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Tech companies develop fast-food trays with antimicrobial properties
A collaboration between tech companies has resulted in the development of new fast-food trays composed of recycled ocean plastic waste infused with antimicrobial properties that keep the trays constantly clean.
Hydra-Cell "no problem" pumps will run dry without damage
Hydra-Cell's unique seal-less design eliminates many typical pump problems.
Saarland researchers develop new AI system for machine maintenance
Researchers from Germany’s Saarland University have developed a maintenance system that combines artificial intelligence (AI) and sensors to monitor the status of industrial equipment and machinery.
HackerRank improves remote hiring process for developers
The company spent two months enhancing its platform to better accommodate the remote interview format.
Sponge can absorb oil and repel water for oil spill cleanups
Researchers from Northwestern University created a smart sponge that can selectively soak up oil and leave behind clean water.
Function-integrated profiles from Rexroth with internal cable guide
Function-integrated profiles provide flexibility in designing machine frames and enable continuous internal cabling.
GE, DARPA developing earthworm-inspired tunneling robot
The General Electric Company (GE) has developed a prototype of an autonomous tunnel digging robot designed to resupply U.S. military forces in the field.
Carbon-injected concrete can help reduce carbon emissions
A new type a carbon-injected concrete has the potential to reduce the carbon footprint of both buildings and roadways.
Building system screens people for health status when they enter a building
Siemens Smart Infrastructure announced the launch of Siveillance Thermal Shield.
Reusable sponge efficiently mops up oil spills
The material can selectively absorb more than 30 times its weight in oil due to the use of a nanocomposite coating and a magnetic, water-repelling and oil-attracting carbon-based substrate.
New processing line for white cheese products
Tetra Pak has launched its first complete processing line for Feta-type white cheese products.
Preventing combined sewage overflows
Combined sewage overflows are dangerous for human and aquatic health and necessitate strategies to control overflow events.
Enerpac introduces new hydraulic stressing pump for rail applications
The hydraulic stressing pump, called the ZC-3404, is driven by a lithium-ion battery along with a standalone power pack for use in aluminothermic track welding processes.
Case study: K-mount for surgical camera with MIM
Metal injection molding offers nearly unlimited shape and geometric-feature capability with high production rates using multi-cavity tooling. Explore MIM with this award-winning medical component case study.
A 20 minute microfluidic test for viral antibodies
A portable microfluidic test developed to detect antibodies against a viral infection has been optimized to diagnose avian flu and might be adapted to detect COVID-19 antibodies.
Ford software solution fights COVID-19 in police vehicles
This new smart technology is now available for all 2013 through 2019 Police Interceptor Utility vehicles.
The Pulse360: As remote workforces press on, searches for project management software increase
Searches for Project Management Software on Engineering360.com are up 600% since last year. As the coronavirus continues, searches continue to rise, with a 40% increase over the last month.
Thermal energy storage: a 'thermal flywheel'
A sustainable technology to simplify energy production, distribution and utilization.
Setting a trap for PFAS water pollutants
Self-assembling tetrahedral molecular cages composed of iron, molybdenum and phosphorus were demonstrated to capture per- and polyfluoroalkyl chemicals (PFASs).
Material could potentially prevent building collapse following earthquakes
Researchers from the University of Missouri College of Engineering have developed a flexible, structured lattice material that can withstand the waves of energy associated with earthquakes.