HEADLINES ARCHIVE
Automation Fundamentally Reshaping the Manufacturing Landscape, Survey Finds
As supply chains become increasingly global, it is likely that automation activity by U.S. manufacturing companies will spread around the world.
One Billion Tons of Biomass for Energy by 2040: DOE
DOE report says the biomass could be used to produce biofuel, biopower and bioproducts sufficient to displace 30% of U.S. petroleum consumption.
Carbon Foam Derived from Bread Ingredients
The researchers found the foam to be mechanically stiff, able to shield against electromagnetic interference and less flammable than current carbon foams.
UK Gas-to-Hydrogen Conversion: Technically Possible, Economically Viable
Converting natural gas into hydrogen would take place via steam methane reforming, which turns the gas into hydrogen and carbon dioxide.
Waste Plastic Recycling Faces Market Headwinds
Slack demand and low oil prices highlight the difficulty that plastics recyclers face in global markets.
Industrial Control Systems and the Threat of Cyber Attack
ICS systems are increasingly liable to attack whether for criminal gain, political hostility or malicious vandalism.
U.S. Navy Lab Patents Seawater Carbon-Capture Process
The process provides all the raw materials necessary for the production of synthetic fuels at sea or in remote locations.
Tesla Considers a Commercial-grade Pickup
According to CEO Elon Musk, Telsa may be on the brink of developing a commercial-grade pickup meant to rival Ford’s popular F-150.
DHL Tests Collaborative Robots in Warehousing Operation
During the test, two robots supported the pickers by carrying the weight and automatically dropping off the orders once fully loaded.
UPS to Launch On-Demand 3D Printing Manufacturing Network
SAP customers will be able to digitize the part approval process through SAP, and their orders can be routed to UPS for production and delivery.
Going the Last Mile with Delivery Robots
Companies are testing driverless wheeled vehicles in urban environments for “last mile” deliveries.
Educating the Engineer of the Future
Some employers report a disconnection between what they want from the early career engineer and what they get.
EU’s REACH Called "Threat" to Chemical Innovation
The most recent controversy targets REACH regulations that require manufacturers to register thousands of chemicals currently on the market.
Infrastructure Needs $3.3 Trillion Over Next Decade: ASCE
Through 2025, planned investment is $1.8 trillion, leaving a $1.5 trillion gap.
Stratasys Releases a Multi-Color, Multi-Material 3D Printer
Stratasys says it expects the J750 to eliminate many traditional processes used in creating product-matching prototypes, thus helping return on investment.
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.