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Protolabs offers vapor smoothing for sleeker 3D-printed parts
Vapor smoothing — otherwise known as vapor polishing — is a process that uses heat and chemicals to smooth out cracks and other blemishes in 3D-printed parts.
Video: Maiden voyage of world’s first liquefied hydrogen tanker
The specially built carrier will transport liquified hydrogen generated from brown coal in Australia to Japan.
Training, mentorship program empowers women in wind
The program is designed to accelerate the careers of women in the wind industry and support their pathway to leadership positions.
Tool improves solid waste management efficiency and costs
A life-cycle optimization framework economically and efficiently addresses the varied facets of solid waste and sustainable materials management.
The unique construction challenges of building a dolphin exhibit
The build brings unique challenges to the construction plan because of the size, corrosive nature of saltwater and the nature of marine life communication.
Smart recycling equipment learns to identify plastic types
A new solution offers scope for rapid, precise identification and separation of 12 different varieties of plastic on recycling facility conveyor belts.
Custom building manufacturer improves efficiency with modular fixturing system
Hostetler called on Fronius to help with the conversion from SMAW to gas metal arc welding.
Novel friction stir technology for lightweight bridge construction
Researchers have been developing multiple types of composites with an aluminum matrix to increase stiffness and enhance the mechanical properties of structures.
Adhesives and automation: New solutions for the future
Adhesive bonding technology has many benefits over traditional mechanical fastening.
Upgrading a thread rolling machine with specific modifications
Overhauling of industrial threading machines can be a complex and lengthy endeavor, but for most companies, the tooling changeover benefits far exceed the time costs involved in the process.
Solar still/heater speeds potable water production
Use of a rotating cylinder operated by a solar-powered DC motor increases the volume of freshwater production.
Students invited to compete for the AlgaePrize
Student teams will compete for a total of $130,000 in prize awards.
Water utilities to show their nutrient release reduction smarts
The NutrientSmart program will help reduce nutrient loadings in waterways and recognize the water utilities that are leaders and innovators.
US nuclear plant now operating with Framatome’s accident tolerant fuel assembly
The fuel assembly is intended to improve tolerance to changes in the reactor core and is expected to reduce corrosion and hydrogen production under high-temperature conditions.
5 key opportunities for engineering students at the start of each semester
Explore five hidden opportunities for growth that happen at the beginning of a fresh semester that will help college students get or stay on track.
Automated quality inspection solution for fasteners
Robotic quality inspection is improving productivity and containing manufacturing costs for a U.K.-based producer of fastener equipment.
Gear tester detects noise-producing defects
This noise, vibration and harshness gear tester identifies potential gear defects at the component level prior to gearbox assembly.
An engineering student's guide to internships and co-ops
Both industry and research facilities see the advantage to a student who has solved real-world problems.
Watlow unveils new medium voltage thermal system
The fully integrated heating and control solution is a safe, reliable and clean replacement for fossil fuel alternatives in process equipment.
Specialized auction site sells used industrial 3D-printing equipment
Currently there are a number of SLA and FDM machines listed on the site, including 3D printers and post-processing equipment.