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New system can detect gas leaks quickly and autonomously
Team can autonomously detect gas leaks on oil and gas infrastructure.
New ASME subsidiary acquires Techstreet standards management business from Clarivate
The International Society of Interdisciplinary Engineers LLC, a new for-profit subsidiary of ASME, has acquired Techstreet.
Hypersaline water freshens up with new desalination nanocoating
Membranes bearing a hexagonal boron nitride nanocoating improve the efficiency of a solar-powered desalination process.
Watch: Liquid-filled window saves energy
Hydrogel, water and a stabilizing compound are sandwiched between two panes of glass in a structure that can effectively reduce a building's energy consumption.
Watch how iron powder strengthens brewery sustainability
A brewery in the Netherlands has become the first facility worldwide to use iron powder as a substitute for fossil fuels at an industrial scale.
5 tips for implementing an integrated stepper linear actuator system
Stepper motors are commonly used to translate motion from rotary to linear. Selecting the right combination of electrical and mechanical components is complicated by the various options for precision positioning systems.
New Yorker Electronics now supplying advanced aluminum casting alloys from Amfas International
Amfas state-of-the-art casting alloys for high strength and high thermal conduction are designed for electronics applications.
Company builds crawling robot to perform offshore wind turbine inspections
Robot crawls along vertically positioned blades performing inspection functions.
The importance of metrology and QC for auto manufacturing
Over time, machines lose alignment, shift or become less effective, resulting in unwanted differences in the components. This is where meteorology saves the day.
Researchers develop durable 3D-printed plastic material inspired by spider webs
Material inspired by spider webs could protect smartphones, windows.
Access tools, resources and technical information with AWWA membership
AWWA provides access to resources and education to sharpen your skills and advance your career.
Facing the limits of indirect heat exchange (part 1)
There are limits to both types of indirect heat exchangers, however, especially when they are used for applications involving high-temperature fluids or high-pressure steam.
Mobile flood tool launched by USGS
The National Water Dashboard provides real-time information on water levels, weather and flood forecasts throughout the U.S.
Innovations, industry mergers and growth bringing hope to the rail industry
Although the passenger rail industry has recently seen a decline in usage due to COVID-19, the global pandemic and travel restrictions have not hindered the creation of high-speed rail systems in many areas.
Early registration for the AWWA Virtual Summit: Water Quality & Infrastructure
The American Water Works Association (AWWA) Virtual Summit: Water Quality & Infrastructure will be held online December 8 to 10, 2020.
Seals designed for the demands of food and beverage manufacturing
Shaft seals for food and beverage equipment need to be readily cleanable, dryable, sanitary, resistant to product entrapment to avoid cross contamination, and must withstand repeated cleanings, various cleaning solutions and large temperature variations.
Desktop Metal to host November 18 virtual conference: AM 2.0 — The future of additive manufacturing
Discover how next-generation additive technologies like binder jetting unlock generative design, tooling free manufacturing and mass customization benefits.
The effect of deficit irrigation on greenhouse tomato yield
What effect does limited irrigation with groundwater and wastewater have on crop yield?
Sandia Labs to develop new molten salt valves
Partnership aims to create new molten salt valves.
Researchers to secure inventory, ballots with DNA
Team to tag products with DNA.