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Aircraft Maker Sees Solid Growth in Africa for Turboprops
Intra-regional traffic is forecast by Bombardier to grow 4.6 percent a year between now and 2037.
Researchers Use A SPIM System with Two Lenses to View High Quality Biospecimens
Researchers from the National Institutes of Health and the University of Chicago improved the speed, resolution and light efficiency of an optical microscope by switching from a conventional glass coverslip to a reflective, mirrored coverslip and applying new computer algorithms to process the resulting data.
Insects Still Being Considered Possible Food Source Despite "Ick" Factor
As the global population increases, so too does the need to find sustainable food and feed sources.
Ford Testing Exoskeleton Vest That Could Help Assembly Line Workers
With a number of daily tasks requiring workers to raise their hands above their heads in a prolonged stance that mimics changing a light bulb, the impact on workers can range from sore arms and shoulders to overall workplace dissatisfaction.
New Ventilated Façade Design Boosts Building Energy Efficiency
A proposed double chamber system reduces energy gains and losses as well as energy consumption due to air flow.
Now Available: A Hydrogen Fueling Station Testing Trailer
CSA Group, which provides inspection and certification services in Canada and the U.S., has developed on-site evaluation testing equipment for hydrogen fueling stations.
How Viruses Can Improve Food Safety
Bacteriophages embedded into films or coatings function as antimicrobial materials that can find use as food packaging or can disinfect food preparation surfaces.
Piezo-Rubber Produces Power When Stressed
The flexible, electricity-generating material might be used as a sensor, integrated into clothing or implanted in the human body to power a pacemaker.
Thumbtack Miniature Breather Valves for Small Containers
AGM Container Controls Thumbtack and ThumbtackPlus line of miniature breather valves provide pressure and vacuum relief for small enclosures. Their small size, literally the size of a thumbtack, makes them ideal for small transit cases and enclosures with low-flow requirements.
Researchers Develop a Way to Transform Biofuel Waste Into Wealth
A team of researchers from Sandia National Laboratories has demonstrated, faster, more efficient ways to turn discarded plant matter into chemicals that could be worth millions.
Green Roof Initiative Passes in Denver
Denver voters approved an ordinance requiring that any building greater than 25,000 square feet have a percentage of its roof covered with green, vegetative space or solar.
Putting Some 'Mussel' into Estuarine Denitrification
Ribbed mussels proved effective in filtering nitrogen and other pollutants from a highly urbanized estuary.
New Plug-and-Play Robotic Wrist Camera
Robotiq introduced a new plug-and-play, vision-guided, pick-and-place solution for Universal Robots. Setup is a 5-minute process on the shop floor using the compact wrist camera and robot user interface.
China Energy Eyes Marcellus with $83B Investment Pledge
Over the next 20 years, projects will focus on power generation, chemical manufacturing and underground storage of natural gas liquids and derivatives.
Watch: Steering Automotive Technology Into The Future
Neonode's zForce® DRIVE™ Steering Wheel Sensor introduces new technology to combat driver distraction.
Sealless Pumps Offer Reliable Service for Oil & Gas Production
O&G suppliers Silver Oak Energy and J-W Operating Company were asked to test a new product: a sealless pump.
Video: Rolls-Royce and Jordan See Role for SMRs
The technical feasibility of constructing a Rolls-Royce SMR in Jordan for electricity generation and water desalination is being studied.
Video: First Fuel Cell to Set Sail on a Cruise Ship
Royal Caribbean International is to install the first fuel cell on a cruise ship in preparation for deploying the technology on its forthcoming Icon-class vessels.
Watch: AI System for Safer Nuclear Reactors
A new system uses artificial intelligence to analyze videos of nuclear reactors, representing a future inspection technology that can be used to detect cracks, reduce accidents and lower maintenance costs.
Ford Is Testing an Exoskeletal Device on the Assembly Floor
The non-powered vest is designed to offer protection and support against fatigue and injury by reducing the stress and strain of high-frequency, long-duration activities.