HEADLINES ARCHIVE
3D-Printed Office Building Opens in Dubai
The full model took 17 days to print, after which the office was installed onsite in two days.
ASTM Standard Promotes Sustainable Manufacturing Practices
In addition to manufacturers, primary users of the new standard will include software suppliers that provide analysis and modeling solutions.
Laser Surface Preparation Yields Superior Joining of Composites, Aluminum
The team found that using a laser to remove layers of material from surfaces prior to bonding improves the performance of the joints and provides a path toward automation for high-volume use.
Where Soft Starters May Make Sense
Savings may be possible when using a soft starter instead of an AC drive in the proper applications.
Diaphragm Metering Pumps Help Avoid Contamination
Pump users must account for ruptures when deciding between the two main styles of diaphragm pumps, mechanically or hydraulically actuated.
The Big Three of Brushless Motors
When the application allows, design engineers may opt for brushless motors in place of brushed motors.
Educating the Engineer of the Future
Some employers report a disconnection between what they want from the early career engineer and what they get.
Dozens More NASA Patents Released into the Public Domain
The technologies were developed to advance NASA missions but may have non-aerospace applications and be used by commercial space ventures and other companies free of charge.
Daffodils Inspire Design of Stable Structures
Vortex shedding affects any elongated structure caught in wind or water currents, such as lampposts, high rises and the long vertical pipes used for drilling oil at sea.
Passive Magnetic Levitation System for Hyperloop Bid
HTT describes passive magnetic levitation, which was developed by the late Dr. Richard Post at LLNL, as a "cheaper, safer alternative" to an active magnetic levitation system such as MagLev.
Innovation, Engineering and the Arts
A strong argument can be made to add an “A” to STEM education.
NIST Updates Systems Security Engineering Guidelines
The report sets out to create a comprehensive, engineering-based approach that includes security considerations from the original design throughout the system’s entire lifecycle.
3D Printing to Enable Customized Snacks
3D printing has the potential to enable customization of snack foods—and ultimately the development of high-tech vending machines that deliver these products.
Bioplastic Beverage Bottle Created from Fruit Juice Industry Wastewater
Sixty percent of the package is degraded within nine weeks, compared to an average of almost 100 years required for a conventional petroleum-derived plastic container.
Escaping the Reactive Maintenance Rut Through Analytics
A predictive maintenance program identifies impending equipment failure, giving plant engineers early warning to make repairs.
Automated Inspection for High-Speed Manufacturing
Automated inspection vision systems are an important tool for any web-based manufacturer looking to improve product quality, reduce costs and further automate production.
Six Sigma for Electric Power Plants: Really?
The instances where Six Sigma demonstrated limited success were among discrete manufacturers where distinct items were produced such as automobiles or consumer electronics.
Easy-Setup Industrial Robot Is Geared for Industry 4.0 Applications
According to KBee, a key objective of the robot is to allow customers without any programming skills to be able to teach it to perform complex tasks within a couple of minutes.
3D-Printed Foams Age More Slowly Than Cellular Materials
Since 3D printing requires the use of polymers of certain properties, it was important to determine the long-term mechanical stability of printed foams before they can be commercialized.
Toyota uBox Uses Lighter-Weight "Spread Tow" Carbon Fiber
In theory, arranging the carbon fibers in the straightest orientation possible allows them to more effectively carry the load and provide tensile and compressive strength.