HEADLINES ARCHIVE
LNG Carrier to Use Wärtsilä Cargo Handling, Propulsion Systems
Saga's 45,000 m3 LNG carrier will be built at China Merchants Heavy Industry’s Haimen-based shipyard.
Engineering for the Developing World: Meeting Market Demand
Jodie Wu noticed something when she demonstrated the pedal-powered thresher for villagers: they were more interested in her solar-powered light.
Robotic Grippers Take on Complex Industrial Tasks
Next-gen robotic grippers combine ease of use and versatility to improve the efficiency and accuracy of process industries.
Engineering for the Developing World: A Thresher for Tanzania
Threshing grain by hand is a labor-intensive process, yet the high cost of mechanized threshers results in millions of people continuing to thresh by hand.
Small Business Index Remains Positive Despite Recent Slowdown
The IHS national index has trended downward throughout the year and is now 0.50% below its 2015 high in February.
Current Construction Costs Fall to Lowest Level in Four Years
Underlying detail shows falling prices for all components tracked by the ECCI survey.
Biodegradable Electronics Explored by Research Team
Using peptides, researchers were able to show that these structures could be used in displays.
Efficiencies Found for Aircraft Seat Production Line
One area of focus was on the process flow for constructing seat components made from phenolic panels with honeycomb cores where adhesives are required.
Slowing Economy Means Mixed Outlook for Asia’s Chemical Industry, IHS Says
Starting in 2017, the global market will have to accommodate material from new coal-based Chinese plants and ethane crackers expected online in the U.S.
World Economy Stuck in Low Gear, IHS Economist Says
China is the wild card as weak growth and an erratic policy response are big risks.
Ozone Rules Are Issued by U.S. EPA
EPA rules set National Ambient Air Quality Standards for ground-level ozone at 70 parts per billion.
U.S. EPA Updates Emissions Standards for Petroleum Refineries
Rule requires continuous monitoring of benzene concentrations at the fenceline of refinery facilities.
Price Declines in Materials Generate Weakness in Equipment Prices, IHS Says
Current construction costs fell again in September, according to IHS and the Procurement Executives Group (PEG). The headline current IHS PEG Engineering and Construction Cost Index (ECCI) registered 43.8 in September, down from 45.7 in August and well below the neutral mark. The headline index has
Tesla Signs Tentative Lithium Sourcing Deal
The material will be used to build batteries at its Reno-area facility, which is being developed with Panasonic.
IHS Offers Five-Year Outlook on Oil Market Volatility Drivers
Key factors include withdrawal of Iranian sanctions, Chinese economic growth, U.S. crude production and exports, global oil refining industry development and freight rates.
China Light Vehicle Sales Outlook Dims, IHS Cuts 2015 Forecast
Recent sales data suggests a significant rebound in light vehicle sales is unlikely in the coming months.
Nature-Inspired Engineering Design
The BLN research network looks at how nature handles tasks in order to improve the way those functions are done on the factory floor.
Nuclear Power Costs Remain Competitive, Say IEA/NEA
The cost of nuclear power is in line with other baseload sources, but new nuclear plants can generate electricity more cheaply over their lifetime if financing costs are low.
Small Business Jobs Index Lower in August Despite Employment Growth, IHS Says
The index was down 0.51% from August 2014. The East North Central continued as the top-performing region.
Designing Security Features into Industrial Assets
The process of integrating security into products requires a deep understanding of the assets’ use cases and deployment scenarios.