Japan recently posted almost a 20% drop in private sector machine tools, which is said to be the biggest drop in history! A pretty crazy number, but the Nikkei is still moving nonetheless. This drastic drop could be attributed to companies making less things/materials but it remains to be seen…
Read MoreArc-on time is the term that refers to the actual time the electricity is used when welding, with the wire running, and the gas flowing. It is the ultimate measure of welding productivity. The industry average arc-on time in most manual welding operations is around 10%, which is low because welders take care of a […]
Read MoreOak Ridge National Laboratory and Sierra Space Corporation have successfully developed a new heat shield to protect the next generation of reusable spacecraft during reentry. The new heat shield is inspired by 1980s Space Shuttle technology. In the aerospace industry, the most difficult thing to get spacecraft back safely to Earth is the atmosphere, which […]
Read MoreOpenStar Technologies, a fusion energy startup, is the only company that tries to replicate the sun’s structure by having a powerful magnet, known as the reactor’s most important component, float in a vacuum, surrounded by a ball of thermonuclear gas. In their efforts, the startup has achieved the first plasma, a cloud of ionized helium […]
Read MoreA Moon colony has long been envisioned as our next big step in space exploration. From giving us potential answers on the origins of life to serving as a stepping stone to Mars, it will have far-reaching implications for humankind in general. However, building a Moon colony is anything but easy. Future Lunarians will need […]
Read MoreChina Unveils a Game-Changing Gold Discovery In a groundbreaking revelation that has captivated the global mining community, China has announced the discovery of what may be the world’s largest gold deposit. Geologists from the Geological Bureau of Hunan have identified over 40 gold veins within the Wangu goldfield, located in Pingjiang County. These veins, found […]
Read MoreFully-electric commercial planes are still far from reality. Unlike cars, planes need to carry as little weight as possible, and the heavy lithium-ion batteries certainly won’t help with that. However, hybrid planes, where electricity is used to aid the turbine engines, are around the corner. These would carry much smaller batteries while being more efficient […]
Read MoreThe U.S. has by far the most powerful military in the world but is also the biggest exporter of military hardware. And it’s not even close. The U.S. had a 42% market share globally from 2019 to 2023, and according to recent data shared by representatives, the market domination will be even bigger. Namely, the […]
Read MoreEver since the last Concorde flight took place in 2003, humanity has dreamt of another aircraft capable of supersonic flights. Unsurprisingly, because flying from New York to London took less than three hours. Still, the Concorde also had high operational costs, limited passenger capacity, and produced a disturbing sonic boom. Fortunately, multiple companies are working […]
Read MoreNASA is known for its focus on investment in cutting-edge technologies ranging from basic materials to full-scale experimental aircraft, aiming to raise efficiency and reliability while reducing weight and cost. Engineers at NASA are recently developing and deploying innovative new materials that can help to produce better parts for aircraft engines and related systems. Silicon […]
Read MoreThe green transition makes people aware of the growing supply risks of rare earth elements. The EU, USA, UK, Japan, New Zealand, and other regions identify rare earths as critical materials. The limited availability of primary rare earth mineral supply in many regions makes end-of-life magnets a key alternative source of critical rare earth elements. […]
Read MoreUnprecedented Steel Consumption Saudi Arabia’s ambitious megacity project, The Line, is making headlines for its unprecedented consumption of steel. This futuristic city, envisioned as a 170-kilometer-long, 500-meter-tall urban development, is reportedly using a staggering 20% of the world’s available steel. The project, which serves as a cornerstone of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, aims to create […]
Read MoreIt has long been predicted that AI-driven robots will replace factory workers. Still, most companies rely on humans to oversee the process, particularly in areas like manufacturing optimization. But the doomsday might be closer than we imagined, as Xiaomi, the world’s third biggest smartphone maker, builds a smart, 100% autonomous factory that can self-optimize and […]
Read MoreIn the past few years, EV manufacturers started using an 800V architecture for their models. Porsche’s Taycan was one of the first examples, but Kia and Hyundai quickly followed suit with the EV6 and Ioniq 5, respectively. Even Tesla used an 800V architecture for the divisive Cybertruck. The reason is pretty straightforward – higher current […]
Read MoreOffshore wind turbines are becoming the norm for obvious reasons. To begin with, they don’t take up precious land space but also utilize stronger and more consistent winds. Now, the Chinese government wants to do the same with photovoltaics, i.e., solar panels. China already installed its first offshore photovoltaic platform called “Yellow Sea No. 1,” […]
Read MoreCompanies like Starlink are advancing us into the “internet everywhere” direction. However, these satellite internet solutions are still costly and don’t provide the same speeds as regular on-the-ground providers. But what if you could put aircraft in the stratosphere and beam internet from there? That’s the idea behind the Sceye HAPS (High-Altitude Platform Station), which […]
Read MoreAncient Forces Powering Modern Technology Did you know that the same forces that shaped our planet millennia ago are now essential to the technology we rely on every day? Deep beneath layers of rock and soil, ancient volcanoes hold a surprising secret: a treasure trove of rare metals critical for making smartphones, televisions, and other […]
Read MoreBlended-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 […]
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