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3-D Bioprinted Human Cartilage Cells Can Be Implanted
Swedish researchers at Chalmers University of Technology and Sahlgrenska Academy have successfully induced human cartilage cells to live and grow in an animal model, using 3-D bioprinting.
Researchers Make Flexible Glass for Tiny Medical Devices
Brigham Young University researchers have developed new glass technology that could add a new level of flexibility to the microscopic world of medical devices.
Stratasys Introduces New Dental Printer for Clear Aligner Molds
Stratasys Ltd. has introduced the J700 Dental™ 3-D Printing solution, the fastest Polyjet-based 3-D printer for the production of clear aligner molds.
Now Online: World’s Largest Residential Virtual Power Plant
To date the system has produced more than 300 kW of battery capacity, with more than 200 kW of associated solar capacity in Adelaide, Australia.
TransCanada Receives Presidential Approval for Keystone XL
TransCanada Corp. said March 24 that the U.S. Department of State has signed and issued a Presidential Permit to construct the Keystone XL Pipeline.
California Air Board Adopts Methane Emission Rule
The new regulation is expected to reduce methane leaks from oil and gas operations in California by the equivalent of 1.4 million metric tons of carbon dioxide annually.
Red Lion Announces Highly Scalable Graphite Edge Controller for Extreme Environments
Red Lion Controls announced the new Graphite® Edge Controller, a compact rugged industrial controller offering highly scalable I/O and combining networking and data visualization with industry standard IEC 61131 control capabilities in a small, easy-to-deploy footprint.
Taking the Drag Out of Truck Fuel Economy
Aerodynamic enhancements applied to tractor trailer design boosted fuel efficiency 124% compared to heavy vehicles now in service.
“Lab-on-a-Glove” Could Bring Nerve Agent Detection to a Wearer’s Fingertips
Researchers have developed a fast way to detect the presence of dangerous compounds in the field using a disposable "lab-on-a-glove."
Warning of Shortage of Essential Minerals for Laptops, Cell Phones, Wiring
An international team of researchers, led by the University of Delaware's Saleem Ali, says global resource governance and sharing of geoscience data is needed to address challenges facing future mineral supply.
MES Rises as Automakers Embrace Flexibility
Henry Ford might be gobsmacked at how today’s production lines are more about customization than standardization. Supporting that evolution are software tools known as manufacturing execution systems. These tools provide real-time data for analysis, and also help to make the line’s flexibility possible.
Water Conservation Campaign Wins Award for Intel
A new water recycling project will have potential to recycle over a billion gallons of water annually at the company’s Hillsboro, OR, campus.
Built in the U.S.A.: Reagan National Set for $1bn Expansion
Project Journey includes construction of two new security checkpoints that connect the concourse level of Terminal B/C to airline gate areas, buildout of an enclosed commuter concourse to replace 14 outdoor gates currently serviced by buses.
Undergraduate Researcher's Results Could Improve Filtration Processes
A Penn State senior’s recently published research focuses on factors that could improve coal slurry filtration.
Finalists Named for Swedish Steel Prize
The Swedish Steel Prize is for engineers in the steel industry and attracts competitors from all over the world.
Geothermal Power Plant by Toshiba and Ormat Enters Service
The 110 MW power plant combines flash and binary technologies along with 100% reinjection of the exploited geothermal fluid.
Canadian Oilfield Service Groups Combine
The combined company will have 675,000 HHP of available fracturing capacity, a footprint of service bases across western Canada, and products and services across cementing, coiled tubing, nitrogen, industrial services, and fluid management.
Sinopec Pays $1bn for Its First African Refinery
Assets include a 100,000 barrel-per-day oil refinery in Cape Town, a lubricants plant in Durban as well as retail filling stations and other oil storage facilities.
Engineering Team Develops Nanofiber Solution for Clean, Fresh Air
A research team from the National University of Singapore (NUS) has successfully concocted a novel nanofiber solution that creates thin, see-through air filters that can remove up to 90 percent of PM2.5 particles and achieve high air flow of 2.5 times better than conventional air filters.
Pulverizing Electronic Waste Is Green, Clean — and Cold
Researchers at Rice University and the Indian Institute of Science have an idea to simplify electronic waste recycling: Crush it into nanodust.