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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.
Tests aim to validate blockchain's grid security potential
Blockchain may be able to enhance grid resiliency by providing a novel security solution for managing and securing critical energy delivery systems and data.
Composite materials may boost hydropower turbine output
Turbine blades made of lightweight composites may be able to generate more energy than turbines with traditional stainless steel blades.
Sperm whale washes ashore with 50 lb of plastic in its stomach
According to a report, a pregnant 26 ft sperm whale washed ashore on the island of Sardinia, Italy, with almost 50 lb of plastic in its stomach.
Protolabs recognized for excellence in engineering and production technology
The National Association of Manufacturers named the company a Manufacturing Leadership Awards winner.
New drone equipped with shotgun to shoot down other drones
Russian defense contractor Almaz Antey has built a drone that shoots other drones out of the sky.