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First ABB electric propulsion to be installed on board a bulk carrier
Two self-unloading dry cargo transshipment units will be the first bulk carriers in the industry to feature ABB’s Azipod electric propulsion.
Drone technology detects and maps lost ordnance
Largely an issue in war-torn regions, UXOs kill 15,000 to 20,000 people every year worldwide, and injure more.
This state has added the most natural gas generating capacity
Florida’s electric power sector includes nearly 50 operating utility-scale natural gas-fired electric generation facilities with a total nameplate capacity of 42 GW.
5 cybersecurity resources for small manufacturers
Attacks can affect production and compromise data integrity. NIST estimates that the median cost of a data breach is around $60,000, a potentially significant sum for small manufacturers in competitive markets.
Rice University develops catalytic reactor for reduction of carbon dioxide
Researchers at Rice University developed an electrocatalytic reactor that produces high-purity, highly concentrated liquid formic acid from carbon dioxide.
Asset management: When to repair and when to replace
Deciding whether to repair or replace broken machinery is one of the primary tasks of a factory asset manager. In addition to baseline cost comparisons, there are several questions to be addressed
Antibiotics are not the only factor in the spread of resistance
Upon awakening, persistent bacteria are quite efficient at sharing their resistance genes with other bacteria that are susceptible to gene transfer.
New linear digital measuring device from American Precision Gauge LLC
American Precision Gauge LLC was established to create, design and build linear digital measuring devices (LDMDs), or long travel calipers.
Surgeon performs cardiovascular procedures on patients 20 miles away
A surgeon in India has conducted what is being touted as the first ever long-distance heart surgery on patients in an operating room roughly 20 miles away.
Unique enclosure with patented air ventilation
The Altech AKIII industrial enclosure has a patented air ventilation system that eliminates condensation.
What is exothermic welding?
Learn the basics of exothermic welding, which leverages the heat of reaction to provide a heat source to fusion join components.
New sensors on Florida bridges will measure hurricane impacts
A team of researchers from the University of Florida is attaching sensors to concrete bridges in Florida togather real-time data about rising water and wave impact on bridges during hurricanes.
Hyundai develops a robotic exoskeleton for factory workers
A wearable robot vest has been developed by Hyundai Motor Group to assist factory workers who spend a significant amount of time working in overhead settings.
Enhanced measurement accuracy with new Promac series tools
The tools provide an accurate profile of the internal surface of oil and gas well tubing, casing and completion assemblies.
MHI christens LNG carrier for US exports
The ship is the second LNG carrier of its type built by Mitsubishi Shipbuilding for Mitsui, which is a partner in the Cameron LNG venture.
Study: Bats change flight paths to find prey hidden from echolocation
However, the team found that if an echo originates from angles greater than 30°, the sound is reflected away from the source and the leaf acts as a mirror, revealing prey to the bat.
Where semiconductors and welding intersect
It might not be immediately obvious, but semiconductors and integrated circuits are common in welding equipment. Here are three types of welding devices that employ semiconductors.
Texas LNG export terminals near commercial startup
Hydraulic fracturing techniques reversed the decline in domestic natural gas production and led to construction of multiple LNG export facilities, including those of Cheniere Energy and Freeport.
UK facility to produce aviation fuel from waste
The proposed facility will divert over half a million tons per year of non-recyclable waste from landfills and incinerators for the production of jet fuel.
Proven detector solutions for gas analysis
Thermopile detectors for gas analysis and flame detection.