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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.
Open-source software analyzes biorefinery and biofuel economics
An open-source simulation software package provides a flexible tool to quickly analyze the economics of producing different biofuels and bioproducts.
Online platform from ExxonMobil helps optimize plant performance and operational efficiency
The predictive tool enables users to quickly and cost effectively test the impact of feedstock and operational changes on lube product yields and quality.
AI-equipped robots could inspect and repair power plant boilers
The robots would also allow automated live inspection, reduce risk to human operators during maintenance or unplanned outages and enable smart collection of well-organized data.
Watch: New fuel-efficient rocket engine design for spacecraft
The rotating detonation engine is propelled by shock waves in a thrust mechanism that eliminates the need for many conventional engine components.