HEADLINES ARCHIVE
Smart Sensors Underpin the Industrial Internet of Things
Employing the IIoT starts with the right sensors measuring the right parameters on the right industrial equipment collecting the right data, and then sending that information to the cloud for analysis.
PV Systems' Degradation Rates to Be Measured, Publicized
A high degradation rate means that less power will be produced over the lifetime of a PV system, which increases the per-kilowatt-hour cost of generating solar electricity.
HEXOLOY® Saves Lives!
Silicon carbide inserts, like those made of Saint-Gobain Hexoloy®, when combined with other ballistic-resistant materials and inserted into protective vests, are the most common ceramics in top-performing hard body protection systems against high-velocity “armor-piercing” projectiles.
Air Filtering Causes Respiratory Symptoms in Machining Shops
A study coordinated by the Finnish Institute of Occupational Health detected deficiencies in the performance of air filtering equipment connected to machine tools used in machining shops.
Machine Tool Maker Sets Up China Operation
The company says it plans to establish smart assembly lines and an automatic production department.
Methods 3D Expands Presence with Manufacturing Labs
The labs are equipped with 18 printers including Direct Metal Printing (DMP), Select Laser Sintering (SLS), Stereolithography (SLA) and Multi-Jet models running 14 different materials.
Risky Decisions Increase as Day Wears On
A study that looked at chess players found that their decision-making edged toward greater risk-taking later in the day.
Sensor Provides Immediate Detection of Lead
The technology can be used for one-time testing of lead in tap water through a handheld device.
"Gremlins" Used to Test Assembly Line Quality Control
Ford employees are being tasked with secretly planting wrong and faulty parts onto the assembly line.
Flow Accelerated Corrosion: An Ongoing Risk for Steam Generators
Thirty years after four workers died at a Virginia nuclear power plant, the problem of flow accelerated corrosion remains a concern.
Funding for University R&D Falls for Fourth Year in Row
Adjusted for inflation, federal funding for higher education R&D declined 1.7% between FY 2014 and FY 2015.
Mass Plywood Panel to Compete in Timber Market
Mass plywood panel is a large-scale panel designed to be an alternative to cross-laminated timber.
Millennials and the Internet Changing the Way Materials are Purchased
A plethora of research on the topic reveals that Millennials rely heavily on technology tools for purchasing products, a trend that can very well seep into the material-sourcing world. View the full report here.
Increasing Energy Density in Lithium Batteries
When lithium batteries are charged the first time, they lose 5%-20% of their energy in that first cycle.
Laptop Charger Standard Aims to Reduce e-Waste
According to ITU, one million tons of external power supplies are manufactured each year.
Aerospace Engineer Creates Free 3-D Drone Design Software
As interest in small autonomous aerial vehicles and their applications continues to expand, a free software tool could help design efforts.
OSHA Updates Recommended Practices for Safety and Health Programs
The recommended practices for workplace safety and health focus on finding and fixing hazards before accidents happen.
Sensors That “Hear” When Something Is Wrong at the Factory
The micro sensors can tell whether a machine is operating correctly by listening to the mechanical sounds and determining whether the sound indicates a properly running unit.
Adding Flexibility to Aerospace-grade Titanium Alloys
The FAST-forge process shows how the benefits of titanium over steel can be achieved more efficiently and at lower cost.
Faurecia Extends Industry 4.0 Concepts to New Plant
The manufacturing process will use autonomous intelligent vehicles that can transport parts to the assembly line.