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Researchers create an insect-inspired microrobot
Improving upon the design of insect-inspired microscopic robots, researchers from the University of Washington have developed a new flying microrobot capable of multi-modal locomotion.
Brookfield plans wood timber mid-rise on San Francisco pier
The building would be built using cross laminated timber floor slabs, glue-laminated timber columns and beams, steel lateral seismic framing and metal cladding.
Century-old wire arc additive manufacturing gaining a foothold
Wire arc additive manufacturing (WAAM), traces its roots to the 1920s and is gaining attention today as a cost-effective and time-saving 3D printing tool.
Robotic welding in 5D
Robotic manufacturers utilize 5D software platforms to reduce lead times and increase cost estimate accuracy. These platforms have great potential in the field of offsite construction.
Aircraft flight control issues prompt NTSB safety recommendations
The recommendations stem from a Nov. 6, 2019, incident involving Republic Airways Flight 4439, an Embraer EMB-175 as it departed Atlanta's Hartsfield airport.
Video: Energy reuse demonstrated in a multi-turn particle accelerator
Energy efficiency comes to the study of particle physics with a successful test of energy capture and reuse technology in a multi-turn particle accelerator.
ExxonMobil proposes a $262 million carbon capture facility
Construction could start in the third quarter of 2020 and be completed by the end of 2022.
Researchers turn trash into graphene
Rice University researchers have developed a process for turning just about any carbon source into graphene flakes.
Sorting used batteries for second life service
A new procedure allows quick assessment of the suitability of used electric car batteries for reuse in stationary energy storage systems.
Researchers create fiber composed of seaweed, crab shell compounds for textile, medical industries
Research conducted by teams from the University of British Columbia, Aalto University and the University of São Paulo have developed a fiber by spinning together chitin nanoparticles from blue crabs and a seaweed extract called alginate.
US to remain a net energy exporter through 2050: EIA
EIA projects domestic energy demand to grow 0.3% per year on average through 2050. That rate is slower than the average annual growth of 1.9% in U.S. gross domestic product.
Panasonic offers two new high temperature and long life U type cells
The nickel metal hydride batteries feature superior high temperature tolerance to 75° C and long service life of eight to 10 years.
Screw jacks from DieQua
There is a widespread push in North America to replace hydraulic lifting systems with electromechanical systems. Many engineers are now tasked with the job of eliminating environmentally unfriendly hydraulic oil with systems that are purely electromechanical.
A spectroscopic approach to painless glucose monitoring
The technique offers a non-invasive way to transdermally monitor blood glucose levels.
Researchers use durian fruit to make biodegradable food packaging, 3D printing filament
In a bid to curb plastic waste pollution, a research team from the International Islamic University Malaysia have created biodegradable food packaging composed of the skin of durian fruit.
Nuclear waste disposal materials prone to fast corrosion
Materials used to store such waste corrode far more quickly than previously thought and could pose environmental hazards once buried in repositories.
Hydrogen to fuel Olympic flame in Tokyo
Both the Olympic Torch and Cauldron will be fueled by hydrogen during the Tokyo 2020 games.
GM to invest $2.2 billion in EV production plant
The automaker said its first all-electric truck will be a pickup with production scheduled to begin in late 2021.
New flat-top chain conveyor system from Mk North America
Mk North America Inc.'s VersaFlex flat-top chain conveyor features standardized modules and components for simple and cost-effective material handling operations.
Ensuring food safety with DSI
There are many ways to ensure food safety, and among them is direct steam injection (DSI). DSI uses medium to high pressure steam to generate unlimited hot water at a consistent temperature to clean and sanitize production equipment, and provide hot water for process applications.