Blended-wing body aircraft are not a new idea; in fact, the same design has already been used in military applications. Thanks to their inherent design, these aircraft have a reduced wetted area, thus reducing the drag when compared to regular aircraft. As a result, they are more efficient through the air and create higher lift […]
Read MoreA U.S. federal agency plans to reassess its environmental permit for Hyundai’s coming $7.6 billion electric vehicle manufacturer in Georgia after receiving complaints that regulators failed to properly consider the factory’s potential impacts on the area’s water supply. According to the Army Corps of Engineers, state and local economic development agencies applied for the project’s […]
Read MoreAurora Flight Sciences, a Boeing subsidiary, has completed a seven-hour test flight with the SKIRON-XLE, a small drone powered by a hydrogen fuel cell. The test flight took place at an airfield in Virginia, making a significant advancement in flight endurance for Group 2 drones. The SKIRON-XLE drone is designed for long-range surveillance missions and […]
Read MoreChina, a global construction powerhouse, has been grappling with a significant environmental challenge: overreliance on natural sand. This finite resource has faced depletion due to rampant mining, leading to ecological damage and resource scarcity. However, the country is pioneering a groundbreaking solution: a massive shift towards artificial sand. The Sand Conundrum Natural sand is an […]
Read MoreSustainable energy sources are undoubtedly the way forward for humanity. Still, nothing beats nuclear energy density and cost, and that is particularly true in space. That’s because getting heavy cargo in space is costly, with every gram flown out of the Earth’s orbit costing around $1,000! So, if we are to build lunar bases and […]
Read MoreFuel cells are a promising technology in transportation, though they are still to break the mold. Even so, many companies think that the technology that combines hydrogen and oxygen to generate electricity is useful in larger vehicles like trucks. Moreover, thanks to the lower weight of fuel-cell propulsion than battery-electric propulsion, fuel cells could be […]
Read MoreFrom buildings and cars to big industrial machines, square steel tubing is one of the most popular shapes for building support structures. Also known as hollow structural section (HSS) tubing, this shape provides lightweight qualities that wouldn’t be possible with a solid material. In fact, the strength-to-weight ratio of square steel tubing is superior to […]
Read MoreWhen Norway’s Windcatcher floating wind turbine array was introduced in 2021, there were a lot of people who doubted its design at over 1,000 ft (324 m) high and roughly just as wide. Over three years, it has made significant progress in realizing its vision that may quiet the doubters. Rotors on wind turbines with […]
Read MoreHexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division in North Kingstown, RI, launched its new handheld 3D scanning devices that complement the company’s existing manufacturing inspection devices with an unprecedented ability to complete flexible measurements. The company’s first new system reportedly allows engineers and manufacturing personnel to easily do the measurements they need in many environments, inside and outside […]
Read MoreReducing friction between metal parts has numerous benefits. Apart from increasing the lifespan of the parts, proper lubrication also keeps them cool and increases efficiency. In fact, over 30% of the fuel in combustion vehicles is used to overcome friction, and friction also increases emissions by consuming one-fifth of the energy humanity generates annually. Let’s […]
Read MoreAlthough less common than asphalt shingles or clay tiles, metal roofs are becoming increasingly popular lately. There are several factors that affect their increasing popularity, but the biggest one is their energy efficiency, which becomes increasingly important in an era when we try to conserve as much energy as possible. Moreover, metal roofs are more […]
Read MoreUnbinilium, or eka-radium, is a hypothetical chemical element that would take its place on the s-block on the periodic table. Element 120 is of particular interest to scientists because it might be stable, as opposed to every other heavy element synthesized in a lab. If synthesized, element 120 would be the 36th heavy element that […]
Read MoreHumanity has come a long way as humanity when it comes to heart surgery. With stents, pacemakers, and mechanical pumps that support the most important organ’s function, as well as heart transplants, people with heart issues can live longer than ever before. However, we always had a fantasy of a fully mechanical heart, one that […]
Read MoreThe Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) awarded Dr. Ifana Mahbub, assistant professor of electrical and computer engineering at The University of Texas at Dallas, with the Director’s Fellowship for continuing research in the field of in-flight drone (unmanned aerial vehicles, or UAVs) wireless charging. The goal is to enable wireless power transfer so that […]
Read MoreIf your business is reliant on metal products, one of the most important considerations is partnering with the right industrial supplier. Numerous factors can have an effect on your choice, like the quality of materials, reliability of supply, and customer service. Moreover, the choice can significantly affect your operation in a “make it or break […]
Read MoreGet Ready for a Greener Aluminum Future! Canada is poised to debut a revolutionary technology called Elysis, the world’s first carbon-free aluminum smelting process. This breakthrough promises to transform the aluminum industry, significantly reducing its environmental impact. Traditional vs. Elysis: A Game Changer Traditionally, aluminum production relies on a process called electrolysis, which unfortunately generates […]
Read MoreSpaceX’s Starship, the world’s largest and most powerful mega-rocket, completed the fourth test flight from Starbase in Boca Chica, Texas. The rocket is 400 ft (122 meters) tall and is promising to bring humanity to the Moon and Mars. The altitude reached was almost 130 miles (209 kilometers) and a speed of 16,000 mph (25,750 […]
Read MoreWant to start a new metal construction project? Then, a crucial process is choosing a metal that will help you build reliable parts with a low probability of failure. However, the process is not as straightforward as some might think. Even choosing off-the-shelf metal building supplies requires thorough knowledge of the matter, especially in correlation […]
Read MoreBell Textron Inc., an aerospace manufacturer, has been entered into Phase 1B of the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Speed and Runway Independent Technologies (SPRINT) X-Plane program to create the next generation of air mobility platforms that can achieve fixed-wing jet speeds in horizontal flight, without relying on traditional airfields. Another company that was […]
Read MoreAccording to a study published on 9 May in IEEE Sensors Journal, one group of researchers at the China Research Institute of Radiowave Propagation has created a new radar device to ensure bridge safety. The new radar device can slip signals through the concrete of bridges to collect data and create 3D images of its […]
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