HEADLINES ARCHIVE
DOE to support new materials development for extreme environments
The program is intended to improve cost, performance and reliability of fossil power generation and also enhance the competitiveness of the U.S. high-temperature materials supply chain.
Hermetic Pumpen expands V-Line
The modular line of canned motor pumps for chemical and petrochemical industries has expanded.
Chevron approves $5.7 billion high-pressure deepwater project
The Anchor Field is located in the Green Canyon area, some 140 miles off the coast of Louisiana, in water depths of around 5,000 ft.
Bars and stripes forever: How bar codes changed supply chains
Unlike many innovations, the idea of bar codes was not one where potential users had to be convinced that they needed this better mousetrap. Instead, the incentive included pleas by retailers for a better system of inventory control and checkout.
Atlas Copco expands intelligent vacuum pump series for robust processes
The pump series is accompanied by a new app that enhances the remote monitoring and intelligence of vacuum pumps.
Hydraulic Institute publishes pump application guideline for commercial building services
This guideline has been created to provide engineers, trainers, maintenance staff and plant operators with the knowledge necessary to effectively specify pumps in North America.
Hydraulic repair services
Radwell provides quality repair services for hydraulic components including motors, pumps, actuators, valves, servo valves and cylinders.
How the circular economy may save us from drowning in plastic
Top name brands, large manufacturers and startups are stepping up to solve the plastic waste problem.
EPLAN eBuild: Schematics through the cloud
EPLAN eBuild supplies stored macros for entire electrical and fluid power schematics instead of providing data for individual devices or components.
Chilean startup brings affordable sustainability to grocery shopping
The system easily integrates into local bodegas as well as large grocery store chains and products can be delivered to a customer’s home through the mobile delivery app.
MakerBot launches materials development program for Method 3D printers
MakerBot’s new materials development program and LABS experimental extruder allow development partners to print and qualify a wide range of engineering-grade materials for the Method platform.
US gains ground as petroleum products exporter
Changes in U.S. trade patterns for both crude oil and petroleum products have resulted in a steady decrease in U.S. net petroleum imports.
Gardner Denver introduces new Thunder 5000 HP Quintuplex pump
The pump is designed for dual fuel gas engines, electric motors, diesel engines and gas turbine direct drives.
Brushless DC motors enable logistics automation solutions
Growing demand for cost-effective and efficient transportation solutions for the logistics sector shines a spotlight on the inherent benefits that BLDC motors provide.
New Red Giant from Hammel
The newly designed shredder with an enormous discharge height of 5 m also provides for noise reduction, higher nominal torque and easy control.
FERC approves four more LNG export projects
With the federal approval in hand, project developers now must decide whether or not to move ahead with construction.
ExxonMobil unit wins strategic reserves pipeline contract
The facility includes two marine docks on the Mississippi River and six storage tanks with a combined storage capacity of 2 million barrels.
Smart crimper technology simplifies hydraulics assembly
The GC20 with Gates Cortex Intelligence takes the guesswork out of hose assembly fabrication and features intuitive touch-screen controls, on-board training, integrated eCrimp settings and remote support.
Hydraulic cylinder sensor requires no drilling
The sensor is mounted on the outside of the hydraulic cylinder, negating the need for drilling and simplifying maintenance.
What are you doing mid-century? This 40-something nuke could still be in service
Units 3 and 4 would be authorized to operate until July 19, 2052 and April 10, 2053.