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OEM vs. Independent Facilities: The Right Choice for Repair Needs
For facility managers, placing machinery in the hands of someone else requires trust and confidence. Deciding on a course of action means he or she will need to evaluate the pros and cons of each option. Keep these facts in mind when deciding who will handle your next round of repairs.
Shake, Rattle and Roll as Test Nuclear Fuel Is Sent Packing
A nuclear waste transportation and storage cask traveled from Spain to Colorado and back again by truck, ship and train to gather data on shocks and stresses that might lead to an accident.
Scientists Develop Graphene-based Filter to Improve Drinking Water
Scientists at UNSW have developed a graphene-based, laboratory-scale filter that is capable of removing over 99 percent of the natural organic matter that lingers after the traditional treatment of drinking water.
AI Program Names Boston the New Amazon HQ2
Which U.S. city will win the big prize in the Amazon HQ2 competition? Wells Fargo bank’s artificial intelligence system says Boston will be the winner.
New Creeper Enables Comfortable Rocket Inspection
Developed in response to a special request by SpaceX, the URM (Under Rocket Mobility) device allows engineers to recline into an optimal position for work and inspection of Falcon 9 rocket bellies.
China Challenges U.S. for Innovation Lead, Researchers Say
In terms of R&D intensity, China is approaching the U.S. -- but remains behind. However, in terms of patent applications, China has overtaken the U.S., according to researchers.
Chevron Phillips Completes $6B Petrochem Project
The company introduced feedstock and began operations of a new ethane cracker in Texas, part of a larger petrochemical investment that includes polyethylene production.
Nucor Plans Florida Rebar Mill
The rebar micro mill is expected to employ approximately 250 people and have an estimated annual capacity of 350,000 tons.
Norway Using Underwater Drones to Help Clean Its Fjords
On the surface, the Oslo Fjord in Norway seems beautiful and picturesque, yet look below the surface and you’ll see that the water is teeming with garbage thanks to a government -- one of the few in the world -- that allows for the offshore dumping of waste into its fjords.
Don't Ignore Shipping Container Codes
Standards and codes are important to intermodal shipping, and failing to adhere to codes can result in lost cargo and revenue, damage to cargo ships and even loss of life and limb.
The Pacific Trade Pact is Finally Signed Without the United States
Today in Santiago, Chile’s capital, 11 Pacific Rim countries sealed one of the largest trade agreements in the world. The signing came just a few hours before the U.S. Administration signs its first tariffs decree, which will tax steel and aluminum imports to the U.S.
Productivity Rises Even as Coal Mines Close and Demand Falls
Technology and process improvements have contributed to the increase in productivity, but a larger factor may be the distribution of productivity across mines.
Sensor for Rail Tank Car Logistics
The sensor uses measurement and monitoring technology along with wireless data communications to better manage the loading and unloading of rail tank cars.
4 Benefits of Merging Supply Chain Solutions
By merging management solutions, plant maintenance engineers can acquire brand new products, control surplus, tackle maintenance and repairs and get a grip on asset recovery – all in one place.
Asian Refineries Increasingly Fuel West Coast Air Traffic
The West Coast’s relative isolation from areas of production means that imports from South Korea, China and Japan have largely met the region’s growing jet fuel demand.
The Material Importance of Fit, Form and Function
The willingness to customize and the expertise to do it right, represent the value-added engineering culture at SMC.
Smartphone News: Samsung Beats Apple in 2017 Sales
Samsung became the leading smartphone manufacturer in 2017 sales, ahead of its rival, Apple. The South Korean company sold 321 million smartphones, 15 million more than in 2017, whereas Apple sold 214.9 million units, one million less than in 2016. Samsung's global sales share grew to 20.9 percent from 20.5 percent in 2016, according to Gartner.
Watch: Boosting Pharma Production with Green Catalysis Method
Unlike conventional palladium-driven catalytic processes, a new pseudo-homogeneous catalysis method is fast, efficient and consumes nontoxic solvents.
Plastics manufacturing responsible for significant amount of microplastic leakage: Study
While most studies concerning the impact of plastic pollution on marine life focuses on plastic waste such as discarded plastic grocery bags and beverage containers, researchers from Sweden are now turning their attention to the impact that small plastic pellets — typically used as a raw material in the production of a variety of plastic goods — shipped from manufacturing sites to different plants are having on the environment.
Chemicals Found in Fast Food Wrappers, Non-stick Pots and Pans Linked to Weight Gain
While it is no surprise that eating fast food could lead to weight gain and other health issues, a recent study suggests that exposure to the chemicals used in fast food wrappers might also be contributing to weight gain.