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  1. Chinese Firm “Space Transportation” Tested a Mach 4 Commercial Aircraft

    Nov
    18
    2024
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    Ever 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 […]

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  2. NASA Changes the Aviation Industry with Innovation New Materials for Aircraft

    Nov
    14
    2024
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    NASA 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 […]

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  3. Magnets Increasingly An Alternative To Rare Earth Sources

    Nov
    11
    2024
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    The 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.  […]

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  4. Saudi Arabia’s Line Project Set to Absorb 20% of Global Steel Resources

    Nov
    05
    2024
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    Unprecedented 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 […]

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  5. Xiaomi’s 100% Autonomous, Self-Optimizing Factory, Needs Almost No Workers

    Oct
    29
    2024
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    It 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 […]

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  6. Vicor Launches Advanced High-Density Power Modules for 800V EVs

    Oct
    24
    2024
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    In 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 […]

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  7. China Works on Wave-Resistant Offshore Solar Platforms

    Oct
    21
    2024
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    Offshore 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,” […]

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  8. Solar Platform Station Will Hover in the Stratosphere to Provide Internet Connection

    Oct
    10
    2024
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    Companies 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 […]

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  11. U.S. Agency Considers Permitting Hyundai’s EV Factory in Georgia

    Sep
    16
    2024
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    A 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 […]

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  12. Boeing’s Hydrogen-Powered SKIRON-XLE Drone Completes 7-Hour Flight

    Sep
    10
    2024
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    Aurora 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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  13. 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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  15. 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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  16. 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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  17. 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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  18. 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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  19. 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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  20. 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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