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Researchers using AI to improve crack detection in bridges, buildings
Researchers at Purdue University in Indiana are using AI to improve crack detection in structures such as buildings, dams, bridges and nuclear reactors.
Markforged case study: Stanley Infrastructure
By designing intelligently for these machines, minimizing print time, and using off the shelf parts when possible, it’s possible to produce high quality parts much more cost effectively than subtractive manufacturing.
MHI tests robot for use in explosive environments
The EX ROVR moved on its own through several floors of a refinery, including navigating stairs.
Italian Railways places order for fast trainsets
Each train will have a total length of around 200 meters, capacity for around 460 passengers and is capable of commercial speeds of up to 360 km/h.
Bridge comes alive with self-reporting sensors
Engineers are updated with current bridge conditions, and the data could also inform next-generation bridge construction.
Survey: Teen girls' interest in pursuing STEM careers on the decline
As the need for employees working in the science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields grows due to reported skills gaps, female interest in STEM careers is reportedly on the decline.
Green lights for more LNG export capacity
Cheniere Energy Partners said that it will go ahead with plans to build a sixth natural gas liquefaction train at the Sabine Pass liquefaction project.
McDonalds' 'McHive' open for 'bees-ness'
The tiny restaurant is actually a beehive in the same shape and design as a modern-day McDonald’s building, but smaller.
Lowering the cost of medical diagnostics with 3D printing
A 3D-printed enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay device fits onto a normal pipette and substantially reduces the time and cost of this common medical test.
The welding skills gap: Not just poor beads and joints
A nuanced look at the skills gap reveals that there is much more to it than a welder’s inability to weld.
Swimming robot inspects Phillips 66 diesel storage tank
The robot eliminates the need for a human to enter a storage tank, captures images of the tank interior and provides insight into sediment levels and coating condition.
Why have hundreds of thousands of manufacturing jobs returned to the U.S. from overseas?
After decades of shedding employment, the U.S. manufacturing sector is finally adding jobs again.
Can creativity follow a schedule?
New research from economists at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) suggests that schedule-setting autonomy and employee impulsivity are key factors in optimal time management.
What is the most popular industrial network protocol?
As the number of machines and devices connected to industrial networks grows steadily, a winner is emerging among the protocols that define how devices exchange data.
4 advantages of metal additive manufacturing in mass production
With its unique ability to create light parts at lower costs, metal AM is especially crucial in large manufacturing processes.
How to select the right bearing lubricant
Proper lubrication is critical to the performance and life of every rolling element bearing. A leading cause of bearing failure is insufficient or improper lubrication, which can lead to contamination or excess heat buildup.
Preventive vs. predictive maintenance: Which is right for you?
Preventive maintenance and predictive maintenance programs each have pros and cons and can save money, but there is no single best answer. Which is right for you?
Sargent & Lundy enlists to back reactor development
Sargent & Lundy will become a NuScale investor, proceed with development of the standard plant design based on the U.S. Design Certification Application, and will provide additional architect engineer support.
Startup to build database of dust to trace a product's origins
Data analytics startup Phylagen is creating a microbial database that will function much like a barcode for products, potentially certifying where they are made.
Water management model updated to aid U.S. bioenergy developers
The model will help industry leaders make better informed decisions about what types of feedstock are most appropriate for use in water-limited areas.