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Eight-channel digital attenuator covers 200 to 6,000 MHz
Vaunix Technology Corporation, a manufacturer of programmable wireless network test devices, has announced the release of their new eight-channel, high-resolution digital attenuator, LDA906V-8.
Study reveals "bug bombs" do not kill roaches
Research from North Carolina State University reveals that total release foggers, otherwise known as “bug bombs,” fail to kill cockroaches in indoor environments.
Watch blood plasma separation with a fidget spinner
The centrifugal force provided by this inexpensive toy is sufficient to separate whole blood in four to seven minutes.
Vestas launches new onshore wind turbine platform
The EnVentus platform is based on modular design concepts first introduced in 2012, and is intended to provide turbine configurations to handle a range of wind conditions.
Bio-inspired coatings reduce ship drag and CO2 emissions
Application of high-tech coatings to hulls reduces the effect of drag, and in turn lower energy use, operating costs and emissions.
Siemens turbines tapped for coal power plant conversion
The project will use an SGT6-9000HL natural gas-powered turbine, an SGen6-3000W generator and SPPA-T3000 turbine controls system to re-power the facility’s existing coal-powered steam turbines.
An efficient approach to quantum dot synthesis
The cost-effective method allows transition metal dichalcogenide quantum dot properties to be engineered for different applications.
Being funny at work has different perceptions for men and women
The researchers asked people for responses after they saw a presentation given by a woman or a man; both used humor during their presentations. Results differed quite a bit.
Vessel composed of plastic waste and flip flops highlights issue of plastic pollution
Environmentalists in Kenya have constructed a boat composed almost entirely of waste to highlight the issue of plastic pollution.
Unraveling the terrestrial origins of a moon rock
A lunar rock collected by the Apollo 14 mission contains a fragment of Earth's ancient crust, dating back more than four billion years.
What design engineers need to know about encoders and motors for oil and gas drilling machinery
Sensata Technologies has announced a new white paper: “How Encoders and Motors Improve Safety and Efficiency in Oil & Gas Drilling Operations."
Vishay Intertechnology announces new high-current inductor
Vishay Intertechnology Inc. has introduced a new automotive grade IHLP series low-profile, high-current inductor in the 4040 case size with an increased profile of 5.4 mm.
Fault leakage risk for CO2 storage shown to be low
The gas must be securely retained for 10,000 years with a leakage rate below 0.01% per year of the total amount injected to be an effective climate change mitigation option.
Nanotech enables welding of unweldable aluminum alloy
AA 7075 can be arc welded without cracks by introducing nanoparticle-enabled phase control during welding.
Four NASA tactics to mitigate communications system obsolescence
Learn how to fight obsolescence using these design principles from NASA’s Space Network Ground Segment Sustainment project.
Facial recognition used to locate lost pets
Dog and cat owners can now locate their lost pets with help from facial recognition technology.
Electric grid modernization deals are announced
Energy Department national laboratories agreed to conduct integrated experiments to test and validate novel software and hardware technologies intended to strengthen and modernize the electric grid.
Study: Uber, Lyft partly responsible for decline in public transportation ridership
University of Kentucky researchers are suggesting that the introduction of ride-hailing services like Lyft and Uber is responsible for declines in United States public transportation ridership.
Spaceflight causes brain changes similar to aging
Brain scans obtained for 15 astronauts before and after spaceflight show changes to white matter in areas that control movement and process sensory information.
Improving manufacturing production efficiency with laser projection systems
In manufacturing, every step in the production process is an opportunity to save time and money. Virtek Vision International has over 31 years delivering laser projection systems that drive manufacturing efficiency in composite ply layup, paint masking, 2D and welded assembly, and placement of components or materials.