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Model may predict where and when an oil spill will reach land
Researchers from the Euro-Mediterranean Center on Climate Change (CMCC) Foundation have developed a model for predicting where and when an oil spill will make landfall, improving response times and cleanup efforts.
DC motor manufacturer steps up to meet ventilator demand
With multiple manufacturing facilities in the U.S. and Asia, Lin can increase production volume quickly.
Design firm develops a model for maintaining distance at open-air markets during a pandemic
A Dutch design firm has developed a model for open-air markets, such as farmer’s markets, that enables consumers to maintain social distancing requirements amid the global coronavirus pandemic while shopping for food.
Researchers predicted the coronavirus pandemic in 2007
The research community has sent several warnings of a possible COVID-19 outbreak since the SARS outbreak in 2003.
Map pinpoints US power line vulnerability to geomagnetic storms
A geoelectrical hazard map shows the voltages liable to be induced on the power grid in the event of a once-in-a-century magnetic super-storm.
The Lee Company introduces new pressure valve
The Lee Company, a supplier of precision fluid control products, has introduced its Hi-Damped Pressure Relief Insert (HD PRI) for systems exposed to operating pressures and pressure spikes too extreme for traditional relief valves.
Website tracks hydrogen and fuel cell regulations and standards
The information resource covers stationary fuel cells, hydrogen and fuel cell vehicles, portable and micro fuel cells, hydrogen infrastructure and forklift truck, aviation, marine and bicycle applications.
Video: Plans for student-designed emergency ventilator now open source
The device, which can be produced with off-the-shelf components at a cost of under $300, was developed by students and has been brought up to medical grade by engineers and doctors
SysMech to develop Living Lab 2.0 for Energy Systems Catapult
U.K.-based software development company SysMech has been chosen by Energy Systems Catapult to help deliver a cloud-based Digital Integration Platform for Living Lab 2.0.
After sewage treatment service, steel slag strengthens concrete
The same slag used to effectively remove pollutants during municipal wastewater processing can be reused again as a component in concrete manufacture.
Watch: Soil is the new concrete
A new class of construction materials could be produced on-site using local soils as additive manufacturing feedstock.
Nuclear bombs help conservationists estimate whale shark age
Researchers from Rutgers University are using nuclear bombs to accurately estimate the age of whale sharks. This is the first time that whale sharks’ age has been properly verified.
Engineering solutions for the developing world: Part 2
The conclusion to Welding Digest's two-part series on engineering for the developing world.
Engineering solutions for the developing world
While throwing automation or AI at an existing problem can improve social and economic problems in developing countries, smaller and more incremental improvements often work wonders, and the newer concept of “breakthrough” engineering can have a major impact on improving global quality of life.
Satellites enable oil supplies to be traced from space
A digital oil analytics company is enabling oil producers, traders and governments around the world to make oil production decisions based on oil supplies in near real time.
UNE debuts 3D model of human skeleton on its site
A research team from the University of New England (UNE) has developed what it suggests is the first fully online human skeleton.
Circor RTK introduces control valves for abrasive media applications
Circor RTK has introduced its Reflex quick-change seat (QCS) control valve. The Reflex quick-change seat (QCS) control valve is equipped with the React 30 DC-PoP smart actuator and is a flexible all-in-one solution for noise reduction and high pressure-drop applications.
IO-Link added to Alfa Laval's ThinkTop V50 and V70
Global supplier of products and solutions for separation, heat transfer and fluid handling, Alfa Laval has announced that its ThinkTop V50 and V70 hygienic valve control units now include an IO-Link to enhance communication between the valves and Industry 4.0 automation systems.
Mitsubishi Electric develops production line improvement technology
Artificial intelligence-based technology supports efficient design of production floor layouts and material flows as well as accurate estimation of productivity.
Researchers construct self-regulating valves, motorless pumps using ultra-thin film
Researchers from Germany’s Saarland University are building pumps and valves using electroactive silicone film that enables enhanced functionalities beyond “on and off” and “open and close.”