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Adidas Sold 1 Million Pairs of Ocean Plastic Sneakers in 2017
Since introducing a shoe line that includes parts made from recycled plastic, Adidas is announcing that it sold 1 million pairs of the eco-friendly sneakers in 2017.
OEM vs. Independent Facilities: The Right Choice for Repair Needs
For facility managers, placing machinery in the hands of someone else requires trust and confidence. Deciding on a course of action means he or she will need to evaluate the pros and cons of each option. Keep these facts in mind when deciding who will handle your next round of repairs.
Some Brand-Name Bottled Waters Contaminated With Plastic Particles, According to Report
Some of the world’s most popular bottled water brands, according to a recently published report, contain an unwanted ingredient: plastic.
10 Inspiring Stephen Hawking Quotes
Remembering Stephen Hawking by looking at some of the brilliant insights he shared during his time on Earth.
AI Program Names Boston the New Amazon HQ2
Which U.S. city will win the big prize in the Amazon HQ2 competition? Wells Fargo bank’s artificial intelligence system says Boston will be the winner.
NASA Spurs Tech Research and Development with Small Business Awards
Projects awarded include an active flow control system, neuromorphic computer chips, a radioisotope power conversion system and a pulsed plasma spacecraft thruster.
Researchers Discover that Flash Floods Carry Significiant Amount of Microplastics from Rivers to the Sea
While looking at the impact of microplastics on U.K. waterways over the course of several years, researchers from the University of Manchester discovered that flash floods had carried a significant amount of microplastics from rivers and streams to the ocean.
John Deere Leads Manufacturing Companies in Employee Satisfaction: PayScale Report
Deere & Co. has the highest employee satisfaction among all U.S. companies classified as manufacturing, according to salary, benefits and compensation aggregator PayScale. Deere operates the John Deere brand and is based in Moline, Illinois.
New Creeper Enables Comfortable Rocket Inspection
Developed in response to a special request by SpaceX, the URM (Under Rocket Mobility) device allows engineers to recline into an optimal position for work and inspection of Falcon 9 rocket bellies.
GE Catalyst Engine Advances Turboprop Design
GE Catalyst is the first turboprop engine in the world to incorporate 3D-printed components, replacing 855 conventionally manufactured titanium and steel parts with 12 parts additively manufactured from advanced alloys.
Thermoplastic Composite Doors Shrink Vehicle Carbon, Energy Footprints
A life cycle assessment found that doors made with glass fiber polypropylene-reinforced composites outperformed metal car doors in terms of global warming potential and cumulative energy demand.
A Better Understanding of Nano Basics
New research may advance the understanding of plasma-based synthesis, a widely used but poorly understood tool for creating nanostructures.
Krill: A Potential Weapon in Ocean Plastics Battle
With an estimated eight million tons of plastic finding its way into our oceans each year — threatening marine ecosystems and killing marine life — one researcher may have inadvertently discovered a potential weapon to combat the threat of ocean plastic pollution.
New Laser Method Can Detect Metabolic Changes in Cells
A team has developed an optical tool that has the ability to read metabolism at subcellular resolution without having to disturb the cells.
4 Benefits of Merging Supply Chain Solutions
By merging management solutions, plant maintenance engineers can acquire brand new products, control surplus, tackle maintenance and repairs and get a grip on asset recovery – all in one place.
Reducing Carbon Emissions is Good for the Planet, But Also Good for Your Wallet
Researchers from Concordia University’s Department of Building, Civil and Environmental Engineering have found a power method that reduces carbon to help the environment, while also cutting costs.
Powerful Offshore Wind Turbine in the Works at GE
The company is embarking on a $400 million project to design and build a turbine that will produce 45 percent more energy than the largest turbine available.
Motiv Power Systems Debuts EPIC™ All-Electric Family of Chassis for Trucks and Buses
The Electric Powered Intelligent Chassis systems are production-line ready, drop-in replacements for equivalent ICE chassis.
MIT Launches Work of the Future Task Force
On February 27, MIT launched its Task Force on the Work of the Future to understand and shape the evolution of jobs during an age of innovation.
The Making of a Dental Implant
A look at one of the many innovations that play a key role in the practice of modern dentistry -- the dental implant.