HEADLINES ARCHIVE
Will 3D printing shift into high gear in the Covid-19 fight?
Governments have sought to enlist automakers, including Ford, General Motors, Ferrari and Nissan, to ramp up production of ventilators and other medical equipment that face shortages and are critical to saving lives.
The advantages of cold-formed spline shafts
For many of these mechanical systems, failure of the spline shaft is a significant event that can cost end-users time and money as a result of unplanned downtime and lost productivity. Because of this, manufacturing precision and structural integrity are of the utmost importance.
Sunstone Engineering, EWI to collaborate on micro-welding R&D
Sunstone Engineering, Payson, Utah, a manufacturer of precision micro-welding units and engraving systems, is collaborating with EWI, Columbus, Ohio, a renowned engineering service provider, as a strategic technology member.
Letter: American manufacturers are key to solving supply chain disruptions
According to the leaders of five U.S. trade associations, American manufacturers are the solution to the growing concern over supply chain disruptions caused by global trade disputes and the growing coronavirus pandemic.
6 questions on lidar for AVs, with Insight Lidar
One of the fastest-growing applications for lidar is autonomous vehicles.
Universal nanocarrier ink expands biomedical 3D printing possibilities
Prospects for designing and manufacturing personalized medical implants appear brighter with the development of a universal carrier bioink at ETH Zürich.
Directional drilling in naturally fractured reservoirs
With the existence of geological fractures, either in the target area or in areas that must be drilled through to reach the target area, a detailed structural framework for the geological understanding of the area must be made.
Watch: New drying solution set to cut costs for the cable and wire manufacturing sector
The cable drying solution effectively removes residual moisture from water-cooled insulated wire, cable and extruded products.
Team uses wearable devices to demonstrate relationship between worker happiness and productivity
Researchers from the School of Economics at Hiroshima University in Japan demonstrated that worker happiness and worker productivity are closely linked by using wearable devices to measure the emotional states of factory workers in Laos.
Biomass fuels made from grass could slow global warming
Researchers from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev and Michigan State created a way to create biomass fuels from various grasses.
Engineers cite 21 major design concerns with $1 billion Texas bridge
The engineering firm found what it said are design errors related to loading, foundations, substructure, superstructure and cables.
Watch: Extra large stamping line pressed into service by Nissan
The new press weighs 2000 tons and required 18 months to install at the Sunderland plant in the U.K.
Here is a look at GM's EV platform and battery technology
The Ultium battery system is based on a newly developed chemistry for lithium-ion cells that is intended to reduce battery cost and improve performance.
Join us on a trip through the slip ring
Each element – energy, data, media, electrical, or optical signal – entails varying demands. Thanks to our wide range of transmission technologies, we guarantee the best possible path through the slip ring.
A look at optimizing HVAC systems
HVAC systems are quite energy intensive, yet some best practices can ensure they operate at maximum efficiency.
Selecting solder alloys
Considerations for solder selection, including alloy types, form factor specifications and more.
Engineering firms tapped for new Toronto subway
The nearly 16-kilometer-long subway line would include 15 proposed stations.
Two species of trees native to the northeast US are suitable for innovative timber
Researchers from the University of Massachusetts Amherst found two kinds of trees native to the Northeastern United States are structurally sound for cross-laminated timber (CLT).
Robot automation company automates packaging for the plastics industry
Using the automated system, an operator is only necessary for roughly an hour to physically move full bulk-size corrugated boxes, replacing them with empty containers, and for reloading the slip sheet tray.
Video: OnRobot launches 3-finger electric gripper for cylindrical objects
The gripper makes previously hard-to-automate precision handling of cylindrical parts easy to program and deploy and provides flexibility for a wide range of part sizes.