Latest News & Analysis
HEADLINES ARCHIVE
Don’t get stressed out with low compression force gap filler pads
These thermal insulating materials help avoid overstressing the printed circuit board and fragile solder joints as the interface material is compressed between the heatsink and board-level components during assembly.
Robot trash talk has a negative effect on human performance
Researchers from Carnegie Mellon University have found that humans are negatively affected by trash talk, even when it comes from a robot.
High-temperature aluminum alloy for additive manufacturing
The new alloy will enable the printing of lighter-weight precision components not currently possible with traditional manufacturing methods.
These tiny antennas could lead to smaller electronics and wearables
Researchers have created what they are calling the thinnest radio frequency antennas in the world.
Researchers develop smartphone system for locating active shooters
The system is capable of locating an active shooter based on information gleaned from nearby smartphones that are used to record the event.
Industrial Wastewater - Turn Data into Operational Insights
Are you prepared for the unknowns in your wastewater stream? Learn about innovative solutions using real-time information, connected data, and online monitoring in this on-demand Webinar from Hach®.
Fatal Uber ATG accident due to inadequate safety culture
An Uber ATG operator was in the driver’s seat, but the automated system was controlling the vehicle when it struck the pedestrian at 39 mph.
Navya launches autonomous shuttle service pilot project in France
The shuttles will follow a 1.4 km route in dense urban traffic of Lyon.
Engineer's guide to gate valves and their configuration
Gate valves are linear motion valves with a flat closure element that slides into the flow stream to provide shut-off. They are one of the most common valve types in use today and are excellent for use anywhere a shutoff valve is needed. Other common names for gate valves are knife valves and slide valves.
A new generation of gear driven mud pumps
Gear driven triplex mud pumps are now available with a maximum working pressure of up to 7,500 psi and in a range of capacities from 1,600 to 2,400 HP for both onshore and offshore operations.
Highly configurable drawworks with smart controls
With more than 50 available configurations this drawworks remains at the forefront of technology enhancements and pairs with smart controls to support rig automation.
Army to test grenade-launching drone
The United States Army will soon test an experimental grenade-launching drone during an upcoming showcase of weapons technology.
Rotating unions for steam, hot oil and water applications
Rotating unions, also referred to as rotary unions, rotary joints, rotary swivels and rotary couplings, transfer fluids from a stationary source to rotating equipment.
Four projects are tapped for small modular reactor support
The initiative aims to enable research and development and connect global vendors of SMR technology with Canada’s national nuclear laboratories.
Gas injection: Food’s secret ingredient
One of the most important steps of the food production process is gas injection, which is used to both manufacture and package food.
Study: Signals from connected devices can be used to track individuals at work or home
Researchers from the University of Chicago and the University of California, Santa Barbara are suggesting that hackers can use easy-to-access technology to monitor movements within a home or a building by “listening” to Wi-Fi signals.
Boeing is urged to redesign 737 engine fan cowl after fatal accident
A fractured fan blade from a CFM International CFM-56-7B engine led to the engine inlet and fan cowl separating and subsequently damaging the fuselage, resulting in a rapid cabin depressurization.
This utility plans a big push in solar & battery energy storage
Salt River Project said it plans to invest in two new solar energy & battery storage plants, which would help replace power generated by the coal-fired Navajo Generating Station.
Cool produce, air or water with no electricity
Unique insulation prevents incoming sunlight from heating up the device while simultaneously radiating infrared light (heat) away from the device. This efficient process requires no moving parts or electricity to cool the device well below the ambient air temperature.
Think tank reframes challenges to spur progress toward clean energy
The Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) proposed that stakeholders take a systemic view of climate-change challenges to identify rapidly deployable interventions.