HEADLINES ARCHIVE
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.
Massive Hydroelectric Project Gets a Second Look
A multi-billion-dollar, 1,100 MW hydroelectric power dam with a potential lifespan of 100 years is under scrutiny by utility regulators.
The Water Conservation Benefit of Cool Roof Technology
In addition to reducing the urban heat island effect, cool roofs can also enhance water conservation.
Engineers Claim Breakthrough in Offshore Wind Construction
University of Delaware researchers say that their process could cost up to $1.6 billion less per project than conventional approaches and take half the construction time.
PREPA OKs $300M Puerto Rico Grid Repair Contract
Montana-based Whitefish Energy has been working for PREPA since September 26 to repair and reconstruct electrical transmission infrastructure on the island.
High-performance Composite Acoustic Lagging
Unique construction combines the superior transmission loss performance of the noise barrier with the high absorption properties of the decoupling, non-combustible glass-wool.
LEGO Set to Release "Women of NASA" Kit
As holiday gift-giving season draws near, LEGO has announced the release of its “Women of NASA” kit.