HEADLINES ARCHIVE
How Technology is Changing the Workplace
The traditional workplace has changed at an accelerated pace thanks to technology, and evidence of what the future holds is just beginning to reveal itself in the technologies available today.
3 New Industries Making their Mark with Lasers
Check out some of the up-and-coming industries making their mark with Epilog Laser equipment!
Electrified Sunglasses
The sunglasses, which are transparent, flexible and lightweight, will eventually be available in a variety of colors and designs.
Augmented Reality Gives Field Technicians Remote Guidance from Off-site Experts
A new partnership has been formed between Coresystems and SightCall.
Hi-Performance Fastening Systems: More Than Just a Fastener Supplier
Although well-known in most industries for their high-quality parts, Hi-Performance has a reputation for offering more than just parts.
12 Volts: All the 12-volt Car Accessories You Could Ever Want
The 12-volt outlet in your car can do more than charge your mobile phone or power your GPS. It seems that this convenient receptacle can be used for just about anything you could want, so here are some products you didn’t know you needed.
Practical monitoring of semi-automatic machines and equipment
Technology exists to monitor individual pieces of equipment, but the ability to monitor an entire laboratory or factory floor can only be purchased or designed by the largest corporations.
Video: New Inks Made of Graphene-like Materials for Inkjet Printing
The black phosphorous inks are compatible with conventional printing techniques for optoelectronics and photonics
Manufacturing Graphene Using Fizzy Soda Water
The process could provide a cleaner, environmentally-friendly way to produce the wonder material.
Four Important Considerations When Choosing the Right Convolute Wheel for Your Next Abrasives Project
There’s always demand for a long-lasting, quicker-cutting wheel to match the efficiency needs in today’s manufacturing environments.
Bringing STEM to Developing Countries
Started by a Peruvian college sophomore, United Technologies for Kids is an NGO startup that promotes science and technology education in developing countries.
Calls for Simpler Passwords
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is revising its guidelines concerning passwords.
"Binge-Watching" Is Making Us Sleepy
Thanks to streaming services such as Netflix, the way we watch television has changed entirely, which is great news for staying up-to-date on the latest shows, but bad news for how it is affecting our sleep.
Watch: Graphene/Ceramic Metamaterial with Wide Applications Potential
Combining high strength with electrical conductivity and thermal insulation, a new graphene/ceramic metamaterial (GCM) is super-light, flame-resistant and super-elastic, with the potential for a wide range of applications.
Emoji Use in the Workplace
With a vast catalog of emoticons available to express our moods and feelings on an array of subjects, researchers at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) are exploring the appropriateness of using emoticons in work-related e-mails.
IoT Testing Center
In July, IEEE Spectrum magazine reported about the intense and fast-paced work taking place at the new TÜV Rheinland state-of-the-art internet of things (IoT) excellence center in Fremont, California. The center was created at the beginning of this year with the purpose of testing the compliance of all the IoT devices in existence and the ones in development. This unique center is the only one in the United States and is the most complete and sophisticated center in the world.
Patent-Pending Reduced Diameter Category 6a Patch Cables
Achieve superior performance with Quabbin Wire and Cable Co.’s DataMax® Patch Mini 6a 28 AWG reduced diameter network patch cables. The slim design offers a 23 percent reduction in size and a 38 percent smaller cross sectional area when compared to standard 26 AWG Cat 6a cables.
Are Your Messages Secure?
In a recent study of popular messaging apps, the researchers found that most users don’t take that extra step to protect themselves either because they think they are safe enough or because they are unaware of steps available to them to ensure an extra layer of security.
Moving Into 3D Parts Printing
A look at the ins and outs of 3D parts printing, including printers, materials, design considerations and more.
Video: Micropropulsion System for Miniature Satellites Uses Water Vapor for Thrust
The system uses tiny capillaries to harness the microscopic properties of water