HEADLINES ARCHIVE
Video: How green are US cities?
A diverse set of indicators was used to rank the sustainability of the 100 largest cities in the U.S.
Penn receives $2.4 Million ARPA-E grant to research the design of carbon-negative buildings
The University of Pennsylvania and collaborators will design carbon-negative, medium-sized building structures by developing a high-performance structural system for carbon absorption and storage over the lifespan of the building.
Inoxpa updates progressive cavity pump range with the new KTE pumps
The feeding screws have a specific design adapted to every pump size in order to deliver a gentle passage of solids, according to flow.
Demaco announces the release of its new cryogenic control valve
The valve is EC 1935/2004 and FDA conformant, allowing integration into a wider market spectrum including the food, medical and pharmaceutical industry.
Valworx releases all-stainless-steel air actuated sanitary butterfly valve
The new sanitary butterfly valves feature heavy duty quarter turn stainless steel rack and pinion actuators designed for long service life.
Infographic: All about US home heating systems
While electricity’s share has grown since 2000, most American homes are still heated with gas largely because of the fossil fuel’s affordability.
Video: Outdoor cooling with liquid nitrogen
An Israeli startup is harnessing the cooling power of liquid nitrogen to drive its outdoor air-conditioning system.
Air conditioning 101: Basics, working principle and sizing calculations
There are several factors an engineer must consider before choosing an air conditioning unit for a particular application.
eCart offer temperature-controlled storage for curbside pickup
The Trace Grocery eCart from BrightDrop, a General Motors Co., is a temperature-controlled cart that enables grocery store employees to store grocery orders at the curb for customer pick up.
Mini USB vs. micro USB: Similarities, differences and latest trends
It is essential to understand how these USB connectors differ and their suitability for different applications.
New KOP AM20 Series Gate Valves deliver improved wellhead and tree system integrity
The KOP AM20 Series Gate Valve significantly reduces non-productive time (NPT) and the risk of catastrophic well loss while requiring less maintenance and lower inventory costs.
New electrochemical pump method enhances hydrogen purification
The purification of hydrogen can be simplified using a pump equipped with high-temperature proton-selective polymer electrolyte membranes (PEM) and phosphonic acid ionomer electrode binder.
The new GEA NiSoX-Valve improves product micronization and uniformity
The NiSoX-Valve design optimizes different fluid dynamic effects employing the energy in the most efficient and effective way.
KSB Group’s future-proof diaphragm valves for drinking water
The valve covers a temperature range from -10° C to 90° C (14° F to 194° F) and is designed for a pressure of 16 bar (232 psi). This makes the SISTO-16RGAMaXX series highly suitable for thermal disinfection.
Anritsu debuts single sweep VNA-spectrum analyzer solution supporting 70 kHz to 220 GHz
Anritsu is enhancing its VectorStar vector network analyzer (VNA) family with spectrum analysis capability to create the world’s first single sweep VNA-spectrum analyzer solution that supports 70 kHz to 220 GHz.
Teledyne LeCroy announced its PCI Express 5.0 Mini Cool Edge IO (MCIO) interposer
The new interposer enables engineers to test products that incorporate card edge connectors or cabled connector assemblies that use the MCIO mechanical connector with PCIe 5.0, NVM Express (NVMe) or Compute Express Link (CXL) technologies.
Yokogawa debuts two new optical spectrum analyzers
Yokogawa has launched two new optical spectrum analyzers (OSAs) to fulfil market demands for an instrument capable of measuring a wide range of wavelengths and meet new needs in optical product development and manufacturing.
New dishwasher promises to kill bacteria in just 25 seconds
Superheated steam can reportedly kill bacteria and harmful microorganisms left on plates and cutlery in standard dishwashers in a matter of seconds.
Wilo-Actun ZETOS for energy efficient water supply and enhanced reliability
The new Wilo-Actun ZETOS pump features stainless-steel investment casting and a permanent magnet motor selected specifically for the pump’s hydraulics to deliver excellent energy efficiency.
Robots deployed for re-stocking shelves in convenient stores
The robot, dubbed the TX SCARA, is designed for autonomously restocking refrigerated shelves with bottled and canned beverages.