HEADLINES ARCHIVE
KBR books energy sector engineering contracts
The firm will provide engineering services for an ExxonMobil refinery expansion in Texas and a proposed LNG export facility in Mexico.
Upcycled PET could help eliminate single-use plastic waste, according to NREL
Researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) have found a way to turn polyethylene terephthalate (PET) plastic into a more valuable plastic, thereby creating an economic incentive to eliminate waste and address the world's plastics pollution problem.
Recycled water could quench LA's thirst by 2035
Tentative plans include making equipment upgrades at the Hyperion Water Reclamation Plant, new groundwater wells and construction of a 15 mile pipeline.
Automaker plans $4.5 billion investment to expand capacity
The move would increase capacity to meet demand for its Jeep and Ram brands, including production of two new Jeep branded products as well as electrified models.
To the moon: Israel's Beresheet moon probe departs Cape Canaveral
An idea first conceived by three friends at a bar in Israel is now a space capsule headed to the moon.
Protolabs selected to be featured in national manufacturing tour
Protolabs’ digital manufacturing facilities in North Carolina and Minnesota will be a part of the annual National Association of Manufacturers event that showcases the industry’s future.
Ford probes possible error in how it figures emissions and fuel economy
Concerns were raised in September 2018 by workers who used the company's employee reporting channel.
Massive refinery project advances to Pre-FEED stage
The refinery is planned to have a capacity of 600,000 barrels of crude oil per day.
BNSF plans $3.57 billion capital program for 2019
Projects include replacing and upgrading rail as well as track infrastructure like ballast and rail ties and maintaining its rolling stock.
Pennsylvania team wins 27th annual Future City competition
Middle schoolers from Lititz, Pennsylvania, have won the 2019 Future City competition.
Introduce a girl to engineering
Key to reversing underrepresentation in STEM fields is introducing young girls to engineering earlier in life. There are a number of ways to do so, some of which parents and teachers may already be doing.
How to select a rapid manufacturing company from China
Some tips for selecting a reliable rapid manufacturing company in China.
Keuka Studios shares first impressions of ANSYS Discovery Live used with ANSYS Discovery SpaceClaim
Keuka’s designers appreciate the direct modeling nature of ANSYS Discovery SpaceClaim, where it is simple to construct 3D models and make one-off or drastic changes with ease.
Renewables drive utility market for reciprocating engines
The equipment is especially popular in areas with high levels of electricity generation from intermittent sources such as wind and solar.
National Engineers Week 2019 kicks off
Local engineering groups across the U.S. hold E-Week themed programs to raise public awareness of engineers’ contributions to public life.
NYU launches construction innovation center
The center is intended to promote innovation in construction, engineering design and management.
Beamler, Erecoin team up for blockchain-powered additive manufacturing
Blockchain assures Beamler database customers they are partnering with a trusted additive manufacturer.
Easy, quick sand casting of complex auto engine components
A new process produces high-quality, highly robust engine blocks that can be cast in comparatively short cycle times.
Precision bore manufacturing with single-pass honing machines
Single-pass honing machines can rapidly generate precise bore size, roundness and low Ra surface finishes on many part manufacturing applications.
Solutions center opens for machine tool sector
The facility is equipped with machine tool products from Siemens and partners, including machine tool builders, probe manufacturers, tooling suppliers and CAD/CAM solution providers.