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Scientists develop tool for detecting oil spill accumulation
Scientists from the University of Nebraska, Lincoln, have developed a new method for quickly measuring oil concentration levels in the soil surrounding oil spills at production and distribution sites.
Halliburton announces new in-bit sensors
Oil company Halliburton has introduced its Cerebro Force in-bit sensors that capture weight, torque and bending measurements directly from the bit.
Tech company develops 'scarecrow' for offshore oil, wind platforms to deter guano accumulation
A U.K.-based company has developed technology inspired by scarecrows to prevent the accumulation of guano — otherwise known as seabird droppings — from offshore oil platforms.
FX on/off lifting magnets handle 90 degrees and circle shapes
These strong, semi-custom lift magnets offer a small footprint and maximum performance by user application.
Video: Polyp-inspired robot can grab contaminants from water
Researchers from WMG at the University of Warwick created a robot inspired by coral polyp that can remove contaminants from water.
How manufacturers are adapting to COVID-19
Manufacturing facilities are attempting to re-commence work with a focus on keeping employees safe via social distancing tools and robots.
Material handling robot designed for the healthcare and manufacturing sectors
A robotics company has developed a material handling robot for the manufacturing and healthcare sectors.
Construction startup aims to automate roughly 80% of construction
A construction startup promises to automate roughly 80% of home-building construction.
Video: Online library is a cool tool for natural refrigerant resources
The North American Sustainable Refrigeration Council, dedicated to reducing the environmental impacts of refrigeration technology by promoting natural refrigerants in the grocery sector, has launched a relevant resource library.
ASHRAE guidelines for school reopening are updated
The guidelines cover HVAC system operation to help mitigate the airborne transmission of the coronavirus as schools prepare to reopen for the fall academic year.
NASA maps Beirut blast damage with satellite data
The areal extent of the August 4 explosion in Beirut, Lebanon, is captured by satellite-derived synthetic aperture radar data.
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Satellite sensors identify new penguin colonies by the presence of poop
New Emperor penguin colonies were identified by analyzing satellite imagery for brown stains indicative of penguin poop, or guano.
Algae-based material creates biodegradable flip flops
Researchers from the University of California San Diego teamed up with a materials science and technology company, Algenesis Materials, to create an algae-based biodegradable material for flip flops.
Survey: How manufacturers are preparing for post-pandemic recovery
The impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on the U.S. manufacturing industry were gauged in a survey of more than 700 manufacturing professionals by the Society of Manufacturing Engineers.
Watch how the common electric cooker sanitizes N95 masks for reuse
An efficient sanitization solution likely available in many kitchens has been demonstrated by University of Illinois researchers: dry heating of these masks in an electric cooker.
Flowpack machine designed to meet strict hygiene demands
Packaging machine specialist Hugo Beck has launched the flowpack R, a compactly built, hygienically designed horizontal flowpack machine, capable of reaching speeds of up 300 cycles per minute.
Ceramics to take abrasive material handling operations to the next level
Several key properties must be considered by engineers when choosing a proper ceramic. Abrasion resistance, compressive strength, coefficient of friction and fracture toughness are just a few.
Overview: Maintenance-free linear actuators
drylin® linear actuators offer cost and technical advantages thanks to self-lubricating plastic components.
Study: COVID-19 pandemic has changed city planning operations
Researchers from the University of British Columbia studied the ways that COVID-19 forced cities to adjust and cope and how these changes will transform urban life in the long run.