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  1. Building a Greener Future: China’s Bold Shift to Artificial Sand

    Sep
    03
    2024
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    China, 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 […]

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  3. This Hydrogen-Electric Seaplane Promises a 370-mile Range

    Aug
    26
    2024
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    Fuel 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 […]

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  4. Norway’s Massive Floating Wind Turbine Array Gets More Support

    Aug
    13
    2024
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    When 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 […]

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  5. Hexagon Introduces Its First Battery-Powered Handheld 3D Scanners

    Aug
    09
    2024
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    Hexagon’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 […]

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  6. Biowaste Coating Dramatically Reduces Friction Between Metal Parts

    Aug
    06
    2024
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    Reducing 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 […]

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  7. Choosing the Right Industrial Metal Supplier Key Factors to Consider

    Jul
    16
    2024
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    If 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 […]

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  8. SpaceX: Mega Rocket Completes Fourth Test Flight

    Jul
    02
    2024
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    SpaceX’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 […]

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  10. Exploring the Steelmaking Process: From Ore to Alloy

    Apr
    18
    2024
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    How is Steel Made? Steel, an alloy predominantly composed of Iron and Carbon, is a material that plays perhaps the biggest role in building modern society. From the cars we drive to the buildings we live in, steel is everywhere, providing the necessary structure and form. Although, in the last few decades, pushes have been […]

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  11. New Soft and Flexible Modular for Biohybrid Robots

    Apr
    15
    2024
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    MIT engineers have designed Biohybrid Robots like springs to maximize the work of live muscle fibers and it also could be used as a basic skeleton-like module for almost any muscle-bound bot. Inspired by human muscles, which are nature’s perfect actuators for designs that turn energy into motion. Muscle fibers are more powerful and precise […]

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  12. How to Calculate Metal Weight

    Apr
    09
    2024
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    Calculating the weight of a given alloy is a crucial aspect of engineering and manufacturing processes. The weight of a metal component not only influences its performance but also impacts design considerations, material selection, and cost estimation. Here’s a detailed guide on how to accurately calculate metal weight: Importance of Metal Weight Calculation The weight […]

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  13. What Is The Difference Between Steel Billets and Steel Bars?

    Mar
    06
    2024
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    Steel is perhaps the most versatile material used to build everything around us, from buildings and bridges to cars and aircraft. Depending on the application and manufacturing process, steel comes in various forms. Two of the fundamental forms are billets and bars, which are refined and ready-to-use forms of steel tailored for production purposes.  At […]

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  14. Powering the Future: UK’s JET Fusion Reactor Sets New Energy Record

    Feb
    14
    2024
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    The Joint European Torus (JET), the UK’s 40-year-old fusion reactor, has been a cornerstone of fusion energy research since its inception in 1983, boasting unparalleled achievements in the field. It briefly became the hottest point in the solar system, reaching temperatures of 150 million°C. Setting New Records: JET’s Remarkable Achievements in Fusion Energy Scientists have […]

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  15. Dutch Start-Up Elysian: All-Electric 90-Seat Aircraft Unveiled

    Jan
    23
    2024
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    Image source: Elysian. Elysian Aircraft, a start-up from the Netherlands, revealed plans for a new fully electric aircraft, the E9X, able to carry 90 passengers with an 800 km (497 miles) range. This would be achieved by using a battery pack with a 360 Wh/kg power density. Furthermore, the range may even be extended to […]

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  16. World Wide Wind: New Contra-Rotating Wind Turbines

    Dec
    12
    2023
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    The Norwegian company World Wide Wind (WWW) will begin testing its innovative contra-rotating vertical turbine (CRVT). It is expected that such a design will provide a significant decrease in the Levelized Cost of Electricity (LCOE) for floating offshore wind power plants. The current prototype is 19 meters (62 ft) high with a capacity of 30 […]

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  17. Honeywell’s New Jet Engine Sets New Standards in Performance and Efficiency

    Dec
    04
    2023
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    About a month ago, Honeywell, a technology company that delivers industry-specific solutions that include aerospace products and services, declared that its engine – the HTF7500 turbofan, had successfully passed the compatibility test when being used on an Embraer Praetor 600 aircraft with 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), marking this the first time the fuel was […]

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  18. New Compound to Make Hydrogen Transport Cheaper and Cooler”

    Nov
    28
    2023
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    Hydrogen is a clean energy source that has the potential to play a major role in the transition to a low-carbon future. However, its high cost and challenges in storage and transportation have limited its widespread adoption. To address these challenges, researchers have formed a new compound that streamlines hydrogen storage and transportation. A team […]

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  19. Wireless Device Unleashes Magnetism in Non-Magnetic Materials

    Nov
    13
    2023
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    A research team at the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB) and ICMAB has successfully created magnetism from non-magnetic materials by leveraging wireless technology. Traditionally, electronic devices have used electric currents to manipulate electrical and magnetic properties. However, this can lead to overheating, which can reduce efficiency and shorten the lifespan of devices. In recent years, […]

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  20. Musk: Tesla Aims to Produce 200K Cybertrucks per Year

    Nov
    07
    2023
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    On the Joe Rogan Experience podcast, Tesla’s CEO Elon Musk informed that the company plans to produce 200,000 Cybertrucks annually. Deliveries of this futuristic vehicle are planned for November 30, and over two million reservations have already been placed. This is much more than the previously planned volume of 125,000 units per year. Previously, Musk […]

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