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Unique T-slot fastening technology underpins modular automation system
T-slot aluminum extrusion systems are common framing structures in industrial automation, material handling and machine safeguarding applications, forming the skeletons of everything from machine bases and conveyor systems to cabinets and workstations.
Researchers develop new plastic that is repeatedly recyclable
Plastic products composed of recycled materials are sometimes unrecyclable, due to the unknown chemical additives. However, the PDK monomers can be separated entirely from those additives by steeping the item in a highly acidic solution.
London marathon to trial compostable cups, water bottle belts and seaweed capsules
This year’s London Marathon will attempt to draw attention to the issue of plastic waste with a number of initiatives designed to prevent it along the course's 26.2 miles.
Report suggests that Amazon autonomously tracks and terminates low-producing employees
According to a new report from The Verge, Amazon tracks its fulfillment warehouse workers’ productivity using technology that is also capable of automatically terminating low-producing employees without input from human supervisors.
Company wants to rebuild Notre Dame Cathedral with 3D-printed ash
Ash from the fire that devastated the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris could literally help the structure “rise” again.
Etihad flight goes single-use plastic free
A recent Etihad Airways flight from Abu Dhabi to Brisbane, Australia, went entirely single-use plastic free as part of a broader effort to reduce that airline’s overall single-use plastic consumption.
Startup selling cleaning solution in tablet form to eliminate single-use plastic packaging
In a bid to cut back on single-use plastics, a startup is selling cleaning solution in tablet form.
Polo Ralph Lauren debuts polo shirts composed of recycled plastic
Each shirt requires an average of 12 plastic bottles, which have been gathered around Taiwan.
Turning plastic ocean waste into carpets
A European carpet company is turning fishing nets recovered from the ocean into carpeting for the home, according to reports.
Researchers create 3D-printed hollow propeller blade for environmentally friendly shipping
An EU-funded project is developing hollow propeller blades for ships using lightweight and high-performance materials, according to reports.
Student creates fashion accessory line from discarded billboards
Students at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC) are turning old billboards into a line of fashion accessories.
Fashion brand turns discarded clothing into works of art
Fashion brand Eileen Fisher is attempting to turn its old garments into works of art, keeping those items from landfills and highlighting what can be done with waste.
Reusable container alternative designed for meal kit market
A new line of containers has been developed to reduce the amount of packaging waste from meal kits, according to reports.
Sperm whale washes ashore with 50 lb of plastic in its stomach
According to a report, a pregnant 26 ft sperm whale washed ashore on the island of Sardinia, Italy, with almost 50 lb of plastic in its stomach.
Nucor selects Kentucky site for a new steel plate mill
The company said it will invest around $1.35 billion to build the mill, which will be capable of producing 1.2 million tons per year of steel plate products.
Woman turns plastic grocery bags into outfit
She spent the winter months knitting together more than 300 plastic grocery bags, fashioning them into a skirt and jacket ensemble.
IKEA joins with London artists to construct bird houses from old IKEA furniture
Retail giant IKEA in collaboration with London-based artists, designers and architects is upcycling old IKEA furniture and manufacturing materials and turning them into homes for local wildlife.
Robotics FIRST: Destination Deep Space
Thousands of high school teams from the U.S., Canada, and other countries have taken on the 30th annual FIRST Robotics Competition’s 2019 challenge, Destination: Deep Space.
A base for every season
With a new base/plinth system for enclosures and IT racks, Rittal can now offer an unprecedented variety of functions and options.
Yaskawa helps saw manufacturer solve a knotty problem
Yaskawa servos help cut imperfection out of a board in the blink of an eye.