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Newly Developed Filters Use Nanoparticles to Prevent Slime Buildup
Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Engineering and Applied Science have a new way of making membranes that could address this problem. Their method allows them to add in a host of new abilities via functional nanoparticles that adhere to the surface of the mesh.
Texas Asks for $60b for Hurricane Harvey Recovery
The amount would cover public infrastructure such as roads, bridges, schools, government buildings and other public facilities. It also includes projects designed to mitigate the impact of future storms on the Texas Gulf Coast.
PREPA Asks APPA and EEI for Help in Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority CEO Ricardo Ramos asked the groups for help in bringing resources to Puerto Rico to support power restoration on the island.
Elon Musk Reveals First Photo of Boring Company’s Tunnel Under LA
The tunnel is intended to be part of an underground transportation network carrying cars and “people pods” on electric sleds at speeds up to 150 miles per hour.
Denver Airport Officials Boost Gate Additions by 50 Percent
The additional gates could cost around $1.5 billion to build. That is in addition to the public-private partnership contract the city approved in mid-August for an overhaul of the terminal.
PREPA Set to Cancel Whitefish Power Grid Contract
The contract between Whitefish Energy Holdings and the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority (PREPA) was criticized by local officials and U.S. federal authorities.
From Hospital Waste to Durable Concrete
An innovative recycling project is repurposing plastic dialysis waste as a durable, waterproof filler material for concrete.
New 3D Printing Lab Opens on University of Miami Campus
On Monday, October 23, 2017, the University of Miami opened the UM College of Engineering – Johnson & Johnson 3D Printing Center of Excellence Collaborative Laboratory.
New Study Confirms Antimicrobial Benefits of Copper Surfaces
According to the results of a new study published in the American Journal of Infection Control on the high-touch surface in athletic centers, copper touch surfaces had dramatically reduced bacterial levels compared to control surfaces.
Watch: This Flat Pack House Could Shelter Storm Victims
The emergency shelters are made from recycled waste plastic. They are intended to mimic “flat pack” furniture by being easy to build and low cost.
Collaborative Robotics Driving Manufacturing Productivity Gains
Automation can help improve process quality, consistency and throughput by allowing robots to perform repetitive, boring or unsafe tasks while humans engage in operations that require their superior cognitive abilities, skill and judgment.
Puerto Rico's Power Is Slow to Return After Maria
Immediate projects include providing power to facilities such as hospitals, shelters, schools and water pumping stations.
10-Year Price Tag for Extreme Weather Exceeds $350b
Potential economic effects could be significant and unevenly distributed across sectors and regions.
Whitefish Energy Contract to Be Audited, Puerto Rican Officials Say
Governor Ricardo Rossello's announcement came on October 24 as questions were raised about the deal with Whitefish Energy.
MIT’s Materials Trifecta: Stronger Concrete, Recycled Plastic, Reduced Emissions
Stronger concrete, waste diversion from landfills, reduced carbon dioxide emissions. MIT undergraduates accomplished all three by reinforcing concrete formulations with plastic flakes.
How to Tell if You Need PCB Assembly Services
At Screaming Circuits we talk about PCB assembly as being our speciality, but conceptually, it's more of a case of us trying to remove some of your barriers.
Increase Load Carrying Capacity of Soil with Enviro-Mat
Mixing cement and Enviro-Mat additive with the soil on-site creates a strong and durable stabilization that increases capacity up to 50 tons per square meter.
Going Beyond the Surface of Asphalt Pavement
"Generally asphalt pavement is a fairly local product that is made from the aggregates available in the area," says T. Carter Ross, spokesperson for the National Asphalt Pavement Association.
MW Industries Acquired by American Securities
MW Industries announced that MWI was acquired by affiliates of American Securities in partnership with MWI management on September 29, 2017.
SeaWalk Offers Cruise Lines Larger Ships and More Remote Ports of Call
Docks or piers are not always available at the new or deeper ports of call that are increasingly required for larger cruise ships. SeaWalk™ self-propelled floating piers has been deployed at many of these ports as they offer lesser environmental impacts, lower cost, and faster installation time.