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This Propane Autogas Engine is 90% Cleaner than the NOx National Emissions Standard
The near-zero emission engine is certified by California Air Resources Board to the lowest NOx level.
Ornamental Plant May be Source of Environmentally Friendly Lubricants
Compared to castor oil, seed oil from this plants demonstrates better friction and wear reduction and withstands higher temperature stability.
Even the Best Robots Fall Down, But Now They Can Pick Themselves Up
Researchers from the U.S. Army Research team and Johns Hopkins University have developed a system that allows combat robots to pick themselves up when they fall.
Scottish Tidal Project Shatters Generation Records at Testing Site
A single floating tidal stream turbine in northern Scotland has generated a record-breaking 3 GWh in the past 12 months.
The Facts on Energy Losses in Conventional Gasoline Vehicles
Only 12% to 30% of the energy put into a conventional car is used to move that vehicle down the road.
Work Completed on HVDC Line for Manitoba Hydro
The stations are part of the Manitoba Hydro Bipole III transmission project, which is intended to bolster the reliability of the province's electricity supply.
ECi to Showcase Manufacturing Software at IMTS 2018
The company will showcase JobBOSS and M1 software — two key components of the manufacturing solutions suite developed to facilitate rapid and exponential growth for today’s small and medium-sized manufacturers.
These 3 Basins Are Driving U.S. Natural Gas Production Growth
Comprising less than 15 percent of total U.S. natural gas production as recently as 2007, the three now account for nearly 50 percent of it.
Nel ASA: Constructing the World’s Largest Electrolyzer Manufacturing Plant
The total development will have a name plate capacity of 360 MW/year, approximately ten times the current annual production capacity.
New Coating for Ships Keeps Barnacles at Bay
Researchers developed a coating made of a non-toxic silicone and with a new microstructure that may keep barnacles off ship keels, improving fuel efficiency.
Ban on 3D-printed Gun Blueprints Extended
Set to expire this week, a U.S. district judge in Seattle extended a temporary restraining order against a company distributing blueprints for 3D-printed guns online.
To Avoid Planes, This Tower Just Had Its Height Trimmed
The $4.38 billion project will now reach 500 m, some 136 m lower than its original design.
JV Wins Turbine Contract for 950 MW Offshore Wind Project
The turbines will be 22 kilometers off the Scottish coast.
Self-Driving Cars to Double as Mobile Grocery Stores
Kicking off this month in Silicon Valley will be a service that transforms self-driving cars into grocery stores on wheels, which can be called upon with just a swipe of a smartphone app.
Activists Call for Ban on 'Killer Robots'
Activists are calling for a treaty that would ban “killer robots” as a conference of the United Nations’ Convention of Certain Conventional Weapons (CCW) is held this week.
Braillon Magnetics to Exhibit at IMTS 2018
Braillon Magnetics is a manufacturer of magnetic products with a product line ranging from small lifting magnets to large magnetic rail systems.
New High-capacity Transporter Cart Gets Noticed at IMTS Competition
A radio-controlled, self-propelled modular machine built to move loads up to 200 tons was an honorable mention recipient at the IMTS Exhibitor Product Innovation Competition.
'Digital Factory' Breaks New Ground at IMTS
As part of the Integrated Automation, Motion & Drives USA trade show, the new Digital Factory display area will showcase IIoT solutions that optimize plant processes and accelerate product development.
4 Signs Industry 4.0 Has Arrived
Industry 4.0 elevates factories into “smart factories.” Below are four signs that Industry 4.0 is here — and that it’s just getting started.
Generate and Store with an Integrated Mobile Energy Solution
SFC Energy AG presents new integrated concepts for generating and storing power away from the grid for caravanning, camping and many other consumer applications.