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Video: Cognex refines food and beverage manufacturing with 3D vision solutions
3D visual measurement technology is upping the ante for manufacturing and quality improvements on the food and beverage production line.
Why is electric motorcycle development behind EVs?
Electric motorcycle development is considerably behind the innovations of four-wheel vehicles. There are some unique challenges to developing electric motorcycles, that has hindered progress.
Best summer vacations for engineers and their families, part 1
For those engineers and their families looking for a summer getaway, and maybe marvel at some of engineering’s best achievements, here is a comprehensive list of destinations to consider.
DOE offers prize to accelerate equitable solar deployment
The competition is designed to accelerate the commercialization of products needed for equitable solar energy deployment and domestic manufacturing.
Video: Worker training needed to meet global wind market expansion
Over the next five years, more than 480,000 people must be trained to meet global wind power market demand in line with health and safety standards.
NASA study finds leaks account for half of major methane sources at largest US oilfield
A new study found that equipment malfunction is responsible for about half of the main sources of potent greenhouse gas methane emissions at the Permian Basin.
Elon Musk’s Boring Company opens Vegas loop using Teslas
Initially the loop will have three stops along a 1.7 mile stretch.
Project to demo a gentler process for battery-grade lithium extraction
The extraction process will support a sustainable and efficient lithium production ecosystem.
Zeiss evaluates additive manufacturing methods for the oil and gas industry
Zeiss is researching the manufacture and qualification of static and dynamic critical components for the purpose of developing and validating methodologies for the oil and gas industry.
ATOM fuel storage explosion prevention system protects lives, property and the environment
The Allianz Risk Barometer 2021 ranks fire and explosion as one of the top 10 business risks.
Process could pave the way for rapid detection of gluten in food
Exposure to gliadin triggers a response in the film.
Beads enveloped in water become hydrobots
Controlled via magnet, the Hydrobots could be used to clean surfaces.
Samcon new CCTV cameras are small and flexible for hazardous areas
The new ultra compact cameras are just 127 mm long with a diameter of 49 mm.
Vulnerable US counties have higher pipeline density overall
Higher density of natural gas pipelines overall occurs in counties with more socially vulnerable populations.
Fundamentals of crankshaft sensors
Crankshaft position sensors come in several varieties, including inductive, Hall effect, optical and magnetoresistive sensors. Regardless of type, the sensor must be mounted in such a way as to view the pulses from a reluctor ring, which is a ferrous, toothed wheel.
Watch as this robot gives a manicure
Robots offer pandemic-friendly alternative to manicures.
Ill-fitting masks put wearer at risk of infection
Wearing a mask is important to stop the spread of airborne diseases but an ill-fitting mask puts the wearer at risk, even if they do not realize it.
Video: Save space and boost operational reliability with these screw compressors
The compressors are engineered for medium compressed air requirements in industrial applications.
Webinar: Reducing emissions through electrification
Learn about the infrastructure needed to support zero-emission long-hauling by heavy-duty vehicle electrification.
Over 1 million gallons of radwaste treated at DOE facility
The facility processed over 1 million gallons of radioactive waste during its first eight months of operation.