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Creating Touchscreens with a Can of Spray Paint
Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University are turning unconventional surfaces into touchpads using simple tools like spray paint cans.
New Process Could Change How We Filter Water
As researchers continue to look for new and better ways to meet clean water demands worldwide, a recent study appearing in the journal Nature Communications details a water filtration process using carbon dioxide that consumes 1,000 times less energy than traditional processes.
Automated Laser Process Cuts Sheet Piling Under Water
Using a disc laser for torch cutting leaves divers with only a supervisory role.
Huisman Unfolds New Crane for Offshore Wind Industry
A folding boom results in a small footprint when in storage position and a much lighter crane compared to conventional options.
Slag Heaps Could Absorb Carbon in the Atmosphere
Known for their ability to absorb CO2 from the atmosphere, slag heaps (an area, often a hill, made up of refuse from a mine) are being eyed as a possible tool in the fight against global warming.
Video: Plastic 3-D Printed Cube Can Manipulate Virtual 3-D Objects with Less Lag
Manipulating virtual objects in a computer program in three dimensions just got much easier.
Hybrid-electric Powertrains for Day Cab Drayage Trucks
Hydrogen fuel cell and hybrid-electric day cabs are under development for drayage tractor operation in Southern California ports.
UPS to Deliver with Extended Range Fuel Cell Vehicles
Prototype vehicles with an extended range of 125 miles will be deployed in California later in 2017.
New HEIDENHAIN Grid Encoder for Testing CNC Machines
HEIDENHAIN has improved their KGM grid encoders to meet the needs of CNC-controlled machine users.
Recycling Carbon Fiber
Researchers at Washington State University may have found a way to recycle expensive carbon fiber plastics that are used in almost everything from airplanes to wind energy.
Common Lawn Nuisance Has Value as Laboratory Pipette
Busy infesting lawns around the world, we hardly noticed that the common dandelion could serve an entirely different purpose beyond nuisance.
Material Sourcing Made Easy
Material sourcing can be an inefficient, challenging and expensive process. Especially when undertaken by a small organization without teams in place to search out what materials fit, the task can be especially daunting.
The Link Between Air Pollution and Chronic Runny Nose
The connection between asthma and breathing in air pollutants (smog, ash, etc.) is well-documented. However, there is very little research available making that same connection to upper respiratory illnesses, including sinusitis and other sinus illnesses that cause pressure, inflammation, pain, congestion and stuffy or runny noses.
Inspired by Sea Worm's Jaw, Researchers Create New Material
The sea worm's (Nereis virens) ability to soften or harden its jaw depending on its environment has inspired researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) to create a material that can be both flexible and inflexible.
NIST-developed Method to Detect Cracks in Infrastructure
Researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Tech (NIST) have created a method to detect corrosion in aging infrastructure.
Simple, No-bake Brick Recipe
Engineers hoping to provide habitats for a future manned mission to Mars have found a way to create bricks using soil from that planet.
How to Become a Robotics Technician
Robotics technology is a rapidly growing industry and, as long as advancements continue to be made in the robotics industry, it will not slow down any time soon. That being said, anyone with a love of robots and technology might as well consider jumping into a career in the growing field.
What Is the Real Cost of an Industrial Robot Arm?
The price of industrial robots has dropped more than 25 percent since 2014, and is forecast to drop an additional 22 percent by 2025. What is the real cost of an industrial robot arm?
AMETEK Land NIR-B 3XR Mitigates Safety Challenges and Promotes Productivity Gains
Hydrogen use is on the rise, fueled by such demands as more stringent motor vehicle emission regulations and an increase in per capita vehicle ownership globally.
First International Standard for Sustainable Procurement
The standard seeks to ensure that every step along the supply chain is adhering to a sustainable approach to business.