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Machining vs Molding: Which is Better for Fabricating Plastic Parts?
There is a common misconception that certain methods of fabricating a plastic part are superior to all other methods. Although it is known that molded plastic parts generally require secondary processing to remove flashings that are non-existent in a machined part, this may or may not affect the quality of the finished part and there truly is a place for each method as they each carry their own advantages and disadvantages.
Start Up of First Commercial Waste Gas to Ethanol Plant
The steel mill in Hebei Province, China, uses anaerobic bacteria derived from rabbit excreta to ferment industrial emissions for sustainable ethanol production.
Video: Explore 20 Years of Global Satellite Data
Imagery documented by NASA’s Terra and Aqua satellites, launched in 1999 and 2002, respectively, is now available for exploration.
Update: Tesla Car on Autopilot Accelerated Prior to Fatal Crash
Federal investigators have revealed that the Tesla vehicle involved in a fatal crash that killed 38-year-old driver Walter Huang March 23 in Mountain View, California, accelerated just prior to hitting the median. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) had previously reported that the vehicle did not attempt to brake or steer away from the barrier.
New Fuses for Electric Cars Offer High Performance in Harsh Environments
Mouser Electronics, Inc. is now stocking the Nano2 885 Series AECQ-compliant fuses from Littelfuse.
A Guide to Spectroscopy for Used Oil Analysis
Oil-wetted equipment will generate wear particles throughout its lifetime; the nature and rate of the wear varies from initial break-in through to end-of-life seizure. The technique employed to detect wear and its severity is spectroscopy.
Watch: Superinsulating Windows are on the Horizon
A “thin triple” super window design doubles the thermal performance of current Energy Star-rated, double-glazed windows and is seven times more insulating than a single-glazed window.
Steam Drying Benefits Biofuel Logistics and Use
Steam drying technology reduces biofuel transportation costs and yields valuable feedstock for the chemical industry.
Watch: All Renewable Utility, Ideal Amount of Caffeine, Goggle and Project Maven
Watch: All Renewable Utility, Ideal Amount of Caffeine, Google and Project Maven
A Spotlight on MECO AH Type-2 Seals
There is an expanding need for seal customization, as processes continue to become more demanding in terms of available space and size needs, with ever-greater requirements for leak-free and cost-effective seals and the ability to optimize operations. The MECO AH Type-2 seal in particular is an ideal solution, when a variety of shaft sizes are encountered and when space is at a premium. It is the best choice in split sealing technology.
The Importance of Containment in Soda Blasting
Abrasive blasting is a widely used method for removing surface contaminants, encompassing a variety of abrasive blast media — from highly abrasive (e.g., garnet) to moderately abrasive (e.g., crushed glass) to mildly abrasive (e.g., baking soda).
Cardboard Use Up, Cardboard Recycling Down, per New Report
As our love affair with online shopping grows, so too does the amount of cardboard boxes collecting in our garbage bins. USA Today has revealed that Americans are now sending more of the corrugated cardboard to landfills than they are to recycling plants, as was the trend in previous years.
Five Safety Technologies That Are a Must
Back in March, a BMW worker in South Carolina was killed when he got caught in a machine in the paint shop. Accidents like this one could have been stopped with one or a few of these following technologies, which are key to keeping manufacturing workers safe on a day-to-day basis.
WWF Predicts that Mediterranean Will Soon Become "Sea of Plastic"
With record levels of micro-plastics found in its waters, the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) cautions that the Mediterranean will soon become a “sea of plastic.”
NuScale Boosts SMR Capacity, Making it Cost Competitive with Other Technologies
The small modular light water reactor (SMR) under development has been demonstrated to produce 20 percent more power than originally planned.
Molecular Signatures Turned Into Bar Codes
Scientists have developed a new method for detecting and analyzing organic compounds that solves some of the challenges of the benchmark technique of infrared spectroscopy.
3D Printed Custom Underwear? Why Not?
ZeBra Bras’ Hannah Johnson collaborated with 3D printing expert Ben Smith to design custom-fit undergarments for every shape and size.
Software Predicts Reliability of Urban Wastewater Treatment Facilities
The tool determines whether a large wastewater treatment plant is capable of reliably meeting increasing demand.
Synthetic Biotechnology Tools Used to Create a Biodegradable Insecticide
A research team from the Technical University of Munich (TUM) has developed a biodegradable agent that keeps pests away without poisoning them or harming the environment.
That App for Offshore Oil and Gas Workers
A software provider and systems integrator partnered with Ludin Norway to create an app that provides real-time critical data to offshore oil and gas workers who suit up with wearable devices. With instant access to operational data, workers gain insight into real-time performance data, maintenance history, part inventory, equipment parameters and supporting documentation.