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Geothermal power plant parts are 3D printed
Replacement parts can be 3D printed at dramatically reduced costs.
Plant based material could replace single use plastic
Researchers were inspired by incredibly strong spider silk to create their new material.
Watch: Wing sail design unfurled for maritime use
The automated, telescopic and inflatable wing sail system is expected to help operators reduce fuel consumption and carbon dioxide emissions.
Meet Radwell's hydraulics and pneumatics department
Radwell provides quality repair services for hydraulics motors, pumps, actuators, valves, servo valves, and cylinders.
Video: Transformers tailored for floating offshore wind power
Transformers for floating projects will increase offshore wind potential by enabling a new generation of floating substations and turbines.
Desktop Metal qualifies 4140 via metal binder jetting for mass production
The company has qualified 4140 via metal binder jetting for mass production of strong steel parts that withstand high impacts, temperatures and mechanical stresses.
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.