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The Well Control School offers online resources for oil drilling industry
The Well Control School, which offers well control training for those in offshore and onshore oil drilling applications, has introduced the new knowledge retention program (SMART), which delivers an on-demand training experience, giving subscribers access to more than 400 videos that cover every objective required by oil industry standards.
The decade's biggest additive manufacturing innovations: New materials, real-time control and more
The conclusion to Welding Digest's two-part series on additive manufacturing innovations.
The decade’s biggest additive manufacturing innovations
Additive manufacturing has rapidly advanced in the last decade. Here are some of the most important innovations and trends that we have seen over the last 10 years.
Team develops line of soft robots inspired by the cheetah
Researchers from North Carolina State University have developed a cheetah inspired robot that can achieve greater speeds than other soft robots.
A process for 3D printing aluminum F357 for thin-walled heat transfer applications
The aircraft-grade alloy is ideal for additive manufacturing of aerospace, military and defense components.
Oil-free blower and compressor rental solutions under 50 PSIG
Aerzen Rental specializes in temporary oil-free blower and compressor solutions under 50 PSIG, making it a more efficient alternative to plant air compressors.
Corrugated tubing vs triflex® R on multi-axis robots
Still stuffing your robot's cables into corrugated tubing? Consider switching to triflex® R. Here's why.
Watch laser leather engraving with the Epilog Fusion Pro
Applying the laser to leather can be an intriguing way to customize company products, design fashion accessories or create virtually any ornamental item in the makerspace.
The Pulse360: In fight against coronavirus, searches for sterilizers are on the rise
Searches for autoclaves and sterilizers on Engineering360.com are up 302% in the last year, and 42% in the last month.
Volkswagen turning components from its automotive factory into hand sanitizing stations
In a bid to get workers back into the factory faster following coronavirus-related closures, automotive giant Volkswagen has built disinfection stations using components from within its factories.
GHOST™ concealed access fastener – now you see it, now you don’t
The new GHOST™ fastener from PennEngineering® utilizes magnetic technology to achieve an invisible lock that’s ideal for applications requiring security and sleek aesthetics.
Startup develops tool for tracking methane emissions using satellite data
Scientists from a European technology startup have developed a new tool that tracts the location of emissions of methane, which is a greenhouse gas.
Cardiac health monitoring with an ECG device disguised as a necklace
A piece of jewelry incorporating a single-lead electrocardiogram (ECG) may be the newest accessory for those at risk of atrial fibrillation.
Magnetic systems aid automated material handling applications
Magnetic Sheet Fanners, Transporter® LP's, and Transfer Conveyors increase production speeds in automated material handling applications.
Carbon fiber boosts capacitive desalination performance
A porous carbon fiber material that promises to enhance the energy efficiency and yield of capacitive desalination operations has been engineered at Virginia Tech.
Defense Department seeking predictive AI for soldier behavior
The Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) of the Defense Department has issued a solicitation for the development of artificial intelligence (AI) that could detect fluctuations in a soldier’s behavior.
Watch: Low-cost microscope is 3D printed
An open-source, laboratory-grade microscope designed by researchers from the U.K. and Tanzania can be 3D-printed at a cost of $18.
Top 5 industrial robotics applications
From food processing to automotive production, industrial robots are becoming ubiquitous. Highly-automated and programmable, these machines execute repetitive tasks with high precision, reliability and throughput.
UK institute eyes steel-making slag for roadway aggregate
Researchers from the U.K.’s Materials Processing Institute (MPI) is exploring the use of steelmaking slag waste in the construction of roadways in the U.K.
A process for decentralized ammonia fertilizer manufacturing
A sustainable alternative to the current reliance on large-scale manufacturing capacities for fertilizer production is being advanced by MIT researchers.