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A Fix for China's Air Quality Problems: Renewable Power-by-Wire
Bringing renewable power ‘by wire’ from western China to its eastern cities could provide local air quality benefits.
Turning Food Waste into Green Energy
The joint process first involves extracting all of the energy from food waste by pressure cooking the waste to create crude bio oil, eventually refining that oil into biofuel — a process called, hydrothermal liquefaction.
Biofuel for Conventional Diesel Engines
A new process yields biofuel that can be used undiluted in modern diesel engines or mixed in any ratio with petroleum diesel.
Video: Using Only Sunlight to Turn Saltwater into Fresh Drinking Water
The desalination method could change how more than 1 billion people get drinking water
4K Ultra HD Media Cable
Belden 2183P and 2183R cables were designed specifically for optimal performance in 4K HDBaseT™ transmission. These shielded cables deliver 4K content over 100 meters in a unique, small, sleek design.
PortaCount Quantitative Respirator Fit Tester from TSI Incorporated
The new PortaCount® Respirator Fit Tester platform features intelligent touchscreen solutions that offer you expertise and assistance beyond the fit test.
Dorian Tool International V-Flange Tooling
Ultra-precision V-Flange tool holders from Dorian Tool International.
Tunnel Plug Spares Subways During Flooding
A giant, inflatable structure designed to prevent flooding in subways has been developed and demonstrated.
Recycling Soap from Luxury Hotels
Hoping to reduce waste and impact the local economy, the Anacaona Company—the only soap recycling enterprise in Haiti—is recycling discarded soap, employing local people and attempting to fight water-borne disease.
Michelin Unveils New Airless Tire Design Inspired By Coral
Michelin has introduced VISION, an airless concept tire made of bio-sourced and biodegradable materials.
EU Drone Regulations
In an effort to safely regulate drone traffic in Europe by 2019, the EU has released details of a plan that would allow drones to operate in high density areas under the watchful eye of fleet operators.
Infertility, Birth Defects in Mice Linked to Common Household Chemicals
Common household chemicals used in some disinfectants, laundry detergents, fabric softeners shampoos and conditioners, and eye-drops are being linked to birth defects in mice and rats, according to a study from Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM) and the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine at Virginia Tech.
New Plug and Play Dewatering Pumps
Launch of the WEDA+ plug and play range expands the medium and large submersible dewatering pump family offered by Atlas Copco Portable Energy
Predicting Metal Stability in Water Enhances Corrosion Control
The ability to predict how metals react with water, and their propensity to corrode, is improved with a new computational approach.
Developing Life Support for Deep Space Missions
The International Space Station is serving as a test bed for technologies that will supply crews on deep space missions with oxygen and water.
Nordic Region Leads in Cleantech Innovation Leadership
The 2017 Global Cleantech Innovation Index shows Denmark, Finland and Sweden have the strongest cleantech start-up creation leadership.
Automated LACT System for the Oil Industry
The lease automatic custody transfer (LACT) unit measures volumes of liquid products that are transferred to or from assets on their way to market.
Solar Augments Diesel in the Maldives
Five islands in the Maldives are now equipped with a photovoltaic-diesel hybrid energy storage micro-grid.
Batteries that “Drink” Seawater Could be Used to Power Submersible Drones
The battery could be used for vessels to explore ship wrecks, mapping the ocean floor, research and oil prospecting
Video: Multi-touch System Allows Navy Flight Decks to Shuffle Configurations
The system upgrades the current “Quija board” used to organize hanger bays.