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Facility Supports Nuclear Sector Modular Manufacturing R&D
The U.K. facility hosts specialized machining, joining and assembly equipment to develop modular manufacturing techniques for nuclear applications.
Video: Polymer Takes a Walk
Researchers have developed a new polymer material that propels itself forward when illuminated.
Researchers Developing Concrete Wood for Construction
Combining wood and concrete in the construction of buildings is nothing new. What is new, according to Swiss researchers, is the approach to combining wood and concrete to create a load-bearing concrete consisting of mostly wood.
U.S. Army Testing Hydrogen Technology for Diesel Trucks
The U.S. Army has demonstrated mileage improvements for diesel trucks using a proprietary hydrogen injection system.
Severn-Trent Spins Off North American Unit
Severn Trent-North America works in municipal and industrial sectors across the U.S.
Video: Three 3D Printing Industries
3D printing technology is putting the tools for creation into the hands of small-business startups and entrepreneurs.
Tiny Guillotine Slices Cells Fast
A Stanford University mechanical engineer has developed a new tool that helps in the study of cellular regeneration and that has applications in many kinds of cellular research.
The Costs of Pollution in Canada
In 2015, pollution costs totaled at least $39 billion with smog alone costing approximately $36 billion.
Educating Undergraduates for Entrepreneurship at Rice University
The current generation of college students and young workers sees older relatives and friends losing jobs in traditional businesses. Instead, in a 2014 survey, up to two-thirds of millennials expressed interest in entrepreneurship.
Women Still Aren't Going into Engineering
Even though the number of women graduating from engineering schools has increased in the last 50 years, they still constitute less than 20 per cent of the engineering workforce—13 per cent according to a Harvard Business Review article—despite producing 20 per cent of engineering graduates. Why is the needle stuck so low?
Thermo-12 Gold to be Replaced by Water-Resistant Thermo-1200
A new water-resistant calcium silicate from Johns Manville Industrial Insulation Group is slated for an August 2017 release.
New Ball Bearings Stop Damage from Weather Exposure
“CoRX” and “Twin-Ax” have labyrinth sealing systems that keep contamination out of the inside of the bearing. This feature of the system consists of a pair of specially-formed sealing rings.
Heart Defects that Lead to Aneurysms Studied by Engineers
New research lead by engineers at Washington University in St. Louis is taking a closer look at the genetic and mechanical attributes in order to understand disorders that affect elastin and collagen function.
Mapping Certified Forests for Sustainable Management
A new global map depicts certified forest areas at 1 kilometer resolution.
Accelerating ISO 26262 to Create the Most Advanced Autonomous Driving SoCs
Arteris and ResilTech S.R.L., the leaders in resilient computing and functional safety for automotive systems, have now teamed up to help semiconductor design teams efficiently validate ISO26262 functional safety levels for automotive systems-on-chip.
Looking Forward: VR/AR Research Center, Jobs Creation
New York University Tandon School of Engineering has been selected to develop and operate a hub for virtual reality and augmented reality.
Plastic Welding Techniques
Plastic welding has replaced other joining methods in industrial manufacturing as it offers superior joint strength and reduced cycle times.
Soundproof Curtains in an Open-concept Office Design
As more and more companies embrace a collaborative and open-concept work environment, an often ignored byproduct of this design is a concern for privacy.
PPI Indicates Softwood Lumber Prices are Still Rising
In May, softwood lumber prices rose again, likely in response to the ongoing trade disagreement between the U.S. and Canada.
Smart Campus Technology Implemented at Company Headquarters
SAS is starting to establish a “smart campus” at its Cary, NC, headquarters to build on its corporate sustainability leadership and Internet of Things (IoT) technology expertise. The smart campus project will take advantage of SAS’ advanced, real-time, analytics to improve energy usage while monitoring equipment performance in order to boost operational longevity.