Engineering and Manufacturing

HEADLINES ARCHIVE

  • New e-learning electricity course for HVAC technicians

    The interactive online course introduces the concepts of electricity and magnetism and explains electrical schematics.

  • App counts grapes to accurately predict vineyard yield

    Traditional methods of grape counting are expensive, time-consuming and inaccurate. The new app overcomes these problems.

  • New solvent creates greener solar cells

    The new solvent opens the door for large-scale manufacturing and international research.

  • ARPA-E program to reduce fuel waste from advanced nuclear reactors

    The goal is to minimize the need for disposal sites through a tenfold reduction in spent nuclear fuel.

  • Geeplus vs. COVID-19: Geeplus boosts production of crucial ventilator parts

    The pandemic created an unprecedented demand for high-precision voice coil motors in ventilator applications.

  • An overview of electronic waste recycling

    The importance of recycling mounts with the growing global volumes of electronic waste.

  • Study: Graveyard shift workers at a greater risk of car accidents

    Those suffering from shift work sleep disorder have an increased chance of getting into a car accident, according to the study.

  • Reducing road fatalities with 'Safe System' design

    Roundabouts, rumble strips and separated bike lanes could reduce vehicle-related fatalities.

  • Toward a circular economy for wind turbine blades

    A new initiative reports progress in making blades fully recyclable.

  • Study: Sexism is equally harsh online as in real life for female doctors

    There are many perks to social media networking for men, but these perks exist less so for women.

  • Transverse flux heating: A compact, flexible manufacturing technology for advanced high strength steel

    The automotive industry is using innovative materials manufacturing technology to meet its omnipresent goals of reducing vehicle mass.

  • Video: Winner of 'What's So Cool About Manufacturing?' contest

    Each student team scripts, shoots, edits and produces a short video that documents their experience, highlighting what's "cool" about manufacturing. Twenty area manufacturers partnered with the students to introduce and inspire careers in manufacturing.

  • Women taking advantage of welding opportunities

    Various courses have sprung up around the United States, to get females acquainted with and skilled in this vital trade. There has never been a better time, as multiple industries, including trades and manufacturing, are concerned about labor shortages.

  • SpectraSyn MaX next generation polyalphaolefin provides improved fuel economy and energy efficiency

    Electric vehicle driveline fluids formulated with SpectraSyn MaX deliver enhanced energy efficiency to extend vehicle range.

  • Study: Alternative foods are needed to ensure future food security

    Radical changes are needed to ensure food security because traditional food production will not be able to keep up with climate change threats.

  • Renewable energy integration would strengthen the US power grid

    According to researchers, a highly resilient and decarbonized energy system is entirely viable and possible.

  • Study explains STEM career shortages

    The study focused on students who changed plans within the STEM pipeline.

  • Attend the water industry’s virtual 2021 Annual Conference and Exposition

    The four-day event will feature 80 hours of learning, career fairs and water workshops.

  • Powder metallurgy in the automotive market — fan clutch assembly

    The automotive industry is the dominant market for powder metallurgy (PM) components. In the changing industrial landscape, market demand requires more than just a durable component.

  • Saint-Gobain partners with NEST for sustainable building innovation

    Saint-Gobain joins NEST to further its commitment to sustainable construction.

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