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Solar Industry Transitions to 1,500-Volt DC Systems
In these higher-voltage projects, BOS requirements are lower and strings are longer—allowing for fewer combiner boxes, less wiring and less trenching—all of which drive PV system costs down.
Business Information Software for Industry
Information can be presented to track progress, plan business responses and provide concise reports on key variables and path-forward directions.
Looking Outside the Profession for Innovation
Innovation is a critical concept that relies on equal measures of individual initiative and group creativity.
UK Aerospace and Defense Sectors Firmly Against "Brexit"
70% of ADS member companies consider it would be better for their firm if Britain votes to remain part of the EU.
Send in the Crowds: Engineering’s New Money Source
In this two-part series, Engineering360 looks at the crowd, first as a source for capital and then as a source for ideas and inspiration.
Cooling Towers: Design, Operation and Specifications
Cooling towers are heat removal devices for industrial processes.
IHS and Markit to Merge
IHS Markit plans to be a leader in critical information, analytics and solutions.
Wastewater Uses Drive Demand Growth for Centrifugal Pumps
The report cites 3D printing as helping to reduce the overall cost of pump repair, replacement and design.
From the Boneyard: The Art of Building with Scraps
Creative thinkers are fashioning tools that are changing lives in disadvantaged parts of the world.
Motion Control Equipment Shipments Fell in 2015
The market experienced a decline due to a slowing manufacturing sector late in the year.
Skills Shortage Could Stall UK Auto Production: Report
Of the top 10 job types for which recruitment is most difficult, most are in engineering.
ASTM Standard Tests Paper to Insulate Electrical Parts
The strength and stiffness of aramid paper is critical in the design, manufacture and end use of a variety of products, particularly in the aerospace and locomotive industries.
Lower-Cost Biochemical Production Developed
One of the first polymers under development is PTF—a 100% recyclable molecule that, when used to make bottles, substantially improves gas-barrier properties compared to other polyesters.
Growing More, Using Less
Agribusiness is turning to engineering as it looks for ways to grow more food while using fewer resources.
The Maker Revolution Gains Traction
The step toward individual fabrication represents something of a revolution that has the potential to rival earlier revolutions in digital communication and computation.
Crude Oil Prices Are Making It Tough on Recyclers
With the cost of a barrel of crude at January 2003 prices, recyclers can’t compete with the cost to produce virgin resin pellets.
South Korea Most Innovative Economy: Bloomberg Says
For the fourth year running, the U.S. retained its position as the top country for high-tech density.
Low Commodity Prices Bring Risk to Supply Chains: IHS
The IHS Materials Price Index fell 40% during 2015, below the levels reached during the Great Recession.
Hydraulic Fracturing Pump-Protection System Completes Test
The VorTeq system incorporates isobaric pressure exchangers into the manifold trailer and handles treating pressures to 15,000 PSI and flow rates up to 110 barrels/min.
China Second to U.S. in R&D Investment, Closing Fast
China ramped up its investments at an average rate of 19.5% annually and now accounts for 20% of global R&D.