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ConocoPhillips delays and defers major projects
Buffeted by gyrating crude oil prices, the company cut its capital spending by $700 million and deferred or delayed a handful of projects in the U.S.
Watch how EVs fare in Norwegian winter conditions
The Norwegian Automobile Federation recently road-tested 20 battery-electric vehicles (EVs) to gauge how winter weather affects their range and charging times.
Newly buried electric transmission line enables harbor project to advance
Embedding the line deeper in the ocean floor will allow the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to perform a $300 million dredging operation known as the Boston Harbor Deep Draft Navigation Improvement Project.
Radar system aims to reduce "left baby" heatstroke accidents
The "rear occupant alert" system is intended to prevent passengers from being left unattended in rear seats.
Toyota and Hino to develop heavy-duty fuel cell truck
The truck will help the companies in their efforts to curb CO2 emissions.
Video: How a collaboration platform can keep the coronavirus threat from killing businesses
GForge is helping businesses adapt to the coronavirus threat by making it easier to use a collaboration platform to empower remote workers.
Lighter, smaller, stronger: TackPin® micro fastener
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Terestrial Energy, KSB collaborate on molten salt pump
Pump manufacturer KSB and clean energy company Terrestrial Energy have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to develop primary pumps for the Integral Molten Salt Reactor (IMSR), a Generation IV advanced nuclear power plant.
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REHVA released COVID-19 building services guidelines
REHVA's recommendations are intended for commercial and public buildings and are consistent with the information provided for employers by WHO.
Improved adsorption of metals from water by modified nanocarbons
The adsorption affinity of nanocarbons for metals is being magnified by a combination of amino group addition and solution plasma processing.
Nanodevice detects infectious agents in blood
Quick response to the spread of superbugs is possible with a microfluidic nanodevice designed to isolate and identify drug-resistant bacteria in bodily fluid samples. The device developed by an international research team was demonstrated to effectively trap, concentrate and retrieve E. coli.
Team develops essential-oil based anti-bacterial film for hospitals
A plastic technology company has developed a plastic film impregnated with nano-capsules of essential oil for protecting hospital surfaces from microbe exposure.
Manufacturers react to the effects of COVID-19 disruptions
Disruptions caused by COVID-19 are occurring across industry segments and throughout the global supply chain.
Utility pleads guilty to manslaughter in Camp Fire disaster
The plea agreement with the Butte County District Attorney is expected to resolve all state charges related to the fire.
Stratasys donates 3D-printing capacity to help combat COVID-19
The company is donating its 3D printing capacity to the production of plastic frames for disposable face shields needed for medical personnel.
Wanner introduces new pumps for oil and gas industry
Industrial equipment supplier Wanner International, has introduced two new high-pressure versions of its Hydra-Cell T200 multi-diaphragm, packing free, seal-less API674 pump, designed for use in oil and gas production.
Will 3D printing shift into high gear in the Covid-19 fight?
Governments have sought to enlist automakers, including Ford, General Motors, Ferrari and Nissan, to ramp up production of ventilators and other medical equipment that face shortages and are critical to saving lives.
NFPA survey reveals members experiencing the impact of coronavirus
Members of the National Fluid Power Association (NFPA), the trade association dedicated to the fluid power industry, anticipate considerable disruption to domestic sales, operations and supply chain over the next three months due to the global coronavirus pandemic.
Sustaining life and fighting Coronavirus with advanced actuation devices
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