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App connects homeowners with local snow plows

Plowz and Mowz is like Uber for snow plows. Users can request a snow plow easily with this app.

HVAC use impacts EV range as temps rise and fall

The research from AAA said that for every 100 miles of combined urban/highway driving, the range at 20° F would be reduced to 59 miles.

9 tips for assessing the HVAC when buying a home

Knowing as much as possible about a home's major systems will go a long way toward avoiding unpleasant surprises down the road.

Jewett Orthopaedic to present on RCM and patient experience at HIMSS

New patient access solutions have improved revenue cycle management (RCM) and patient experiences for the company.

National Geographic and Mattel to release line of STEM-related Barbies

National Geographic and Mattel have joined forces to develop a line of Barbie dolls to showcase STEM-related occupations.

Components, tooling and skills gaps challenged Apple's US manufacturing

The rapid, custom fastener manufacturing Apple Inc. enjoyed in China could not be replicated in Austin, Texas.

Can an algorithm train bias out of AI?

MIT CSAIL researchers reported the development of an algorithm that automatically removes bias from the training data sets that teach it how to categorize facial images.

Eight-channel digital attenuator covers 200 to 6,000 MHz

Vaunix Technology Corporation, a manufacturer of programmable wireless network test devices, has announced the release of their new eight-channel, high-resolution digital attenuator, LDA906V-8.

What design engineers need to know about encoders and motors for oil and gas drilling machinery

Sensata Technologies has announced a new white paper: “How Encoders and Motors Improve Safety and Efficiency in Oil & Gas Drilling Operations."

Vishay Intertechnology announces new high-current inductor

Vishay Intertechnology Inc. has introduced a new automotive grade IHLP series low-profile, high-current inductor in the 4040 case size with an increased profile of 5.4 mm.

Chicago gambles on The Loop’s unproven transit technology

Chicago has wagered on a technology that does not have a faithful prototype and a company that has not delivered a major infrastructure project ever before.

Sensata Technologies introduces multi-turn absolute encoders for smart industrial applications

Sensata Technologies has introduced the availability of MHM5 and MHK5 absolute multi-turn encoders with either Ethernet/IP or ProfiNet interfaces for Factory 4.0 applications.

Watch: All about Aceinna's new Open Source IMU package

Aceinna has announced a new video, “All About the New Aceinna OpenIMU Package," to provide a quick and easy overview of its new OpenIMU package.

These plastics makers pledged $1 billion to fight ocean trash

Nearly 30 companies from the plastics and consumer goods sector pledged more than $1 billion over the next five years to combat plastic waste pollution.

Contract will bring new rail cars to NJ Transit

The contract will include cab cars, trailer cars, restroom-equipped trailer cars and power cars that can replace locomotives and create self-propelled trains.

Someone brought a high-tech yacht to CES 2019

The ship includes a learning AI, smart mirrors, wave-balancing television and deployable drone.

Researchers use laser diodes to detect counterfeit olive oils

Fraudulent behavior in the olive oil industry has led researchers at the Complutense University of Madrid (UCM) and the Scintillon Institute in the U.S. to develop a sensor capable of detecting counterfeit olive oil that has been mislabeled as extra virgin olive oil (EVOO).

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