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Scientists Create 4D-Printed Self-Spiraling Actuators

In an article recently published in the open-access journal Scientific Reports, researchers discussed the development, design, and utility of a self-spiraling pattern-driven 4D-printed actuator.

By Surbhi Jain 14 Nov 2022

Egg Whites can be Transformed into a Material Capable of Filtering Water

Researchers at Princeton Engineering have found a way to turn your breakfast food into a new material that can cheaply remove salt and microplastics from seawater.

14 Nov 2022

Inhibiting Creep by Using Stable Grain Boundary Networks

Creep can happen when a metal is strained much below its yield strength at high temperatures. Creep, or time-dependent material deformation, accounts for a large percentage of component failures at high temperatures.

14 Nov 2022

Weller’s Wxsmart Smart Soldering Platform Connects the Future of Soldering

Weller Tools, a leader in hand soldering solutions and part of the Apex Tool Group, today introduced its new smart soldering platform WXsmart.

14 Nov 2022

Preventing Energy Loss with Teledyne FLIR Technology

Teledyne FLIR is hosting a free Webinar to discuss how to prevent energy losses and combat rising energy costs with thermal imaging cameras on the Nov 24, 2022 at 2 pm CET

From Teledyne FLIR Systems 14 Nov 2022

Nihon Superior Introduces Lead-Free Solder Paste for Automotive Requirements

Nihon Superior Co. Ltd., a supplier of advanced joining materials, is pleased to introduce its LF-C2 Lead-Free Solder Paste. Designed for automotive applications, LF-C2 is the high-strength alloy of choice when cracking minimization is a key selection criterion.

From Nihon Superior Co., Ltd 14 Nov 2022

Stamicarbon Signs Agreement for a Feasibility Study for Keystate Natural Gas Synthesis Integrated Project in Pennsylvania

Stamicarbon, the innovation and license company of Maire Tecnimont Group, has signed an agreement for a feasibility study with KeyState Natural Gas Synthesis, a company located in north-central Pennsylvania in the United States of America, to become its Urea & DEF (Diesel Exhaust Fluid) technology licensor.

From Stamicarbon BV 14 Nov 2022

Stamicarbon (Maire Tecnimont Group) Selected for Licensing and Equipment Supply in China

Sittard, The Netherlands, Stamicarbon, the innovation and license company of Maire Tecnimont Group, has been selected as the licensor for a urea project in China.

From Stamicarbon BV 14 Nov 2022

E&T Innovation Awards 2022 Celebrate the Very Best Engineering and Technological Advances

A new accolade for 2022, Chief Engineer of the Year was awarded to Mallik Tatipamula for his incredible commitment to international collaboration and dedication to innovation through substantial contributions towards the advancement of 5G technology.

14 Nov 2022

New Material Facilitates Separation of Heavy Water from Normal Water

A research team led by Cheng Gu of the South China University of Technology and Susumu Kitagawa of Kyoto University’s Institute for Cell-Material Sciences (iCeMS) has developed a material that can successfully separate heavy water from regular water at room temperature.

11 Nov 2022

New Methodologies to Improve Rechargeable Battery Performance

A collaboration was made by engineers and chemists from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign to design improved rechargeable ion batteries.

11 Nov 2022

Novel Technology Could Help to Capture and Transform CO2 into Useful Chemicals

It is possible to capture carbon dioxide (CO2) from the surrounding atmosphere and repurpose it into useful chemicals usually made from fossil fuels, according to a study from the University of Surrey.

11 Nov 2022

Carbon+™ Cure Sensor for Carbon Fiber Composite Manufacturing

Lambient Technologies LLC, the leader in precision measurement solutions for the curing of advanced composite materials, announces the launch of the Carbon+™ sensor for use with carbon fiber composites.

From Lambient Technologies 11 Nov 2022

What are the Effects of Chemically Doping Semiconducting Polymer Thermoelectrics?

Scientists from Fudan University in China have provided new insights into semiconducting polymer thermoelectric materials by leveraging chemical doping and molecular structure modification strategies. Their findings have been published in the journal ACS Energy Letters.

By Reginald Davey 11 Nov 2022

How Can a Mussel-Inspired Hydrogel Promote Wound Healing?

In an article recently published in the open-access journal NPG Asia Materials, researchers discussed the acceleration of wound healing in burn wound infection by an injectable, mussel-inspired hydrogel with antibacterial and self-healing characteristics.

By Surbhi Jain 11 Nov 2022