Engineering and Manufacturing

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  • Students show geothermal engineering skills in DOE competition

    The annual event prepares college students to lead the next generation of geothermal energy development.

  • Researchers seek to destroy foodborne pathogens with blue light

    The team is exploring the use of blue light in food processing applications to prevent the formation of biofilm on equipment surfaces.

  • Video: A Wiki for sustainable hardware engineering projects

    Mechanical engineers and do-it-yourselfers can access plans and blueprints for diverse sustainable projects and systems.

  • BMW establishes EV battery recycling system in China

    The process established in China, the world’s largest market for EVs, is intended to supply the raw materials for production of new battery cells.

  • Biomedical implant elasticity, durability to benefit from new alloy

    A new biomaterial offers scope for improving the flexibility and durability of human bone replacement implants.

  • Global Data Vision launches new solution for the global standards community

    The Global Directory was developed as an innovative platform for international organizations and is the world’s first central repository for industry-specific lab and testing services.

  • Customizable LCD monitors for every industrial environment

    When power is restored, the monitors immediately restart operating, eliminating the need for operator intervention.

  • The future of at-home 3D printing

    See what companies are innovating to make 3D printing daily necessities a new and exciting reality.

  • This robot dog offers safe and reliable site management

    The challenging terrain did not slow the robot, which surveilled and accurately mapped a comprehensive view of the site's construction progress and maintenance operations.

  • Automating solar lights with Arduino

    Upgrade your outdoor lighting with this DIY project so the fun doesn't end when the sun goes down.

  • Creative DIY projects for old gaming consoles

    Old game consoles can serve as the canvas for a variety of DIY electronics builds.

  • Video: Bringing junior wastewater engineers up to speed

    An online software design tool can acquaint junior engineers with the design and operational requirements of their organizations.

  • 6 tips for at-home 3D printing

    To get the most from the technology, it’s important to understand that 3D printing isn’t a magical process — it has critical limitations depending on the materials and processes involved.

  • Nuclear rocket under development for cislunar space propulsion

    A novel nuclear thermal propulsion system will be demonstrated above low Earth orbit by 2026.

  • Seco supports medical innovation with virtual event, exclusive content

    The virtual event will focus on precision medical manufacturing excellence.

  • The promise of PRISMA for cutting compressed air costs

    The system charges up using cheaper off-peak electricity to create a store of cold liquid air that can then be discharged to provide compressed air.

  • Video: Simplify two component dispensing

    This dual servo-driven, variable ratio system offers ultimate control of shot size and volume with repeatable results across materials.

  • Piston-based pressure switches selection: Ensuring a rugged design

    A pressure switch is rugged if its design allows a stable switching response and long lifecycle under several conditions like pressure spikes, leaks, high temperature, chemical exposure, moisture, shock loads and vibration.

  • Help decipher images from ESA’s Rosetta mission

    Access the free online Rosetta Zoo and join the astronomy community in spotting differences between image pairs.

  • The economic and energy loss embodied by landfilled plastic

    The market value of landfilled plastic in the U.S. ranges from $4.5 billion to $9.9 billion, or $7.2 billion on average.

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