HEADLINES ARCHIVE
How nuclear waste can fuel hydrogen production
While it may seem counterintuitive to value nuclear waste as a source of renewable fuel, this environmental liability may offer a promising resource for hydrogen production.
The Ganges River is drying faster than ever — Here’s what it means for the region and the world
Climate change, shifting monsoons, relentless extraction and damming are pushing the mighty river toward collapse.
Leftovers to feed aircraft: Fuel for flight
Discarded food from processing plants need not be fodder for landfills. The scraps can be converted into sustainable aviation fuel.
Breweries’ waste yeast turned into eco-friendly textile fibers
The leftover yeast biomass from alcohol and drug production, which is oftentimes classified as a waste, is made up of elements like proteins, fatty lipids and sugars. As such, the team created a sustainable, protein-based fiber from this waste material.
What we learned at Automation Fair 2025
If this tradeshow proved anything, it’s that automation continues to evolve at a pace that challenges and motivates engineers everywhere. Here are five things we learned this week at Automation Fair 2025.
Emerson relaunches ASCO series 327C solenoid valve with enhanced features for improved operational efficiency
Balanced poppet construction permits high flows at minimum power levels, making it ideal for power plants, refineries and chemical processing facilities.
Compact powerhouses with versatile configurability
With a diameter of 14 mm, these portfolio additions open up new possibilities for modern, space-saving drive solutions.
Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. launches comprehensive CNC software package to monitor citizen machine data in real time
The adapter captures live machine data, empowering manufacturers to make smarter, faster decisions without replacing existing equipment.
ROLEC announces its latest diecast enclosures for defense electronics
These IP-rated diecast enclosures are suitable for electronics in tracked and wheeled vehicles, warships and fleet auxiliaries, training/simulation technology, military cranes and railways used for troop transport, logistics and supply.
Alluxa expands Learning Center with Bioz-powered content hub
Visit the Learning Center to explore the new Bioz content hub and stay informed on the latest developments in optical coating technologies.
Cloud-based MPC retrofitting for HVAC control
This approach to model predictive control retrofitting can modernize HVAC systems and other critical infrastructure at lower cost, extending the life of legacy through smarter, more adaptive control.
Preparing the next wave of UK engineers
The Tomorrow's Engineers Code program has introduced thousands of students in the U.K. to science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
Live at Automation Fair 2025
It is a microcosm of the current frontiers of industrial automation. Its show floor is often where problem-solving meets pragmatism.
SAFE unveils new screw compressor for applications in the biogas and biomethane segments
The new screw-compressor range spans installed power up to 400 kW, making it suitable for integration in both small- and large-scale plants.
Indium Corporation is electrifying the future with advanced materials solutions at Productronica
The company will present its solder paste alloy and other advanced materials solutions for power device packaging and electronic assembly.
More precision. more variety. more future — Live at Productronica with ViscoTec
The new vipro-PUMP L and vipro-DUO L dispensers, as well as the new vipro-FEED L plus emptying system, will be introduced.
Record set in deepwater well development
A new benchmark in deepwater well construction has been achieved by Expro in the Gulf of Mexico by deploying the heaviest casing string to date.
Process engineering: New extrusion process for seal profiles
Freudenberg Sealing Technologies is commissioning an extrusion line for sealing profiles vulcanized with molten salt, expanding its portfolio of vulcanized materials and geometries for demanding technical applications.
Toxins at the tap: A threat to public health
A trio of dangerous contaminants is widespread in U.S. potable water supplies, posing health threats to thousands of communities.
Infographic: The states of US oil production
Oil production in the U.S. surged over the last two years, reaching an output of over 13 million barrels of crude per day in 2024.