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European Parliament Passes Resolution Banning 'Killer Robots'
Following talks last month at the United Nations concerning the development and use of autonomous weapon systems, the European Parliament has passed a resolution to ban "killer robots.”
Solid State Battery Startup Secures Funding from Automotive Vendors
Solid Power has raised $20 million that it will use to scale-up production of a roll-to-roll production facility for its batteries.
Video: HP Launches High Volume 3D Metal Printer
The company is partnering with GKN Powder Metallurgy and Parmatech to produce factory parts on the printer.
Which Aerial Lift Do You Need on Your Job?
If you are purchasing a new aerial lift, or more likely renting one, how do you decide which lift best suits your needs?
Electric Scooters are Bringing Convenience (and Headaches) to Cities
This year an immense number of electrical scooters are appearing in global cities both large and small. Their mission: to ease travel time in congested areas and reduce carbon emissions.
Umbrella-like Heat Shield Could Enable Large Cargo Deliveries to Mars
ADEPT is NASA’s new spacecraft heat shield which is made from flexible, 3D-woven carbon fabric that folds up like an umbrella to save space.
Intel Joins Initiative to Increase Women of Color Graduating with Computing Degrees
Intel and 11 other companies will pledge $12 million to increase funding to get more women of color jobs in electronics.
The Evolution of Mobile Platform Traction Systems
The evolution of DC motor and gear motor technology has opened the doors to lightweight, battery-efficient solutions for mobile platform traction systems.
As Hurricane Florence Approached, Researchers Watched This Town Far from the Coast
Researchers chose Lumberton, NC, after Hurricane Matthew flooded it in 2016. They are working to develop models that communities may use to plan for and recover from natural disasters.
Researchers Working Toward Autonomous Robots and Drones
Drones and robots capable of working autonomously, carrying out tasks such as walking a child to a bus stop without human assistance, are getting closer by the day thanks to AI being investigated by researchers at Purdue University.
Safety Board Urges Antilock Brakes for All Motorcycles
A new NTSB report analyzes risk factors associated with motorcycle crashes and evaluates strategies to prevent them.
ZOLLER Smart Manufacturing Solutions at IMTS 2018
With transparent data transfer between the Zoller TMS Tool Management Solutions software and CAM software, manufacturers can ensure that their 3D tooling models are produced correctly.
Oroville Dam Repair Cost Now Exceeds $1 Billion
The dam ranks as one of the highest in the U.S. and was damaged in February 2017.
Environmentally-friendly, Waterborne Xylan 1424 Fastener Coating
Whitford's Xylan 1400 series coatings are environmentally friendly, waterborne fastener coatings with outstanding chemical resistance.
Designer Creates Wine Bottle Fit for Space
Preparing for a future where space tourism becomes a reality, designers have developed a high-tech champagne bottle that would make it possible to enjoy drinks in zero gravity.
Buying Christmas Trees...Online
It’s true! You can buy just about anything off of the internet, and Amazon is doubling down with its latest offering.
Graphene Gives a New Lease on Millennia-old Gilding Techniques
University of Illinois (UI) at Urbana-Champaign researchers have improved a millennia-old conservation technique with modern metals.
Wearable ECG Monitor Receives U.S. FDA Approval
A Spanish intelligent textiles company received U.S. FDA approval for their innovative electrocardiograph (ECG) monitor. The non-invasive system does not require adhesives or cables while facilitating a prolonged monitoring period which improves the diagnostic yield of different heart arrhythmias.
Bloom Energy to Preview Biogas Clean-up Solution at California Climate Action Summit
A standard Bloom Energy Server integrated with a new biogas clean-up module can generate clean electricity from biogas emitted by landfill, agricultural, waste and water treatment processes.
Chevy Using Pre-recorded Messages from Loved Ones to Curb Distracted Driving
The power of familial guilt is immeasurable, and automaker Chevrolet is banking on that guilt to prevent episodes of distracted driving with a new app designed to curb smartphone use while driving.