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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.
Drones Being Used to Fight Colombia's 'War on Drugs'
The war on drugs is taking to the skies thanks to a new initiative being led by the Colombian government that uses drones to destroy cocaine-producing plants.
Restoring a 16th Century Ship with Nanotech
Researchers have been racing to prevent deterioration of the wooden structures since the ship was salvaged in 1982.
Recycling India's Floral Waste
Inspired by the number of flowers discarded after use in religious ceremonies throughout India, a Bangalore native and chemical engineer has an entirely new vision about how to use the flowers instead of dumping them in landfills or in the country's already polluted waters.
AI Robots To Teach Students in Japan English
As part of an initiative to help educators meet an approaching deadline for students throughout Japan to start learning English, the education ministry is launching a pilot project that will place English-speaking artificial intelligence (AI) robots in roughly 500 classrooms throughout the country.
Space: The Final Frontier for Graphene
Scientists at the National University of Singapore (NUS) have teamed up with U.S.-based aerospace company Boreal Space to test the properties of the two-dimensional carbon material after it has been launched into the stratosphere.
Tailoring Support Media to Optimize Reactor Reliability and Performance
Proper support media selection keeps pressure drop low, prevents fouling or plugging of the catalyst bed and enables the catalyst to achieve optimal performance.
Murata Machinery USA to Demo New Muratec Turning Systems at IMTS 2018
The line of Muratec turning machines will be on display, including live demonstrations.
Richest Star Map Ever of the Milky Way Plots Data on Over a Billion Stars
The grand celestial library – based on observations by the Gaia satellite – is expected to shed light on the secrets of our galaxy.
Clean, Reliable and Affordable Solid Oxide Fuel Cells
A proprietary fuel-cell technology offers a reliable, clean and cost-effective alternative to traditional power sources. The system is geared toward microgrids and designed to operate either as an island or as a grid-connected system that supports the distributed energy model.
These 6 Steps Could Protect Against Future Hurricane Flooding
Hurricane Harvey made landfall in Texas on Aug. 25, 2017, and impacted more than 40 counties. Now, civil engineers are urging action to help the state protect itself from future floods.