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Video: Smarter medical implants with 3D-printed honeycomb plastics
PEEK is transformed into a lightweight, self-sensing material of value in designing medical implants and prosthetics.
Neurala VIA: Flexible vision AI implementation
More often manufacturers are tasked with improving the efficiency of their production line while integrating what is already there.
Employees motivated to develop creative ideas when offered choice of rewards
Typically companies create one reward for their employees. But according to this study, this method is less effective than giving their employees choices.
Video: Mini food grade hoist gets tasty upgrade
Updates improve food processing safety, efficiency and hygiene.
Watch: How to make this indispensible welder's tool
A third hand is often used by welders to hold assemblies together for simple welds, and is relatively easy to build with some scrap.
Tiny sensor allows farmers to monitor individual plant health
The new sensor could help farmers grow more food without tilling more land.
Thermatool solid state CFI welder selected by major tube and pipe producer
The current-fed inverter (CFI) high frequency welder was selected for its energy efficiency and reliability.
Where are the electric convertibles?
A sunny day with the top down appeals to many motorists – or at least it used to. Engineering tradeoffs and market trends mean EV convertibles are still a ways out, but almost a sure bet long-term.
Motion controller delivers real-time processing for complex manufacturing
The standalone motion controller both compiles and executes a user’s code with an embedded real-time operating system.
The economics of direct vs two-step water splitting
Increased capital and operating costs render direct seawater splitting less economically attractive.
What does it take to chase tornadoes? The right car, of course.
Amateur and professional storm chasing is made relatively safe as long as you have a safe, dependable vehicle.
Engineered bacteria could eliminate dangerous chemicals from landfills
Landfills contain dangerous and even banned chemicals that threaten the environment and water supplies. This bacteria could be the solution to this problem.
Impeller vs. propeller: What's the difference?
Impellers and propellers have a similar sounding name and both move fluid, but serve fundamentally different purposes, even when used in the same applications.
Study aims to help create carbon neutral green urban spaces
Plants, soils and mulches could be the key to a greener future in urban areas.
The technical side of ice cream
Ice cream is delicious. But it has a lengthy history of scientific development.
New products simplify recycled PET fiber whitening for textile sector
The liquid pigment technology delusters PET fibers from plastic bottles that will be re-spun into polyester.
Best summer vacations for engineers and their families, part 2
Whether getting outdoors is the main focus or visiting a STEM exhibit is top of mind, there is something for everyone across the country this summer.
Artisan robots with AI smarts will juggle tasks, choose tools, mix and match recipes and even order materials — all without human help
There is a declining number of technicians with the right skills, and the quality of things made by hand is subject to the skills and mood of the artisan on the day the part is made. Both problems could soon be solved by artificially intelligent robotic technicians.
Dipping solution could reduce waste from fishing production
This method would help reduce fish waste by creating valuable products from the whole fish.
Geothermal power plant parts are 3D printed
Replacement parts can be 3D printed at dramatically reduced costs.