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Permanently protect sensitive devices from electrostatic discharge with ESD workbenches
The rise of the microelectronics industry in recent decades has brought increasing attention to the issue of electrostatic discharge, and how to protect against it.
Flawed gas service regulator inspections are cited in blast report
An unconnected vent line and failed service regulator resulted in a natural gas leak that accumulated in an apartment building’s meter room until it reached explosive levels and ignited.
Value-added benefits of a smart condition monitoring system
Rexnord’s Smart Condition Monitoring System measures, records, trends and displays drive operating conditions and alerts specified users of abnormal operating conditions.
Engineering contracts approved for massive highway rebuild projects
The contracts approved include one prime consultant, 12 subconsultants, one prime contractor and 28 subcontractors.
AI reduces the number of bus accidents in Dubai
Roads in the city of Dubai have been made safer thanks to artificial intelligence (AI), according to the city’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA).
Simplify your IP network with centralized segment routing, part of Ciena’s Adaptive IP
Segment routing is once again top of mind for service providers to enable IP network simplification. Understand how Ciena’s Adaptive IP leverages segment routing to evolve the network and make it more scalable, efficient, simplified and cost-effective.
London marathon to trial compostable cups, water bottle belts and seaweed capsules
This year’s London Marathon will attempt to draw attention to the issue of plastic waste with a number of initiatives designed to prevent it along the course's 26.2 miles.
JAXA releases footage of an asteroid 'bombing run'
The kinetic projectile, which is a 5.5 lb copper slug, was fired by Hayabusa2 from 500 m via a high-melting explosive propellant.
Report suggests that Amazon autonomously tracks and terminates low-producing employees
According to a new report from The Verge, Amazon tracks its fulfillment warehouse workers’ productivity using technology that is also capable of automatically terminating low-producing employees without input from human supervisors.
Company wants to rebuild Notre Dame Cathedral with 3D-printed ash
Ash from the fire that devastated the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris could literally help the structure “rise” again.
Watch: TIG welding 101 - An all-inclusive introduction to GTAW
This is an introduction to TIG welding covering how to get started from the most basic level.
Database of women in science now lists more that 7,500 participants
The "Request a Woman Scientist" database, developed last year in response to a demonstrated lack of women with scientific expertise at professional gatherings, now includes more than 7,500 women in the science, technology, engineering, math and medicine (STEMM) fields.
Etihad flight goes single-use plastic free
A recent Etihad Airways flight from Abu Dhabi to Brisbane, Australia, went entirely single-use plastic free as part of a broader effort to reduce that airline’s overall single-use plastic consumption.
Facial recognition to keep problem gamblers from the casino
A new phenomenon of problem gamblers asking to be banned from their local casinos is being made possible thanks to facial recognition technology.
Research aims to improve gasifier operation for syngas production
The research will provide a greater understanding of the gasification process to guide optimal design and operation for improved gasifier performance.
DOE offers funding for innovative oil and gas technologies
Selected projects will fall under two DOE Office of Fossil Energy funding opportunity announcements.
Ford invests $500 million in EV startup
Rivian's launch products include a five-passenger pickup and a seven-passenger SUV due out in 2020.
What are food-grade bearings?
Nobody wants to bite into their glazed donut to find out what looks like frosting is actually mixed with bearing grease. Bearings in food and drug processing are subject to extreme environments and manufacturers go to great lengths to ensure that this cannot happen.
Free-wheeling ball screws eliminate jamming
Free-wheeling ball screws offer an alternative to traditional ball screws with soft stops or limit switches.
Taxis in Tokyo using facial recognition tech to determine passenger age, gender
A Japanese e-commerce company is outfitting taxis in Japan with facial recognition technology that targets advertisements to passengers based on their gender and age.