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Sky's the Limit for Nanotech
Nanotechnology is finding its way into many industries and a wide range of applications. Here's a look at some of the ways it has manifested itself in the aviation industry, for which its promise of lightweight materials and improved efficiency are an ideal match.
Most Common Building Thermal Insulation Materials on the Market Today
Homeowners and builders have several options available to them when deciding on which thermal insulating material to use for your home, commercial or industrial application. Thermal insulation is critical to reduce energy costs and keep your home warm in the winter and cool in the summer.
HyClamp Hygienic Gaskets for Demanding Applications
In food, beverage and pharmaceutical processing plants there are many parts that must be connected together with pipework. Hygienic design of these connections is imperative to allow proper cleaning, to maintain aseptic conditions.
Chemicals That Kill—The Hidden Chemical War Being Waged Today
Chemical warfare is ongoing every day in the U.S. and many other countries. Waging this chemical warfare keeps our foods, medicines and homes safe.
Mercedes-Benz Plans $1B EV Investment
The company plans to produce EQ-branded SUV models at its Alabama facility. A battery plant will also be built nearby.
How Test Fixtures Streamline the Robotics Repair Process
Robots are a critical part of today’s manufacturing. Keeping them running is a high priority, while minimizing downtime for repairs is essential.
Scientists Discover a New Way to Purify Fracking Water
Scientists from Rice University have produced a new filter that can remove more than 90 percent of hydrocarbons, bacterial and particulates from contaminated water that was produced by hydraulic fracturing operations at shale oil and gas wells.
ABB to Buy GE Unit for $2.6B
GE Industrial Solutions designs and sells electrical products that control electricity from the grid to its point of use.
Midwest Utility Plans to Add 800 MW of Renewables
Ameren Missouri says it plans to add at least 700 MW of wind generation and another 100 MW of solar capacity.
New Route for Hydrogen Storage and Transport
Safe storage and transport of hydrogen is based on the use of liquid hydrogen organic carriers.
Two New Security Robots Added to Tech Company Catalog
Designed for use in airports, hospitals and open-air settings, the models are outfitted with infrared cameras and sensors that can detect intruders and weapons.
NASA Tests 3D-printed Bimetallic Alloy Igniter
The technology can reduce future rocket engine costs by up to a third and manufacturing time by 50 percent.
Authenticating Booze with a Handheld Device
The device, called SORS (spatially offset Raman spectroscopy), can correctly analyze the chemical makeup of contents concealed in objects such as glass bottles using a laser.
Certification Program for Pump Industry Professionals
The Hydraulic Institute’s certification program provides pump stakeholders with a means to assess complicated systems with highly qualified, certified pump system assessors.
Additive Manufacturing of Advanced Nuclear Fuels
The hybrid additive manufacturing process improves nuclear fuel cycle economics and safety margins.
Hurricanes Irma and Harvey are Just a Taste of the Future, Scientist Says
The likelihood of these huge storms happening is currently increasing and will continue to grow throughout the remainder of the century.
Fighting Global Warming with Global Cooling
Climate engineering is the intentional manipulation of Earth’s climate to combat the harmful effects of climate change. Also known as geoengineering, climate engineering encompasses a broad range of approaches that can be classified amongst two categories: greenhouse gas removal and solar radiation management.
The Technology of Metamaterials
Metamaterials are exotic materials with designable properties that are artificially constructed at the macroscopic level with a periodic structure. They are built to manipulate the electromagnetic or acoustic response of a material at precisely controlled target frequencies. Metamaterials can be used to construct technology that previously only existed in the realm of science fiction.
Cheap Solar Panels Are Causing Economic Harm, ITC Says
The ITC sided with two financially U.S. manufacturers who blamed low-cost Chinese solar module imports for their financial troubles.
Constant Force Springs – Applications Beyond the Point of Purchase Market
Everything from design to testing to production is done in-house at Maryland Precision Spring.