HEADLINES ARCHIVE
What is MQTT?
A quick overview of Message Queuing Telemetry Transport (MQTT), a lightweight messaging protocol that is ideal for IoT applications.
Easy index cutter heads with Big Kaiser’s contact grip
The Fullcut Mill Contact Grip is an endmill that permits easy indexing of cutter heads while maintaining excellent rigidity and accuracy.
How an IIoT system enables remote monitoring of factory processes
A look at how an IIoT network collects and reports process data from sensors throughout a factory for display on remote devices such as smartphones and computers.
Energy Department funds EOR pilot projects
The projects were selected as part of DOE's strategy aimed at increasing ultimate recovery and operational efficiency.
Warnings ignored, extreme weather pushed the power grid toward the edge
A scolding report from two agencies said that despite prior guidance, cold-weather events continue to result in unplanned electric power outages that threaten reliable system operations.
UL’s newly expanded HazLoc laboratory
UL (Underwriters Laboratories) global headquarters in Northbrook, Illinois, is home to its newly expanded hazardous locations (HazLoc) testing and certification laboratory.
Partners plan $8 billion Gulf Coast petrochemical plant
The partners said they expect a final investment decision in 2021, followed by the award of EPC contracts with targeted startup in 2024.
A spotlight on MECO EA Type-2 seals
Designed for use in low-to-moderate shaft speeds on small-to-large shaft diameters, the EA Type-2 uses full-contact, soft-face mechanical shaft-sealing technology, sized for OEMs and custom in-house process equipment.
Container cargo growth challenges this port's 30-year plan
The Eastern Seaboard's largest port looks to modernize and expand its facilities over the next 30 years.
Blackmer extends its line of GNX series pumps with new 3 and 4-inch models
The pumps are designed to optimize the transfer of non-corrosive, non-abrasive industrial and petroleum products for both portable and stationary applications.
New boring tool improves security and productivity
The tool is designed for all fine-boring applications, covering diameters from 19 to 167 mm (0.748 to 6.575 in).
Streamline CNC with Mastercam software
Mastercam 2020 delivers advanced features supporting process automation, increased operating efficiency and increased accuracy.
Where does U.S. natural gas come from, and where does it go?
Shale gas now makes up a higher percentage of total U.S. natural gas production than natural gas produced from both traditional wells and from crude oil wells as "associated" natural gas.
Harvard students' startup rents everyday items
A student in search of a cricket bat to rent while away for a summer internship was inspired to create a new business model for the short-term rental of, well, just about anything.
Video: Spirit Aerosystems brings new titanium fabrication technology to factory
The process allows Spirit to form parts out of titanium plates rather than relying on machining large blocks of titanium.
For Independence Day EIA profiles energy use since 1776
Overall, U.S. energy consumption reached a record in 2018 at 101 quadrillion Btu, of which more than 81 quadrillion Btu were from fossil fuels. The mix in 2019 is far different than it was 243 years ago.
Research effort will focus on 3D printing with wood
The collaboration is intended to advance efforts to 3D print with wood products.
Conic systems offers zero backlash harmonic gearing to replace planetary gear drives
The zero backlash characteristic is maintained for life and high ratios of 50:1 to 200:1 are achieved in a single stage.
Carbon capture technology to face industrial-scale test
Global Thermostat uses amine-based chemical sorbents that are bonded to porous, honeycomb ceramic monoliths that act together as carbon sponges.
Ford cuts its European manufacturing footprint
Ford said its manufacturing footprint in Europe will be reduced to 18 facilities by the end of 2020, from 24 at the start of 2019.