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New EC-i 52XL 200 W high-torque, brushless servomotor from Maxon
The motor is designed for applications where space is limited but high torque and dynamics are required.
Cobot screwdriving system for advanced assembly
The new Visumatic Cobot fastener feed and drive package adds advanced capability to collaborative workspaces.
Video: Electrochemical method prevents lead leaching from water supply pipes
The Accelerated Lead Pipe Scale-buildup technology accelerates scale formation and precipitation in lead pipes.
Video: Transparent wood designed for thermal energy storage in buildings
The transparent, heat-storing wood can bear heavy loads and is easily biodegraded at the end of its service life.
Computer algorithm finds fake news and April Fools’ articles have linguistic similarities
Natural language experts from Lancaster University used machine learning to compare April Fools’, fake and genuine news articles.
Saint-Gobain NorPro tools help optimize selection of Denstone® bed support media
It is incumbent upon the chemical engineer to select the bed support media and configuration within the reactor that both prevent catalyst migration and minimize pressure drop.
Startup creates decorative tiles from discarded plastic
A startup in Rwanda is turning used plastic into colorful kitchen and bathroom tiles.
Video gamer, drone operator now officially recognized occupations in China
China is officially recognizing thirteen new occupations associated with emerging technologies, according to reports.
IBM algorithm predicts worker flight with 95% accuracy
According to IBM CEO Ginni Rometty, IBM AI tech can predict which employees in the U.S. workforce are looking for new jobs with 95% accuracy.
Kenmode appoints Frank Kraft as director of engineering and new tooling
The new director manages a team of technical, engineering and manufacturing experts to develop new products and ensure efficient production.
Magnet modification method eschews rare earths
The method identifies high-performance magnets with reduced rare earth content and rare earth-free magnets that exceed the performance of existing non-rare earth magnets.
Space missions could host bacterial factories for fiber fabrication
Spider silk and other proteins produced by engineered bacteria could be useful during space missions.
Lunar Xprize Foundation's Moonshot Award could go to SpaceIL, Beresheet
The California-based Lunar Xprize foundation announced the creation and conditional awarding of its first Moonshot Award, citing SpaceIL’s achievements thus far with its Beresheet spacecraft.
At-home DNA testing company urges customers to supply FBI with DNA profiles
Following reports that it shared the DNA data of its customers with the FBI, ancestry service Family Tree DNA is now imploring its customers to voluntarily offer up their DNA profiles to aid law enforcement in solving cold cases and other mysteries.
New polymers provide protection from fuel explosions and fires
The polymeric materials could dissipate the fuel misting-linked impact energy of accidents and other events.
Upcycling vs. downcycling vs. asset recovery: What are they and why are they important?
Recycling is a broad word for a complicated process.
Thermal fatigue led to gas plant fire and explosion, CSB says
More than 500 gas processing facilities operate across the U.S. and the use of heat exchangers like the one that failed is common.
Manhattan set to charge a congestion toll, a US first
The measure requires the toll to be implemented by December 2020.
Jail in China to thwart escape attempts with AI, facial recognition
A prison in northern China is preparing to link each of its jail cells to an artificial intelligence (AI) network to monitor prisoners and thwart escape attempts and other illegal behaviors.
Johns Hopkins Engineering – part-time and online programs
Johns Hopkins Engineering offers 21 academically rigorous master’s programs specially designed for busy working professionals.