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Transforming trash into tech: US firm to harvest rare Earths from e-waste for defense missiles
REEcycle’s goal is to recover four elements necessary for the manufacture of neodymium iron boron (NdFeB) magnets, which are essential in assorted defense applications.
Bezos’ Blue Origin has successfully launched its New Glenn rocket to orbit - a feat 15 years in the making
New Glenn’s success is a big leap forward for Blue Origin and a good sign for an expanding, ambitious commercial space industry.
More human than human: New motor drive turns robots into agile machines
This high current capacity means the motor can deliver enough power for the accurate and challenging moves.
Freelancing in a gig economy: Is it worth it?
Since the pandemic, many employers and employees alike have learned the benefits of freelance work; this means the gig economy is here to stay.
Autonomous vehicle raises seismic survey efficiency
The MantaRay platform is engineered to recover ocean bottom nodes with minimal impact on the ocean floor.
Redex preloaded systems deliver precise positioning for machine tools
The systems help machine designers create zero-backlash preloaded systems that achieve precise positioning and improved stiffness in CNC applications.
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Just as candy concoctions require unique ingredients, so do cables specified for unique electrical environment applications.
Tackling the space junk crisis: On-orbit servicers
There are approximately 3,000 derelict satellites in orbit right now, but fixing them is cheaper than launching new. Here's how engineers are helping on-orbit service satellites deal with unpredictable targets.
From new commercial Moon landers to asteroid investigations, expect a slate of exciting space missions in 2025
Here’s a look at the most exciting missions planned for the coming year, which will expand humanity’s horizons even further, from the Moon and Mars to asteroids and beyond.
Column: Officials and governments make promises engineers must keep - here’s why it keeps happening
The companies and governments commercializing and deploying breakthrough technologies make it hard for engineers to get the job done right. That’s a tension unlikely to dissipate any time soon. But it is at the crux of the special role engineers play; they are responsible bridging today’s world and tomorrow’s world.
Temperature can affect pH measurements. Here’s how to compensate.
A slight difference in temperature can change the sample’s pH values, thereby causing significant measurement errors.
Mitsui Chemicals America, Inc. receives APR Design for Recyclability Recognition for ADMER RA105A recycling agent
The new additive improves the mechanical and optical properties of recycled films and also ensures process stability during extrusion with recycled content.
Climate change could overwhelm our sewers — Here’s how green infrastructure could help
A projected increase in combined sewer overflows calls for green infrastructure solutions in urban areas.
Belt drives versus chain drives for power transmission
Belt drives have evolved teeth and are not to be outdone. Expect to find these timing or synchronous belt drives in engines and other intricate mechanical systems that rely on nth-degree power transmission control.
Tolerance stacking in precision mechanical components
Basically, no manufacturing process or mechanical industry solution is perfect, which is why they have tolerances.
A safe, PTFE-free version of its versatile telescopic rail system from igus
This PTFE-free, PFAS-tested telescopic rail system offers users a safe and transparent choice.
Next-gen heat exchangers are revolutionizing efficiency
Heat exchangers are central to a variety of fluid processing and heat transfer or capture systems, by delivering efficient thermal energy transfer between fluids.
UK's Sugarcrete used to build a school in India
The material, dubbed Sugarcrete, is a combination of bagasse and sand mineral binders, which together create blocks. According to its developers, the material is reportedly six times less carbon intensive than traditional bricks.
A greener route to heating and cooling
A new magnetocaloric heat pump matches current vapor-compression heat pumps for weight, cost, and performance.
Online event: Applications for thermal imaging on wind power systems
Learn more about the use of thermal imaging for the optimization, development and maintenance of wind turbines.