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Sunflower a salve for oil and gas complications
Scientists from Kazan University (Russia), Russian Oil and Gas University, Shahid Beheshti University (Iran) and University of Isfahan (Iran) have demonstrated that sunflower oil-based inhibitors could potentially prohibit complications arising from oil and gas production.
Automotive ID made easy with Technifor
Engraving on automotive parts is easy and efficient with Technifor by Gravotech solutions.
New fabric eyed for soldiers
Researchers from the University of Massachusetts Lowell Center for Advanced Materials have developed a fabric for United States Army soldier uniforms that meets a host of demands not achieved with current uniforms.
Team develops new method for manufacturing fish oil, fire retardants
Researchers from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology have developed a method for manufacturing higher quality fish oil, fish proteins, fish gelatin and flame retardant materials.
Dewalt revitalizes its portable storage line with ToughSystem 2.0
The new storage boxes are engineered for convenience with strong, patented, auto-connect side latches that feature one-touch release.
Researchers develop eco-friendly patch for pothole repairs
Researchers from Marquette University in Wisconsin have developed a new asphalt patch material derived from wastewater treatment residue.
Cheers to a sustainable packaging initiative at Heineken UK
Environmentally conscious beer lovers in the U.K., rejoice: Heineken UK is swapping out the plastic rings used to package these potables with a cardboard topper.
FX on/off lifting magnets handle 90 degrees and circle shapes
These strong, semi-custom lift magnets offer a small footprint and maximum performance by user application.
Flowpack machine designed to meet strict hygiene demands
Packaging machine specialist Hugo Beck has launched the flowpack R, a compactly built, hygienically designed horizontal flowpack machine, capable of reaching speeds of up 300 cycles per minute.
Ceramics to take abrasive material handling operations to the next level
Several key properties must be considered by engineers when choosing a proper ceramic. Abrasion resistance, compressive strength, coefficient of friction and fracture toughness are just a few.
Team develops app for detecting dust build-up in real time
Researchers from Purdue University have developed a new image- and video-based app that can detect the accumulation of suspended dust with the potential for explosion in real time.
Researchers turning old clothes into new
Researchers from Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Polymer Research IAP in Germany and Swedish company re:newcell have manufactured a viscose filament yarn using recycled cotton from discarded clothing.
AI algorithm predicts chemical smell's attractiveness for food and fragrance industries
Researchers from the University of CA, Riverside, trained an artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm to detect a chemical's smell and predict if a human will like that smell.
Researchers develop lead-free explosive material to protect the environment, soldiers
Researchers from Purdue University and the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command's Army Research Laboratory have developed two explosive materials to use in lieu of lead-based explosives that leach lead into the atmosphere.
Companies to jointly develop construction materials enhanced with antibacterial additives
The maker of a disinfectant that reportedly kills the coronavirus is teaming with a construction materials manufacturer to incorporate an antibacterial additive into construction materials.
Coalition urges US to reshore the manufacture of PPE amid pandemic
In the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, which revealed supply chain gaps in personal protective equipment (PPE), a coalition of roughly 20 groups is urging the United States government to invest in the domestic manufacture of PPE.
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Team produces adhesive from spider silk
Researchers from Manchester University in the U.K. have created a biodegradable glue alternative from synthetic spider silk.
Team develops fractal cubes that disperse shockwaves
Researchers from the Los Alamos National Laboratory have developed 3D-printed plastic cubes with built in fractal voids that can disperse shockwaves.
Team develops 'catch and kill' air filter
Recognizing that the virus cannot survive temperatures above 70° C, the researchers heated porous nickel foam commonly used in air filters to 200° C.