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Sunstone Engineering, EWI to collaborate on micro-welding R&D
Sunstone Engineering, Payson, Utah, a manufacturer of precision micro-welding units and engraving systems, is collaborating with EWI, Columbus, Ohio, a renowned engineering service provider, as a strategic technology member.
SpaceJet completes pre-certification test flights
Pilots conducted basic aircraft performance tests in normal operating conditions over the Pacific Ocean. After roughly two hours of flight, the aircraft returned to its departure airport.
Developments in diagnostics for COVID-19
The number of diagnostic tests being made available is on the rise, and a vaccine is undergoing clinical trials.
Dynamic wireless charging success in long-haul EV truck test
The system operated while the truck was moving and all the receivers functioned and transferred 45 kW to the truck's battery.
Smart 5G patrol robots equipped with Advantech’s MIC-770 edge computer deployed to fight coronavirus
The robotic devices help authorities monitor mask wearing and body temperatures in public places.
Tactile sensors may enable robots to feel
Researchers from ETH Zurich in Switzerland have created a low-cost tactile sensor capable of measuring force distribution at high resolution to enable robots to clutch fragile objects, bringing robotic skin one step closer to reality.
VRF HVAC revitalizes Texas hotel
Occupants have the ability to adjust the temperature in their space to their preferred comfort level. This flexibility results in substantial energy savings as well as greater comfort.
3D-printing capabilities for ABB robots
Swiss-Swedish engineering giant ABB has introduced the 3D printing capabilities of its PowerPac software to its RobotStudio simulation and offline programming software.
COVID-19 likely impacting solar industry supply chains, SEIA warns
SEIA's projection of 47% growth in 2020 will be reduced due to coronavirus. The trade group said it is tracking solar equipment supply chains, component pricing and project development timelines.
Letter: American manufacturers are key to solving supply chain disruptions
According to the leaders of five U.S. trade associations, American manufacturers are the solution to the growing concern over supply chain disruptions caused by global trade disputes and the growing coronavirus pandemic.
NIST develops cyber supply chain tool to prevent supply chain disruptions
In response to the impact of the coronavirus on the global supply chain, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has developed a prototype tool that measures an organization’s vulnerability to cyber supply chain risks.
Tests bolster the idea that wind farms can provide grid support services
The California Independent System Operator, Avangrid Renewables, NREL and GE conducted tests to determine if a utility-scale wind power plant can provide ancillary services to the electric grid.
6 questions on lidar for AVs, with Insight Lidar
One of the fastest-growing applications for lidar is autonomous vehicles.
Amid coronavirus disruptions to the supply chain, additive manufacturing used to create valves for medical equipment
Amid coronavirus-related disruptions to the global supply chain, an additive manufacturing startup in Italy is 3D printing replacement valves for life-saving medical equipment.
Hydro turbines designed to benefit fish passage
Preliminary tests show that a new turbine installed at Washington's Ice Harbor Dam achieves a survival rate of 98.25% for fish passing through the turbine.
Nanoplastics found to persist in potable water
The health implications of nanoplastic ingestion via drinking water, estimated by the researchers as a few grams of plastic each month, are unknown.
Carbon membrane produces power by reverse electrodialysis
High ionic conductivity and output power density positions the membrane as a suitable component for nanofluidics, membrane separation and nanopore applications.
These nukes won't close after all, owner says
Energy Harbor said it is rescinding deactivation notices for the Beaver Valley Power Station, which operates two units with a total capacity of 1,872 MW.
Study: Legos could potentially last in bodies of water for more than 1,000 years
Research conducted by the U.K.’s University of Plymouth revealed that Lego blocks submerged in bodies of water over time could last anywhere from 100 to 1,300 years.
Universal nanocarrier ink expands biomedical 3D printing possibilities
Prospects for designing and manufacturing personalized medical implants appear brighter with the development of a universal carrier bioink at ETH Zürich.