HEADLINES ARCHIVE
MW Industries Acquired by American Securities
MW Industries announced that MWI was acquired by affiliates of American Securities in partnership with MWI management on September 29, 2017.
SeaWalk Offers Cruise Lines Larger Ships and More Remote Ports of Call
Docks or piers are not always available at the new or deeper ports of call that are increasingly required for larger cruise ships. SeaWalk™ self-propelled floating piers has been deployed at many of these ports as they offer lesser environmental impacts, lower cost, and faster installation time.
The Water Conservation Benefit of Cool Roof Technology
In addition to reducing the urban heat island effect, cool roofs can also enhance water conservation.
LEGO Set to Release "Women of NASA" Kit
As holiday gift-giving season draws near, LEGO has announced the release of its “Women of NASA” kit.
Dry Ice vs. Soda Blasting
The more one learns about soda blasting, the easier it is to see its advantages over other blasting methods.
NAE LinkEngineering Website To Partner With TeachEngineering Library
The National Academy of Engineering (NAE) announced a collaboration between their LinkEngineering website and TeachEngineering, a digital library with over 1,550 standards-aligned engineering-focused K-12 curricular resources.
The Proper Use of Soda Blasting Equipment Using ARMEX™
While baking soda is a well-known cleaning agent, there are a few things to note before getting to work.
A 4 Million Metric Ton Milestone for CO2-Capture Project
A carbon dioxide capture system designed and operated by Air Products and Chemicals has collected and transported its 4-millionth metric ton of CO2.
How Much Money Does an Industrial Engineer Really Make?
Industrial engineering is an ever-growing field, but just how much does an industrial engineer make?
Modern Technology Aids the Rise in Vinyl Record Sales
When was the last time you listened to a vinyl record? Do you own or even remember vinyl records? You may be surprised to learn that while CD sales are down 20 percent and digital downloads are down 19 percent, vinyl sales have actually increased by 2 percent in the first six months of 2017 following a 25-year high in 2016.
Army Has Developed a New Material for Soldier Protection Systems
Researchers from the U.S. Army and MIT have created a unique experimental device to test the durability of high performance and robust polymeric materials that strengthen when they are under attack.
Ironmaking 101 – From Ore to Iron with Blast Furnaces
The first step in the production of steel or cast iron alloys is the reduction of iron ore, which contains iron oxide and gangue or mineral impurities, to unrefined hot metal or pig iron. The blast furnace is currently the key tool for ironmaking.
Engineering Bacteria to Create Devices
Researchers used a colony of bacteria and gold nanoparticles to create a working pressure sensor. A similar process could be used to create many more devices.
Watch: 'Nano' Headlines for National Nano Day
The end of Moore’s law. Nanoparticle interactions inside a “fishbowl.” Nature’s tiniest machines. And the 100 Billion Nanometer Dash. Here's a special “nano” edition of the Engineering360 news brief.
Compact, Lightweight Pneumatic Valve for Mobile Applications
The valve assists with precise positioning of tools mounted on robot arms and delivers a minimal switch-on time of 9 milliseconds.
Quick Quiz: Can You Identify These Health and Safety Signs?
Safety signs appear anywhere a hazard or danger is present that cannot be avoided. They display information about safety or health. You may see them every day, but do you pay attention to them or, more importantly, do you know what they mean?
Researchers Develop a Nanomaterial that Uses Solar Energy to Generate Hydrogen from Seawater
A new hybrid nanomaterial uses solar energy to generate hydrogen from seawater. This method is cheaper and more efficient than current materials.
3 Reasons to Use PCB Panel Routing Techniques
Most PCBs are individually routed — meaning they’re not panelized. That doesn't mean that, sometimes, sending them to a PCB assembler in a panel isn't a good idea or even required.
Annual U.S. Manufacturing Day Turns Six on October 6
At one time manufacturing meant filthy and dangerous work, but Manufacturing Day, held the first Friday of each October in the United States, looks to change that outdated perception.
Researchers Find New Way to Produce Clean Hydrogen Fuel from Water with the Sun
Researchers at Osaka University have developed a new kind of photocatalyst for producing hydrogen from water.