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Collaborators developing large-scale drone for offshore and ship delivery
GAC, a shipping, logistics and marine services provider, and F-drones, a drone startup based in Singapore, are working together to develop drones capable of delivering supplies to offshore oil and gas rigs and ships.
Device will sniff out chemicals, bombs at airports
A device capable of sniffing out dangerous chemicals and bombs will soon be trialed by aircraft manufacturer Airbus
Solar-powered electrolysis system designed for direct immersion
The integrated device, with two series-connected perovskite solar cells and two cobalt phosphate catalyst electrodes, can be immersed into an aqueous solution directly for solar-driven water splitting.
Recycling used nuclear fuel with a one-step strategy
The chemical reaction developed at Texas A&M University can be repeated multiple times to maximize fuel recovery yield and streamline nuclear fuel recycling.
Soft 3D-printed microbots created by Linköping University researchers
Researchers at Sweden’s Linköping University have developed a soft 3D-printed microrobot.
Lightweighting cars with a plastic camshaft module
Camshaft module lightweighting has been achieved by replacing die-cast aluminum with a fiber-reinforced thermoset polymer.
More ways to view – and close – the manufacturing skills gap
While media reports continue to say that the skills gap exists, and that this is a problem for manufacturers, a number of recent initiatives are looking to ease the gap.
Device can detect avocado ripeness through vibrations
Researchers from Cranfield University created a new technique to measure the ripeness of an avocado without damaging the fruit.
Gold nanoparticle tongue quickly categorizes maple syrup quality
Researchers from the University of Montreal developed a tongue made of gold nanoparticles that can quickly taste and categorize maple syrup.
Study: Simulation of borehole ballooning may result in safer drilling practices
A team from China University of Petroleum-Beijing has developed a device that can simulate borehole ballooning — the reversible mud gains and losses that are a byproduct of deep-water drilling — in a bid to develop strategies for preventing it.
Canceled OTC announces Spotlight award winners
Following the cancelation of the annual Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) due to the COVID-19 pandemic, OTC announces the 2020 recipients of the Spotlight on New Technology Award.
Challenges for the packaging industry
What challenges will the packaging industry have to face in the next 10 years to remain competitive? Especially in the technologies it uses. Here are some answers.
2 major airports make changes to decrease noise emissions
Airports in Amsterdam and London take different approaches to noise reduction in order to positively impact surrounding communities.
Virginia Tech team creating a tube pump for desalination applications
In a bid to remove salt and other minerals from ocean salt water, otherwise known as desalination, without using bulky hydraulic pumps, a team from Virginia Tech has developed a simplified pump composed of a fluidic flexible matrix composite material.
Companies working together to offer ventilator components
Johnson Matthey and Hoerbiger Flow Control are offering ventilator components in Europe to the fight against COVID-19.
Lighter, stronger and safer: How laser brazing is optimizing lightweight vehicle fabrication
Finishing tools designed for a long life of grinding and blending are a key to seamless fabrication and keeping automotive plants competitive.
Watch: Wearable sensor wirelessly monitors early COVID-19 symptoms
The flexible electronic device continuously monitors coughing, body temperature and respiration rate, generating detailed data that can be processed with artificial intelligence techniques.
4 tips for laser engraver maintenance
Like any other machine, laser engravers require maintenance to keep them running at optimal condition. Here are some tips on how to clean a laser engraver to keep it in top condition.
Sintavia builds for the future with additive manufacturing
Sintavia, a global leader in aerospace parts manufacturing, joins forces with Siemens Digital Industries Software.
New sanitary ball valves from Valworx
Actuated valve manufacturer and distributor Valworx has introduced its new line of electric actuated sanitary ball valves.