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Porsche 3D prints a complete electric drive unit housing
The proof of concept E-drive housing was fabricated by selective laser melting technology in 21 hours.
New approach supports scalable synthesis of nanowires
Centimeter-sized wafers covered in a desired arrangement, including monolayers and bilayers, can be tailored for different applications.
Novonix and Harper enter strategic alliance on specialized furnace technology for battery anode material
Harper will develop and supply Novonix with proprietary systems for thermal processing material for the battery anode market.
Manufacturing hydrogen in microbial factories
Droplet-based microbial factories produce hydrogen instead of oxygen when exposed to daylight in air.
Urine could be used as fertilizer to grow food on Mars
This discovery could be a step toward sustainable human living on Mars.
Study: Quick tech fixes to broken food system may have unintended consequences
While technology may seem like the best way to fix the world's food crisis, these researchers say that many of these tech fixes have dangerous consequences.
The importance of thermal management in PCB manufacturing
Kinwong’s solutions help mitigate risk of failure due to heat stress.
A few good turns from lathe manufacturers
Product announcements and news from a number of manufacturers have been making headlines lately; here is a look.
Watch how a new process speeds perovskite module manufacturing
The high-speed manufacturing system could advance perovskite module commercialization as a green alternative to conventional silicon-based solar panels.
Watch: Screen-printing a powerful, flexible battery
The silver oxide-zinc device features five to 10 times greater areal energy density than available batteries.
6 recent trends in mechanical motion control
Industry 4.0 is a driving force for innovation in contemporary motion control engineering.
Website solution boosts used equipment sales
IronTek Solutions offers a modern online platform to rival traditional construction equipment sales with the launch of Fleet Up Marketplace.
Ring and Habitat for Humanity promote safe communities
Video doorbell maker Ring is making a supply of its product, valued at $1 million, to Habitat for Humanity homeowners. The doorbells will be available on request for Habitat homes built in the United States in 2021.
Study identifies gaps architects face in fighting climate change
While 80% of architects said they want to specify more sustainable materials, only a third believes they are succeeding at doing so, according to the report.
Operations and HVAC team up to enhance connected building environments
A new strategic collaboration has formed to provide the buildings industry with connected and sustainable environments.
New urban airflow models are improving skyscrapers, natural ventilation systems and drones
Researchers at the University of Surrey studied building wakes, the disturbed airflow around buildings, in an effort to improve the air quality in urban environments.
Mammoet’s SK6,000 redefines what is possible to lift with a land-based crane
Mammoet launched its SK6,000 crane, with a maximum lift capacity of 6,000 tons. The crane can lift and install topside modules from a single position, eliminating the need to rotate the hull, which is costly and time-consuming.
Construction workers at greater risk of hospitalization from COVID-19
A recent study from the University of Texas at Austin COVID-19 Modeling Consortium found that construction workers have a much higher risk of hospitalization from coronavirus than non-construction workers.
Building with wood could greatly curtail construction greenhouse gas emissions
Switching to wood as a building construction material would significantly lessen the carbon footprint of building construction, according to a study conducted by Aalto University and the Finnish Environment Institute.
Steel industry shortage due to COVID slump, and other steel news
COVID-19 is impacting the U.S. hot-rolled coil steel sector, which is facing increased prices and insufficient supply to meet customer demand.