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Researchers predict FDA food recalls from customer reviews and AI
The researchers examined almost 1.3 million food product reviews on Amazon.com, and matched over 5,000 of the reviews to products that had been recalled by the FDA between 2012 and 2014.
In conversation: A framework for addressing technology's ethical challenges
Our communities and the world face unprecedented challenges in scaling technologies in an ethical and beneficial way. As one observer noted half a century ago, “technological progress requires ethical progress or we risk the destruction of society.”
Custom, small-scale barrier pouch packaging from automation startup
Although Keto Farms’ manufacturing facility processes up to 9,000 barrier pouches per day, they are a medium-sized business and large-scale, expensive industrial solutions were impractical.
In conversation: A framework for assessing new technology
Technology thought leader Massoud Amin, DSc, discusses how our current era of technology is similar to, and different from, previous eras, and if advancements like AI and robotics change the basic human/machine relationship.
How the world’s first large-scale electric excavator works
The 25 tonne Cat 323F Z-line excavator is nearly identical to the diesel-powered Cat 323F excavator, except its diesel engine has been replaced with an electric powertrain.
What is MQTT?
A quick overview of Message Queuing Telemetry Transport (MQTT), a lightweight messaging protocol that is ideal for IoT applications.
How an IIoT system enables remote monitoring of factory processes
A look at how an IIoT network collects and reports process data from sensors throughout a factory for display on remote devices such as smartphones and computers.
Student developed hygiene-product bottles made entirely of soap
A post-graduate student from London’s Central Saint Martins University has developed shampoo and other personal hygiene product packaging made entirely of soap.
Initiative proposes turning old wind tubine blades into composite for cement
A recently announced initiative in the U.K. will attempt to devise a plan for recycling soon-to-be decommissioned wind turbines, using the glass fiber composite of the turbine blades as material in cement.
TVA moves ahead on power plant water treatment projects
TVA said it implemented a new flow management system designed to treat plant process water and remove contaminants such as grease, oil and total suspended solids.
Home composed of 600,000+ plastic bottles can withstand 326 mph winds
A Canadian company has recently completed construction of a hurricane-proof home that is composed of over 600,000 plastic water and soda bottles.
Watch: Robots, AI and Lidar all could benefit wind turbine repair, Sandia says
Routine inspection and repair is critical to keeping the blades in service, but current inspection methods don’t always catch damage soon enough.
Sugar 'shells' could inspire indestructible clothing and materials
UVA scientists discovered that certain acidic hot springs, including volcanic hot springs, are home to ancient single-cell organisms that withstand extreme environments, even conditions unsuitable for most other lifeforms.
Researchers devise technique for 'unprinting' standard paper
Although other laser-based methods for unprinting paper already exist, the Rutger’s method reportedly works with standard coated paper, the kind used in home and office printers.
Key considerations for selecting optimal conveyor drive components for bulk material conveyor systems
The severity of an application as determined by factors such as hours of operation, shock loading and cycles are some of the criteria designers must consider when making conveyor drive component choices.
Researcher creates bioplastic derived from cactus leaves
A researcher from a Mexico-based university has devised a new type of biodegradable plastic that is composed of cactus juice, according to reports.
2020 Olympic medal podiums will be composed of recycled plastic
Medal podiums at the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games will be composed of recycled plastic waste, building on the event’s theme of sustainability, according to reports.
Enerpac introduces new self-locking cube jack
A new compact and portable self-locking cube jack with a lifting capacity of 56 tons utilizes a base lifting frame and self-aligning cribbing blocks to stabilize loads.
Researchers develop food sensors with potential for replacing "use-by" dates
In an effort to cut food waste, researchers from the Imperial College London have developed sensors capable of detecting spoilage in meat and fish products.
Recycled plastic bottles turned into lightweight vehicle components
The automaker is using recycled plastic bottles to create the underbody shields of all Ford cars and SUVs and the wheel liners of the company’s F-Series trucks.