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Artificial intelligence can now design
Researchers from Carnegie Mellon University have enabled artificial intelligence (AI) to create new designs.
Startup develops sensor to prevent food and plastic packaging waste
An Ireland-based startup has devised a packaging solution for preventing food waste and reducing plastic packaging.
Here's how to protect against gas hydrate formation during the winter
Associated gas and natural gas liquids are valuable commodities, so to realize profits special care is required during winter months.
Hot-dip galvanizing of fasteners
One of the most effective means of mitigating steel corrosion is hot-dip galvanizing, especially for fasteners. What follows is an overview of the hot-dip galvanizing production process, benefits of the method, related industry standards and other considerations.
Watch how a 3D printer turns food waste into edible creations
A Dutch startup is 3D printing discarded food in a bid to address the growing issue of global food waste.
Watch: Your Siri or Alexa assistant may be vulnerable to hackers with lasers
Researchers from the U.S. and Japan have discovered that voice assistants like Alexa and Siri can be manipulated by hackers using lasers.
Solutions to level up silo inventory
Discover how to use sensors and software to monitor inventory in bins, tanks and silos. Learn about point and continuous level measurement and systems to keep inventory on track and employees safe.
NTSB says that design and technology can help reduce bicycle accidents
Improving roadway design, enhancing the conspicuity of bicyclists through both visibility and technology, and increasing helmet use held the most promise for reducing the number of fatal and serious crashes.
A giant eye on oil field safety
Russian oil field workers may soon have a giant eye watching over them to help keep them safe from on-the-job accidents.
These five regions are growing as associated gas producers
Associated-dissolved natural gas production in five major crude oil-producing regions was 12.0 Bcf/d in 2018, about 12% of total U.S. natural gas production.
Watch: 3D-printed skin grafts that integrate with living skin
A research team has developed a method to print living skin using additive manufacturing.
Sensata introduces new solid state relays for large industrial equipment
The new SSRs are UL, VDE and CE certified for worldwide use in pump controls, HVAC&R, industrial ovens, plastic injection molding, food processing equipment and packaging equipment.
Methylene chloride poses unreasonable risks, TSCA says
The EPA’s draft evaluation reveals that the substance poses serious central nervous system risks from acute exposures.
Audi introduces virtual office coworker
Auto manufacturing giant Audi has introduced a robotic digital assistant to its office workers to help alleviate the monotony of their jobs.
IEA report: Global slowdown in energy efficiency progress
The deceleration in efficiency progress since 2010 is fueled by a mixture of social and economic trends, combined with some specific factors such as extreme weather.
Startup develops smart glove for astronauts
NASA, in collaboration with organizations such as the Mars Institute, Collins Aerospace, Ntention and SETI Institute, has successfully tested a smart glove for astronauts to operate drones and other vehicles in space.
Aircraft actuation technologies: How do electrohydraulic, electrohydrostatic and electromechanical actuators work?
Learn about the operating principles, advantages and disadvantages of three major actuation technologies used on aircraft.
Inquiry blames exterior panel cladding for fatal London fire
The report said that a kitchen fire was "perfectly foreseeable," but that once it escaped from Flat 16, it spread rapidly up the tower's east face.
Grippy Floor Mat – The world's first adhesive backed mat
Still using slippery, sloppy rubber-back floor mats? Pitch ’em!
Hydraulic cylinder sensor requires no drilling
The sensor is mounted on the outside of the hydraulic cylinder, negating the need for drilling and simplifying maintenance.