Engineering and Manufacturing

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  • Flat belt drives: Answers to four frequently asked questions

    There are several types of belt drives, with each type having its unique design, advantages and applications.

  • ToolWatch acquisition combines safety and efficiency for construction management

    In light of the increase in infrastructure improvement projects around the country, jobsite safety is a top priority.

  • Low-cost technique assesses 3D-printed metal component quality

    The directional reflectance microscopy method uses an optical camera, a flashlight and a notebook computer that runs proprietary machine-learning software.

  • New roadmap directs US nuclear legacy cleanup

    A blueprint outlines planned nuclear-related cleanup efforts over the next decade.

  • Adhesive dispensing and pre-activation in one step

    The method is ideal for bonding and encapsulating temperature-sensitive electronic components, as the adhesive is already irradiated during the dispensing process.

  • Producing tires with flower power

    Efforts are underway to bring dandelion-sourced domestic natural rubber to the U.S. market more quickly than tree-sourced rubber.

  • Winners of the Lunar Robotics Design Contest

    Young engineers designed robots that dig through lunar soil for deployment on future NASA Artemis missions.

  • The guide to understanding driven wheel systems for material handling project designs

    Engineers create solutions to make manufacturing operations and processes more effective and efficient. These solutions need to meet exacting requirements, especially when a driven material handling solution is the answer.

  • Continued expansion expected for global fasteners market

    The global market for industrial fasteners, estimated at $69.7 billion in the year 2022, is projected to reach $87.3 billion by the year 2026.

  • Video: UN report claims climate is at the crossroads

    Without immediate and deep emissions reductions across all sectors, limiting global warming to 1.5° C is beyond reach.

  • Student-designed water filter gets the lead out

    The 3D-printed faucet attachment contains a mixture of calcium phosphate and potassium iodide powder to bind with waterborne lead.

  • Seaweed, wastewater and a circular food chain

    Food production process water disposal costs become economic revenue by sustainably producing new protein-enriched raw materials via seaweed cultivation.

  • Video: Free tool introduces youngsters to sustainable computing

    Budding engineers can now build and program sustainable, battery-free energy-harvesting devices with a new tool from Northwestern University.

  • US supply chain road map for offshore wind energy

    Challenges and solutions to developing a nationally focused offshore wind energy supply chain required to meet a 30 GW target by 2030 are explored.

  • DESTACO unveils front-mount-base manual clamp models

    A new design offers four options for horizontal or vertical handle action.

  • Sensata IQ — A complete platform for asset monitoring

    Predict machine failures, increase productivity and reduce operational costs with Sensata IQ complete asset monitoring.

  • College students: Apply by May 30 deadline to Emerson's 2022 ASCO Engineering Scholarship Program

    The merit-based awards recognize excellence in study, service and innovation.

  • Video: Optimize testing tasks with software subscription

    Design and automate a test or measurement system through a single software license.

  • Powerful lithium-sulfur battery designed for mobile applications

    The device promises to triple battery range and usage time compared to conventional lithium-ion cells.

  • Inspection system for 3D-printed rocket engines

    The system will enable non-destructive, high-energy X-ray inspections of large-scale 3D-printed rocket engines prior to flight.

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