has introduced updates to the low pressure float valve of its HydroMinder dispensers for car wash applications.
Neles reveals its next generation of high-performance butterfly valves – The Neldisc L-series, Model D
Neles has recently launched its new generation of Neldisc L-series butterfly valves.
Solar water harvester takes a leaf from nature
A “synthetic tree” increases the efficiency of solar steam generation for water harvesting.
Report: The economics of renewable energy improve at the expense of coal
Most of the renewable generating capacity installed worldwide in 2020 is delivering power at a lower cost per MWh than new coal-fired production.
Radiative cooling system funnels freshwater from air
The water harvester features a self-cooling surface and a special radiation shield.
Direct steam injection offers forward thinking for slaughterhouse waste
Meat processing as an industry has enormous impacts on the world, both positive and negative. Direct steam injection offers an innovative solution to an ongoing challenge.
What Is the igus® 3D Print Service for Wear-Resistant Parts?
It’s a solution for engineers who need between 1-5,000 wear-resistant components. Learn more here.
Under the volcano: A source of key metals and geothermal energy
Metal-rich brines circulating in volcanic systems offer a largely untapped resource.
A microbial route to lignin-based chemicals and biofuels
A microbial enzyme degrades monomer bonds in lignin, converting the biorefinery waste product into useful chemicals.
Machine learning improves offshore wind power predictions
Use of a machine learning model and a physics-based simulator improve offshore wind power prediction accuracy.
Video: Spacewalks update ISS with new solar arrays
Two new solar arrays were installed on the International Space Station (ISS) during three spacewalk missions completed in June 2021.
CO2 chamber turns biodegradable plastic into foam
The chamber can turn biodegradable plastic cutlery into a foam that can be used as insulation or floatation devices.
Video: Rapid diagnostics get faster with magnetic microbead mixing
Magnetic particle mixing can have significant implications for future diagnostic testing devices.
Better cleaning at food processors with swab test
ATP monitoring and microbiological enumeration can verify and improve the efficacy of cleaning and sanitation practices.
What is healthcare engineering?
Some examples of healthcare engineering.