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Multi-spindle screwdriving machine
As a turnkey-supplier, we integrate many different technologies, such as screwdriving, ultrasonic-welding, cutting, riveting, etc.
Microplastic pollution is raining down in London
Microplastic deposition rates measured exceed those documented at study sites in China and in Paris, and are almost 20 times higher than those observed in the French Pyrenees.
AI lends a sharper eye to breast cancer screening
An artificial intelligence (AI) system has been demonstrated to outperform expert radiologists in accurately interpreting mammograms from screening programs.
How blue light lasers benefit multiple industrial sensor applications
Requirements for precision techniques in manufacturing operations have bolstered the use of laser triangulation on production lines, where it is used for industrial displacement measurement.
“Expertise doesn’t recognize national boundaries”: A conversation with ISA’s Eric Cosman
A chemical engineer with more than 35 years of experience in the process industries, Cosman will be the ISA president throughout 2020, the society's anniversary year.
DOE to support new materials development for extreme environments
The program is intended to improve cost, performance and reliability of fossil power generation and also enhance the competitiveness of the U.S. high-temperature materials supply chain.
Design for joining and assembly: Part 1
The acronym DFM, design for manufacturing, is a relatively familiar one. DFx is a broader term encompassing varying design centered goals such as design for quality (DFQ), design for casting, design for forging or design for maintenance, among others.
Watch: CSB releases animation of refinery explosion and fire
A corroded slide valve likely led to the inadvertent mixing of hydrocarbons with air that found an ignition source resulting in an explosion.
Laser-guided detection of space debris improves with neural networks
New algorithms for laser ranging telescopes enhance space debris detection by significantly improving the pointing accuracy of the telescope.
Study: IT may halt violence against law enforcement
Law enforcement personnel face a high risk of injury and even death while on the job, yet new research suggests that those risks might be decreased by information technology (IT).
Genvi Solenoid Valves; a New Generation of Versatility and Innovation
3-Port control valves offering high flow rates and low power consumption in a 10mm package.
Construction firm turns discarded milk containers into roadways
A construction firm in South Africa has recently paved a stretch of road on the outskirts of the coastal city of Durban in plastic asphalt derived from half-gallon milk containers.
Scientist develops spray-on disinfectant coating for hospitals, schools
A scientist from Russia’s Tomsk State University (TSU) has developed a photocatalytic coating spray to disinfect high-traffic areas such as schools and hospitals, protecting against the spread of bacteria.
Membrane material tackles oil-water emulsions
A silica layer applied to a porous polyketone membrane forms an ultrathin, super hydrophilic material that demonstrates an almost 100% rejection against various oily emulsions.
Tech tips for welding magnesium — Part 1: Preheating and surface prep
To produce a sound weld, precautions must be taken to account for magnesium's low melting point, high thermal expansion coefficient and high oxidation potential.
Database documents US liquids pipeline projects
More than 200 crude oil, hydrocarbon gas liquids and petroleum product pipeline projects in the U.S. are now being tracked by a database launched by the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
Team uses nanotechnology to develop safe food packaging
New nanotechnology-based food packaging film developed by a European Union (EU)-funded project can reportedly extend the shelf life of perishable foods, protect against food borne illnesses and prevent food waste.
Advanced process control for injection molding
An advanced injection molding process control solution for sequential valve gate control streamlines part production while offering cost and time savings.
Team turning quadcopters into workplace drones
A team of researchers from Germany’s Karlsruhe Institute of Technology are turning autonomous quadcopter drones into interactive workplace robots.
Tech tips for welding magnesium — Part 2: Shielding and filler requirements
Part 2 of Welding Digest's two-part series on magnesium welding.