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Absorption chillers market could grow 4% per year through 2029
The U.S. is expected to account for a maximum share in the global absorption chillers market over the forecast period.
PIG Flammable Safety Cabinet
PIG Flammable Safety Cabinets are built with class-leading features and backed by a lifetime warranty.
Wearable helps those with affective disorders monitor emotions
A smart wearable material helps those with depression, anxiety and other affective disorders identify issues and situations that affect their emotions.
Facial recognition tech: The good, the bad and the ugly
Facial recognition technology has been criticized for a variety of flaws, which may force its two biggest customers — government and law enforcement — to reconsider its use.
When to use FCAW-G over GMAW for manufacturing applications
While FCAW-G is often viewed as the preferred alternative to shielded metal arc welding in field operations, both it and GMAW carry their own advantages and disadvantages in the manufacturing industry.
How important is innovation to welding?
While eureka moments seem rare in the world of welding, the industry has been driven by steady, incremental improvements.
Researchers revisit methane hydrates and like what they found
The study used computer models to simulate what happens when carbon dioxide and air are injected into deposits of methane hydrate, a chemical compound that forms in environments such as the deep Gulf of Mexico and under Arctic permafrost.
5 sites to celebrate 50 years of Apollo 11
Here are some sites to check out as you immerse yourself in all things Apollo 11.
Drug delivery is automatic with nanofluidic implant
The remote-controlled nanofluidic drug delivery implant can be tailored for treatment of chronic diseases.
Conic systems offers zero backlash harmonic gearing to replace planetary gear drives
The zero backlash characteristic is maintained for life and high ratios of 50:1 to 200:1 are achieved in a single stage.
Engineering a 2D water-repellent material for biomedical use
Superhydrophobicity was imparted to 2D transition metal dichalcogenide nanoassemblies of molybdenum disulfide by the incorporation of atomic defects.
Carbon capture technology to face industrial-scale test
Global Thermostat uses amine-based chemical sorbents that are bonded to porous, honeycomb ceramic monoliths that act together as carbon sponges.
Ford cuts its European manufacturing footprint
Ford said its manufacturing footprint in Europe will be reduced to 18 facilities by the end of 2020, from 24 at the start of 2019.
Renewable power outpaces fossil fuels in the UK
For the first time since the Industrial Revolution, Britain is obtaining more power from zero-carbon sources than fossil fuels.
12 projects that could boost unconventional oil and gas production
The Energy Department said the projects are intended to enhance the characterization and improve the recovery efficiency of emerging unconventional oil and natural gas reservoirs.
AES begins work on battery energy storage system
It is part of a $2 billion repowering initiative to replace aging natural gas peaking facilities with combined-cycle gas capacity and battery energy storage.
US Marines' prototype laser shoots down drones
The weapon can down and disable unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) from hundreds of meters away using fiber lasers.
Researchers develop smart system for preventing luggage theft at airports
Researchers at India’s Lovely Professional University in Punjab have devised a smart system for preventing baggage theft at airports.
Sensata Technologies announces new white paper on water systems
Sensata Technologies announced a new white paper, "Improving the Efficiency and Reliability of Water Systems with Variable Speed Pumps and Pressure Sensors."
Portable sensor and smartphone app detect cyanotoxins
The smartphone-connected system returns results in about five minutes, making the platform a useful tool for rapid environmental monitoring.