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Acquisition Broadens Reach of IoT Middleware Startup
Relayr has partnered with HSB and Munich Re since 2016, which has enabled it to supplement its industrial IoT offering with financial and insurance-related components.
A New Perspective on Alternative Fuels: DNV GL Launches Alternative Fuels Insight (AFI) Platform
The platform helps ship owners and other maritime stakeholders monitor the global uptake of alternative fuels and assess the best options for their own vessels.
A New Purpose for Waste Plastic: Fuel for Hydrogen Cars
Discarded plastic could be used to fuel cars in the future thanks to a new process developed by scientists from Swansea University.
Chemical Found in Bear Saliva Can Kill Drug-Resistant Bacteria Linked to Human Skin Infections
A chemical found in the saliva of Siberian brown bears may one day be used to battle a drug-resistant bacteria associated with human skin infections.
These States Consumed the Most and Least Energy in 2016
All activities in the United States consumed 301 million Btu of energy per person in 2016, but energy consumption varies widely from state to state.
Researchers Determine Obesity Rates Using AI and Satellite Images
Using artificial intelligence (AI) in combination with satellite images of U.S. cities, researchers from the University of Washington believe that they are able to determine whether some cities have high rates of obesity - all without setting eyes on the residents of those cities.
New Frontiers for THz
A new study could open up the wider use of terahertz spectroscopy, with applications in nanoelectronics and quantum computing.
Kubotek3D Launches All New Multi-Platform Program for CAD File Viewing at IMTS
K-Display™ View software enables CAD file viewing on Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS and Android platforms.
Hexagon Launches Benchtop Multisensor Coordinate Measuring Machine at IMTS 2018
The Optiv Performance 322 is a customizable benchtop CMM with a small footprint and convenient upgradability which caters to a variety of applications.
Crash Testing a Small, Lightweight Urban Fuel Cell Vehicle
The Safe Light Regional Vehicle concept developed by German Aerospace Center researchers features a safe, lightweight design weighing in at only 80 kg.
Carbon Nanotubes of Many Colors
Researchers at Aalto University in Finland have devised a technique to produce large quantities of pristine, single-walled carbon nanotubes in select shades of the rainbow.
Watch a Passive Solar-Powered Approach to Surface De-icing
A three-layered material applied or sprayed onto surfaces collects solar radiation, converts it to heat and spreads it around to effect melting.
Double-layer Solar Cells Set Conversion Efficiency Record
The perovskite-CIGS tandem cell converts 22.4% of incoming energy from the sun, a record for this type of cell.
No Wastewater Burden at Audi México Manufacturing Plant
The plant, which produces the Audi Q5, treats and reuses the effluents generated as process water in production and to irrigate the green areas on the grounds.
Electric Propulsion Capabilities Demonstrated for Future NASA Missions
Aerojet Rocketdyne has completed its early systems integration test of the Advanced Electric Propulsion System 13 kW Hall thruster being built for NASA.
Watch a Bugatti Chiron Composed of Legos
If you have about 1,000,000 Lego Technic elements lying around and some building skills, then you too can construct a fully functional Bugatti Chiron.
Boeing to Build Unmanned Aerial Refueler Drone for U.S. Navy
The aircraft will be able to refuel other aircraft mid-flight.
Victrex’s PEEK Provides Peak Performance in the Oil and Gas Industry
Although PEEK was originally formulated to meet stringent military and nuclear standards, its desirable mechanical properties and ease of processing make PEEK an excellent fit in a wide range of industries and applications.
Watch: Sound Wave-based Printing Could Be a Game Changer
A new technique uses acoustic forces to form liquid droplets, transcending the limits of material viscosity. Applications could include biopharmaceuticals, optical and conductive materials, cosmetics and food.
Facebook to Post 100% Renewable Energy Use by 2020
By the end of 2020, Facebook plans to be powered solely by renewable power and to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 75%.