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Passive Fire Protection Materials Receive DNV-GL Certification
Tiles designed to provide passive fire protection against blast, jet and pool fire in harsh environments received DNV-GL certification. The deck tiles also provide anti-fatigue dampening support, a corrosion barrier and can be tailored to withstand various chemical and mechanical conditions.
How Coffee Grounds Can Beget Biodegradable Plastics
Coffee grounds can be converted into lactic acid, which can then be used to produce biodegradable plastics.
A Solid Solution to Preventing Li-Ion Battery Fires
Silica particles added to liquid electrolytes clump together and block fluid flow on impact, which could prevent electrodes from touching and starting a fire.
UGA Working on Biodegradable Straws
With the number of bans on single-use plastics growing worldwide, a research team from the University of Georgia New Materials Institute, in collaboration with the RWDC Environmental Stewardship Foundation are attempting to create at least one alternative to a plastic product: a biodegradable plastic straw.
Omega Engineering Helps Customers Get Started with Predictive Maintenance
A new informational site offers simple, off-the-shelf solutions, including sensors and software, to help users implement predictive maintenance programs.
Banning Drive-throughs to Improve Environment, Public Health
Could banning fast-food drive-throughs be good for the environment and for the health of a community? Scientists from the University of Alberta think so.
Increase in the Number of U.S. Lakes Going from Clear to Murky
Lakes in the continental United States are undergoing a transformation of sorts: from clear to murky.
New Car Smell Fades as Americans Hold on to Their Vehicles
The aging of U.S. household vehicles was reported across all light-duty vehicle types, in particular for pickup trucks, vans, and sport utility vehicles.
MIT Researchers Use Their Noodles to Solve an Age-old Mystery
For years, the science behind why spaghetti splits into multiple pieces when broken by hand has perplexed scientists. MIT researchers recently figured out why and the solution could help with more than just your dinner.
Metal 3D-printing Startup Launches First Device that Prints in Any Geometry
Velo3D’s Sapphire printer is designed for use in aerospace, energy, industrial, automotive and medical markets.
3D Printing Recycled Materials for Military Replacement Parts
Water bottles, cardboard and other materials could be used to save time under combat conditions.
Engineers Require New Skills as Technology Evolves
The ability to code is increasingly becoming an important skill set for engineers. Unfortunately, many engineering programs have not yet caught up with this change and most don’t require a solid programming curriculum. As a result, engineers tend to leave school proficient in a specialized software and with some scripting knowledge, but with little fundamental understanding of coding.
Advanced 3D Scanning Technologies
3D data capture and processing tools that resolve manufacturing issues, boost productivity and reduce costs will be on display at the International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) September 10-15, 2018.
PLCopen Standards Accelerating Innovation and Efficiency Demonstrated at IMTS 2018
For the first time, PLCopen will attend the International Manufacturing Technology Show, demonstrating the application of PLCopen software standards with a high-speed, multi-axis machine.
Mahr Inc. to Feature New Contour Measurement, Optical 3D Surface Metrology and Digital Micrometers at IMTS 2018
MarSurf and Micromar product lines offer new levels of speed, productivity and precision.
EPA Rule May Be Trumped by Engineering and Economics
The ACE Rule replaces the Obama administration's Clean Power Plan, which the EPA called "overly prescriptive and burdensome."
A New Route to Solar Panel Recycling
Over 95 percent of solar module components are expected to be recycled with this recovery route.
DTE Energy Breaks Ground on $1bn Power Plant
The gas-fired power plant will be built by Kiewit Engineering (MI) Co. GE Power will provide the major generation equipment.
World’s First Daughter Craft Based on SES Technology
An independent ship design company that specializes in air-cushioned catamarans and Surface Effect Ships (SES) developed the world’s first daughter craft based on SES technology. Development was supported by the Carbon Trust’s Offshore Wind Accelerator (OWA) program with a goal of reducing the costs of offshore wind farm developments.
Cooling Project to Reduce Harvest Loss in South Africa
The two-year project will develop a mobile pre-cooling system incorporating liquid nitrogen engine technology.