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Team repurposes polyurethane foams
A team from Northwestern University and the University of Minnesota has devised a new technique for repurposing polyurethane foams, which are typically difficult to recycle.
Team develops an algorithm for detecting radiation at national borders
Designed to potentially reduce the false positives triggered at border radiation portal monitors, the algorithm was trained to identify the signatures associated with weapons-grade nuclear materials.
How to accurately measure chain wear
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New mask material removes virus-sized nanoparticles
Amid a global face mask shortage due to the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent disruptions to the supply chain, a team from Queensland University of Technology in Australia has developed a mask that is capable of removing particles under 100 nanometers (nm) — essentially the same size as viruses.
Mutant enzyme can be used to recycle plastic bottles within hours
A bio-industrial solutions company has developed a mutant bacterial enzyme that can break down polyethylene terephthalate (PET) plastic and transform it into new recycled plastic product in just hours.
Additive manufacturing is making strides in the battle against COVID-19
As expected, 3D printing, otherwise known as additive manufacturing, is proving its might amid the COVID-19 pandemic, offering solutions to the traditional manufacturing of the critical medical supplies and personal protective equipment (PPE) necessary to treat patients and protect first responders and healthcare workers at high risk of infection on the front lines.
Tier 1 automotive manufacturer expands production with fleet of Universal Robots
Nine UR cobots at thyssenkrupp Bilstein handle machine tending, assembly, and product inspection, optimizing production.
Cornell develops website to guide food industry amid the COVID-19 pandemic
A website developed by Cornell University’s Institute for Food Safety is designed to ensure the safety and operation of New York state’s food processing industry.
Video: Help build a better moon-digging robot for NASA
The Moon-mining robot under development for NASA’s next lunar mission needs some improvement, and the agency is inviting submission of new bucket drum designs for the dirt digger.
NIST develops cyber supply chain tool to prevent supply chain disruptions
In response to the impact of the coronavirus on the global supply chain, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has developed a prototype tool that measures an organization’s vulnerability to cyber supply chain risks.
Amid coronavirus disruptions to the supply chain, additive manufacturing used to create valves for medical equipment
Amid coronavirus-related disruptions to the global supply chain, an additive manufacturing startup in Italy is 3D printing replacement valves for life-saving medical equipment.
Study: Legos could potentially last in bodies of water for more than 1,000 years
Research conducted by the U.K.’s University of Plymouth revealed that Lego blocks submerged in bodies of water over time could last anywhere from 100 to 1,300 years.
Spent nuclear fuel storage site clears an NRC hurdle
The license, if approved, would authorize an initial phase of the project to store up to 8,680 metric tons of uranium (equal to 9,568 short tons) in 500 canisters for 40 years.
MicroBurr removal utilizing electropolishing
Are you experiencing burring issues with metal parts? Electropolishing can help in several ways.
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Household sponge material to be used to purify water from oil products
Scientists from Russia’s Tomsk Polytechnic University and France’s University of Lille have developed a material that can purify water from oil products.
Pantyhose inspire stretchable, washable, soft light-emitting textiles
A team of researchers from the University of Windsor in Canada have developed a method for creating light-emitting fabric inspired by ultra-sheer pantyhose.
Team creates enzyme using mustard seed byproduct to use in laundry detergent
A team from India’s Siksha O Anusandhan University has created an enzyme derived from agricultural waste to use as an additive in laundry detergent.
US Army scientists develop nearly indestructible battery
A team of scientists from the United States Army has developed a new battery that is virtually indestructible.
Smart factory expansion is completed for appliance production
The expansion is intended to boost production capacity by 25% and enables compliance with 2022 refrigerant changes.