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New Switchgear Reduces Floor Space by 60 Percent
Schneider Electric announced CBGS-0, an industry-leading gas-insulated switchgear with solid dielectric busbar for applications up to 38 kilovolts, 2,000 A and 31.5 kA.
How to Prevent Costly CNC Machinery Repairs
There are many steps that can be taken for optimal CNC maintenance.
Blubber-Inspired Wetsuit Coating Allows Divers to Last in Frigid Water for Two to Three Hours
MIT researchers have developed a new wetsuit for rescue teams and Navy SEALs.
Plant Gene Shortcut Could be the Key to Producing Effective Biofuels
Researchers from the Center for Bioenergy Innovation (CBI) have found that an amino acid-producing enzyme has another use: producing biofuels.
The Hidden Costs of Computer-aided Design (CAD)
Since its inception, CAD (computer-aided design) software has improved the lives of engineers, manufacturers, designers and architects — to name just a few — the world over. Replacing manual drafting, CAD lets users create detailed and precise renderings of parts and components with ease, all without having to manually input design details.
Watch the Making of 3D Graphene Foam
Rice University researchers created conductive 3D carbon blocks that can be shaped for applications.
Graphene-based Bolometer Can Operate at Any Temperature
Researchers from MIT, Columbia University and Raytheon BBN Technologies have created a new bolometer that doesn’t require low temperatures, a revolutionary development for electromagnetic radiation measuring.
Automation to Hit Smaller Cities Harder than Larger Cities, According to Study
The study, conducted by a team of researchers from MIT and Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management, asserts that job loss thanks to automation will hit smaller cities harder than larger cities due to the types of jobs that dominate in those different geographic locals.
Watch: New Method Measures Free Energy in DNA Molecules and More
This method gives new insights into just how free energy is created and used.
Fashion Brand and Fashion Tech Firm Collaborate on Sustainable Clothing Line
As a considerable worldwide industrial polluter, the fashion industry is thought to be responsible for 1,715 million tonnes of CO2 emissions each year, as well as producing 92 million tonnes of solid waste and consuming 79 billion cubic meters of water annually.
Machining vs Molding: Which is Better for Fabricating Plastic Parts?
There is a common misconception that certain methods of fabricating a plastic part are superior to all other methods. Although it is known that molded plastic parts generally require secondary processing to remove flashings that are non-existent in a machined part, this may or may not affect the quality of the finished part and there truly is a place for each method as they each carry their own advantages and disadvantages.
New Fuses for Electric Cars Offer High Performance in Harsh Environments
Mouser Electronics, Inc. is now stocking the Nano2 885 Series AECQ-compliant fuses from Littelfuse.
The Importance of Containment in Soda Blasting
Abrasive blasting is a widely used method for removing surface contaminants, encompassing a variety of abrasive blast media — from highly abrasive (e.g., garnet) to moderately abrasive (e.g., crushed glass) to mildly abrasive (e.g., baking soda).
Five Safety Technologies That Are a Must
Back in March, a BMW worker in South Carolina was killed when he got caught in a machine in the paint shop. Accidents like this one could have been stopped with one or a few of these following technologies, which are key to keeping manufacturing workers safe on a day-to-day basis.
3D Printed Custom Underwear? Why Not?
ZeBra Bras’ Hannah Johnson collaborated with 3D printing expert Ben Smith to design custom-fit undergarments for every shape and size.
Synthetic Biotechnology Tools Used to Create a Biodegradable Insecticide
A research team from the Technical University of Munich (TUM) has developed a biodegradable agent that keeps pests away without poisoning them or harming the environment.
Researchers Create New Adhesive Using Wood Scraps from Paper Production Plants
Engineers from the University of Delaware have developed a material to produce adhesives while lowering waste going into landfills.
Report: Predicting Future Markets for Plug-in Electric Vehicles
A review of 40 automotive market diffusion studies from 16 countries provides an improved understanding of the plug-in electric vehicle market.
DNV GL Releases 2018 PV Module Reliability Scorecard
The 2018 edition shows that the reliability and durability of modules submitted for testing generally improved in several of the test categories.
NASA Clean Rooms Found to Host Bacterial Intruders
Despite cleaning protocols, spacecraft assembly facilities possess a persistent and diverse microbiome.