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Overwhelming Rat Population Connected to Lack of Research in Urban Settings
In order to fight the worldwide rat population, researchers believe the battle starts with access to urban properties.
A Laser-powder AM Machine of Notable Size
The world’s largest laser-powder additive manufacturing machine, tailored for the aerospace sector, is under development by GE Additive.
EU Drone Regulations
In an effort to safely regulate drone traffic in Europe by 2019, the EU has released details of a plan that would allow drones to operate in high density areas under the watchful eye of fleet operators.
Developing Life Support for Deep Space Missions
The International Space Station is serving as a test bed for technologies that will supply crews on deep space missions with oxygen and water.
Automated LACT System for the Oil Industry
The lease automatic custody transfer (LACT) unit measures volumes of liquid products that are transferred to or from assets on their way to market.
Batteries that “Drink” Seawater Could be Used to Power Submersible Drones
The battery could be used for vessels to explore ship wrecks, mapping the ocean floor, research and oil prospecting
HDD Pipeline Coating Defects Detected with New Approach
Coating damage detection is complicated for pipelines installed by horizontal directional drilling (HDD) since access to the surface above the line is limited.
New Way to Make Buses and Trucks More Environmentally Friendly
Researchers from the University of Waterloo have invented a new system for idling buses and delivery trucks that could reduce environmental impact and save companies and governments money from fuel costs.
New Low-Dimensional Nanomaterials Could Revolutionize Technology
The development of these nanomaterials will improve computer processors, TV displays, and solar cells.
Loud Mating Calls Could Lead to Species' Survival
Marine scientists have developed a method for using mating calls to protect fish from overfishing.
MultiMark the Smart All-In-One Marking Solution
MultiMark is a marker system which perfectly meets modern requirements in conjunction with tailored software and particularly efficient printer technology.
Recycled Tires Extending the Life of Concrete
Researchers believe that the addition of rubber will both extend the life and improve the resilience of the concrete.
Single and Dual-axis MEMS Inclinometers
Jewell Instruments’ JDI-100/200 Series MEMS inclinometers measure positive and negative inclination with ranges from ±1° to ±90° in single (JDI-100) or dual (JDI -200) axis configurations. They utilize MEMS capacitive technology and provide analog or digital output.
Engineering Insight: Signal Converters
This graph summarizes the search tendencies displayed by Engineering360 users with respect to the industry they identified with while registering. The graph shows the search contribution each industry makes in the specified areas relative to the search contribution each industry makes across charge amplifiers & charge converters, current loop converters, current-to-voltage converters, frequency-to-current converters and frequency-to-voltage converters areas.
VIDEO: Furniture System Moves with the Push of a Button
MIT Media Lab has developed a new furniture system named Ori which transforms your apartment in seconds.
Individual Tool Service Records Can Boost Industrie 4.0 Productivity
RFID tags can be used to develop individual tool “service records” and optimize manufacturing processes.
New Val-Matic Swing-Flex® & Surgebuster® Check Valves
Val-Matic has introduced two new check valves, the Swing-Flex® and the Surgebuster®. Both valves are designed for years of maintenance-free service and feature a short, 35° stroke to minimize slam-related surges by closing quickly.
Thermal Imaging Camera For Your Smart Phone
CompactPRO is an advanced thermal imaging camera designed to plug into your smartphone. Use with your iPhone or Android phone to get high resolution thermal images.
Cardiac-Monitoring Cars Can Improve Road Safety
The goal: monitor and analyze the physiology of the person driving and predict if they are going to have adverse cardiac events.
New Research on Turbulence May Lead to Cleaner Coal Plants
Researchers from RWTH Aachen University’s Institute of Aerodynamics (AIA) have been studying the use of computation to understand turbulence. The researchers now think they may have just found a solution for cleaner coal plants.