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New aerogel heats up solar collection efficiency
The silica-based aerogel is sufficiently transparent to admit sunlight and features insulating properties that reduce heat losses.
Laser can identify people by heartbeat
As an identification biometric, some researchers suggested that cardiac signatures can be more accurate than face and gait recognition.
Dynamically achieve magnetic bead separation and resuspension in one device
It is often necessary to isolate bio-molecules like DNA, RNA or proteins from a solution. The separation process is often carried out by using high-gradient magnetic fields to manipulate magnetic beads attached to the target particles.
Understanding motor and temperature controllers in industrial settings
Industrial process control systems range from modular, panel-mounted controllers to large, interconnected, interactive, distributed control systems.
Discover the full potential of generative design with ANSYS
With Generative Design from ANSYS Discovery, engineers can quickly explore design alternatives based on material properties and constraint requirements.
Professor develops biodegradable, non-toxic coating to protect plants
An associate professor at the University of Canterbury, New Zealand, has developed a non-toxic, biodegradable coating to protect edible plants against pests, diseases and environmental hazards.
Engineers develop man-made "skin" for wound healing
Engineers from the University of Edinburgh in Scotland have developed a new skin-like fabric for wound dressing with both the thickness and the elasticity to match specific regions of the body and that can eventually be absorbed by the body.
Video: Spirit Aerosystems brings new titanium fabrication technology to factory
The process allows Spirit to form parts out of titanium plates rather than relying on machining large blocks of titanium.
Concrete energy storage will be tested by EPRI
Participants will design, construct and test a CTES system to demonstrate the technology’s potential to store thermal energy for conversion to electricity when integrated with thermal power units.
For Independence Day EIA profiles energy use since 1776
Overall, U.S. energy consumption reached a record in 2018 at 101 quadrillion Btu, of which more than 81 quadrillion Btu were from fossil fuels. The mix in 2019 is far different than it was 243 years ago.
4 considerations for mobile welding
When the public – and many welding students – first think of typical welding jobs, they likely imagine a worker joining metal sheet on a large shop floor. But mobile welding is also common.
Seeing a patient’s pain with the aid of augmented reality
The system uses artificial intelligence to convert brain activity data into a pain signature visualization so that the clinician can assess pain levels.
Skin oils and clothing combine to affect indoor air quality
Skin oils and clothing interact with ambient ozone in indoor environments, producing a range of volatile and semi-volatile substances.
Mini MRI produces keener knee scans
The magnet in the compact unit can rotate around the leg, changing the orientation of the magnetic field and improving the clarity of scans.
Watch: Robots, AI and Lidar all could benefit wind turbine repair, Sandia says
Routine inspection and repair is critical to keeping the blades in service, but current inspection methods don’t always catch damage soon enough.
Rockwell Automation opens center for electric vehicle innovation
Located in San Jose, California, the center utilizes augmented and virtual reality modeling to provide an environment for learning new technologies and standards.
Purdue graduates develop environmentally friendlier alternative to dry cleaning
Two engineering graduates from Purdue University have developed an environmentally friendlier alternative to dry cleaning.
Sugar 'shells' could inspire indestructible clothing and materials
UVA scientists discovered that certain acidic hot springs, including volcanic hot springs, are home to ancient single-cell organisms that withstand extreme environments, even conditions unsuitable for most other lifeforms.
Computer scientists use AI to enable robotic arm to efficiently pack boxes in warehouse setting
Computer scientists from Rutgers University are using artificial intelligence (AI) to manipulate a robotic arm so that it can more efficiently pack boxes in warehouse settings.
Research effort will focus on 3D printing with wood
The collaboration is intended to advance efforts to 3D print with wood products.