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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.
Swedish fintech company launches new credit card that limits carbon-emission spending
A Swedish financial tech company has recently launched a credit card that enables customers to manage both their personal finances as well as their daily carbon emissions.
Students in the Philippines required to plant 10 trees before graduating
In order to graduate from elementary school, high school and college in the Philippines, students are now required to plant 10 trees, according to a new law
Swimming robot inspects Phillips 66 diesel storage tank
The robot eliminates the need for a human to enter a storage tank, captures images of the tank interior and provides insight into sediment levels and coating condition.
Panamanian village built from discarded plastic bottles
To create the structures, metal cages are packed with plastic bottles and the cages are then welded together with steel rebar. Those cage structures are then covered entirely in concrete.
Scientists develop a food packaging bioplastic that degrades in just a couple of years
Scientists at Kaunas University of Technology (KTU) in Lithuania have developed a biodegradable plastic capable of decomposing in a compost bin in roughly two years’ time.
What are OEM pumps?
OEM pumps are a class of pump manufactured for use by original equipment manufacturers as part of a system sold to end users.
GEA’s aseptic double-seat valve increases shelf life of beverages and dairy products
The double-seat valve with a sterile leakage chamber is hermetically sealed from the atmosphere by two side valves.
Greenhouse gas benefits of LNG use in marine shipping
A life-cycle assessment compared emissions from liquefied natural gas and heavy fuel oil use in the marine shipping sector.
Coolant, MQL, pressurized air – no worries
Deublin AutoSense seal technology can handle nearly all through spindle media.
Team creates tougher bioplastic for food packaging
By adding natural rubber to bioplastic in an effort to make bioplastic less brittle, researchers from Ohio State University have developed a new type of bioplastic that may be an appropriate alternative to the petroleum-based plastics commonly used in the packaging of food.