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New Valve Operator Operates Steam Valves from 6 Inches to 60 Inches
This valve operator was created for the petro chemical, wastewater and water distribution industries.
Hawaii Considering Ban on Certain Sunscreens
Environmentalists and lawmakers alike are showing support for a bill that proposes to ban certain sunscreens from beaches on the Hawaiian Islands.
View State-by-state Energy and Water Use Flow Charts
The charts can be used to frame important discussions around energy and material resources, use and disposition and to support decision-making about public investment in innovation and energy-water policy.
UK Considering Ban on Plastic Straws, Cotton Swabs
Officials in the U.K. are considering a ban on cotton swabs and plastic straws amid growing concern over the issue of plastic waste pollution.
Watch: Laying Waste to Oil Spills
An absorbent polymer made from by-products of the petroleum and refining industries can quickly soak up crude oil from sea water.
Chinese Satellite Data Deliver First Global Carbon Dioxide Maps
Data from China’s TanSat Earth observation satellite, launched in 2016, have been used to produce global carbon dioxide maps.
Video: Elegant Signing Machine by Jaquet Droz Now Shipping
Has your hand ever cramped up from signing your name too many times? If so, the 18th-century Swiss watchmaker Jaquet Droz has a solution for you that will only set you back $367,500. After four years in development, the Jaquet Droz Signing Machine is ready to ship as part of the company's 280th-anniversary celebration.
Video: Roll-to-Roll Manufacturing of Graphene
MIT researchers have developed a method for creating membranes that filter a variety of molecules.
Army Researchers Develop Facial Recognition that Works at Night
The system uses thermal cameras and artificial intelligence to present an image used for surveillance.
Eliminating Manufacturing Downtime: Production Issues with Tesla’s Model 3
As Elon Musk gets Model 3 production back on track, he's revealed some interesting details regarding the causes of the manufacturing misses and the steps he's taking to prevent them from happening in the future.
New Valve Creates a Pulsating and Jetting Mode in Pumps
Cat Pumps has announced their new Mag-Jet Valve created for jetting and pulsating in pumps.
Opening Up to Smart Valves
A look at smart valves, an industrial internet of things (IIoT) innovation likely to result in significant energy and cost savings.
New Parallel Valve System Stops Valve Popping
A new S-Transfer Parallel Valve System from Leslie Controls has been added to the Leslie Control’s line of valve systems.
Replacing Diesel Gensets with 'Pop-up' Solar Energy Systems
A factory-assembled, relocatable solar array was developed to reduce the logistics challenges associated with deploying solar PV generators.
Bio-engineered Implant Fights Macular Degeneration
Macular degeneration is a form of non-corrective vision impairment caused by loss of retinal pigment epithelium (RPE). It is a common disease that leads to blindness, and, whereas there are no known treatments that stop or reverse the process, a new bio-engineered implant looks to do just that.
Watch: Bacteria-Killing Graphene Spikes May Prevent Implant Infections
A layer of vertical graphene flakes forms a protective surface, preventing bacterial attachment to implants.
New Report Claims Aerosol Valve Demand Will Grow to $3.3 Billion USD by 2022
A new report from the Report Buyer estimates that the global market for aerosol valves will grow from USD 2.71 billion in 2017 to USD 3.30 billion by 2022.
Condition Monitoring Services Improve Marine Engine Performance
Engine monitoring services extend engine life and minimize downtime. Operators gain keen insight allowing them to reduce overall maintenance and operating costs by reacting to recommended feed rates and tailored lubricant recommendations.
Drones Will Fly Out of Sight for This Utility's Line Inspections
Xcel Energy will operate drones beyond the visual line of the operator’s sight in an area around 20 miles north of Denver International Airport.
Proco Products Announces NSF/ANSI 61 Certification for ProFlex™ Check Valve Line
The certification verifies that these check valves can safely be used in drinking water systems.