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Large Scale Silicon Quantum Dot Production Process Developed
Fuji Pigment says the nanoparticles contain no toxicity and convert electricity efficiently
Simple Valve Solution for Pools and Spas
The 3-way ball valve offers space and cost savings when adding spas or water features to in-ground pools.
Iceland Project Is Turning CO2 to Stone
CarbFix, a collaborative project between Reykjavik Energy, the University of Iceland, Columbia University and France’s Centre national de la recherche scientifique (CNRS), is striving to develop a safe and economical method for storing carbon dioxide in Icelandic basalt.
Video: Rocket Lab Successfully Reaches Space with a 3-D Printed Engine
This was the first of three planned test flights this year
First Utility-Scale Microgrid in U.S. Enters Service
A utility-scale microgrid in Illinois could help the technology gain wider adoption.
Rolls-Royce Runs World’s Most Powerful Aerospace Gearbox
The gearbox for the new UltraFan engine design will ultimately run at up to 100,000 horsepower – the equivalent of more than 100 Formula 1 cars.
Blockchain Makes Inroads in Automotive, Study Says
Automotive original equipment manufacturers largely use blockchain technology in financial applications, but in the long term may likely extend their use to functional areas such as smart manufacturing and connected cars.
Some Regions are Getting Hotter, Some Colder
Some parts of the planet are becoming cooler and other parts are becoming warmer thanks to an increase in localized greening, according to evidence unearthed by a research team with the Directorate for Sustainable Resources in Italy and Ghent University in Belgium.
Denstone® Support Media for Catalyst Beds
Denstone® support media was first introduced over 70 years ago to address needs in fixed catalyst bed applications. The product line became synonymous with quality and structural integrity as Denstone® 57, the most widely used support media in the world, set the stage as the industry standard.
Ribbon Blenders for Specialty Applications
The equipment is suitable for mixing powders, granules, and other dry solids, as well as wet applications including suspensions, slurries, and pastes.
Five Tapes Every Building Contractor Needs In Their Toolbox
Although it’s often concealed from view, adhesive tape is important to the building and construction industry. Tapes can be designed for every segment of the building process, including HVAC, electrical, painting, and minor repairs. Here are the five types of tapes every contractor needs.
Don't Let Summer Swimming Be an 'Electrifying' Experience
As summer approaches and preparations are being made for spending time at pools and lakes, one detail is often overlooked: electrical safety.
Monitoring System for Crimping Machines
A quality monitoring option for Schleuniger CrimpCenters monitors the complete stripping process in real-time and detects any contact of the stripping blade with the conductor.
DOE Awards $1.5b Contract for Enrichment Site Cleanup
The site processed uranium from 1952 to 2013 for military reactors, nuclear weapons, and nuclear power plant fuels.
Portable Crane Scale with Wireless Remote Control
The scale that combines a wireless remote and battery operation to perform weighing jobs around metal fabrication shops.
Calibrate your Durometer In-house
Rex Gauge Co.'s RDC-1 durometer calibrator was designed to help durometer users obtain in-house calibration ability. The calibrator comes complete with weights for calibrating springloads of gauges in the A, B, C, D, DO and O durometer scales.
New Technique for Implantable Catheters
Purdue University researchers are developing a new technique that would provide patients who have implantable catheters with a catheter that is both reliable and self-clearing, thereby reducing additional surgeries to replace failing devices.
The Foams That Are Driving EV Battery Innovation
Lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery packs remain the go-to power source for the EV industry due to their impressive power density and charging efficiency. However, these batteries have relatively short operating lives and degrade quickly with age, issues that are exacerbated by challenging automotive environments.
New Polymer Could Increase Successful Plastics Recycling
Research led by a Cornell University researcher could increase the percentage of plastic packaging recycled from the current 2 percent.
Nanoalloys May Be Key to the Mass Production of Fuel Cell Cars
A new production technique may make it possible to significantly reduce the need for platinum in fuel cells