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Web-based Food Supply Chain Monitor
The modules from BSI are intended to allow users to monitor and assess the threat of food contamination, food adulteration, mislabeling, recalls, and otherwise deceptive food and beverage products.
Using Heat to Predict Species Most Threatened by Climate Change
To predict the degree of suffering of a species from the effects of climate change, research from Monash University examines the role of heat resistance (thermal history).
Paper Strip for Home-based Heart Disease Tracking
The test paper strip fluoresces in the presence of heart failure-related antigens.
Belt-fed Digital Sorter for Food Processors
The unit maximizes detection and removal of foreign material and product defects while minimizing false rejects to enhance product quality and increase yields.
Quick Quiz: Engineering Quotes!
Can you match the quote to the person who said it?
Multi-strand Aluminum Cable Benefits Wind Applications
Installation, cost, and safety advantages make the cable suitable for down tower wind turbine applications.
Record VLCC Arrival at U.S. Gulf of Mexico Port
The largest oil tanker to ever call at a Gulf of Mexico port recently arrived in Port Corpus Christi, TX.
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.