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  1. Exploring the Steelmaking Process: From Ore to Alloy

    Apr
    18
    2024

    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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  2. New Soft and Flexible Modular for Biohybrid Robots

    Apr
    15
    2024

    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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  3. How to Calculate Metal Weight

    Apr
    09
    2024

    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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  4. Radia’s WindRunner: Setting New Heights as the World’s Largest Aircraft

    Apr
    02
    2024

    Pioneering Cargo Transportation: Beyond the Boeing 747 Radia’s WindRunner is revolutionizing cargo transportation not with passenger capacity, but with its sheer size and targeted purpose. Poised to become the world’s largest aircraft, surpassing even the legendary Boeing 747, this behemoth stretches an astounding 350 feet, with a wingspan that could nearly cradle a football field. […]

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  5. ETH Zurich’s Cratered VAD Cables Seek to Outsmart Infections

    Mar
    27
    2024

    Heart disease is the leading cause of death, causing over 17.9 million deaths around the world every year. For millions of patients with advanced heart failure awaiting an organ donor, ventricular assist devices (VADs) serve as a literal lifeline. Unfortunately, about 50% of these patients will suffer from infections caused by the thick cable these […]

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  6. 7075 vs. 6061 Aluminum Choosing the Right Alloy for Performance

    Mar
    21
    2024

    7075 and 6061 aluminum alloys are widely used in various industries, making them a versatile choice for various engineering applications. Still, although both these alloys are similar in some performance aspects, they have enough differences that make them suitable for different applications. Notably, 7075 Aluminum Alloy was developed in Japan in the 1930s in an […]

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  7. Sheffield Forgemasters: Revolutionizing Nuclear Power With SMR

    Mar
    18
    2024

    Image source:  Sheffield Forgemasters. The UK company Sheffield Forgemasters developed an innovative technique to produce components for Small Modular Reactors (SMRs). Hence, the construction only takes under 24 hours instead of the usual 12 months and can be mass-produced. This could be a complete revolution for the nuclear power sector. While conventional techniques may exceed […]

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  8. Arc Brings SpaceX Innovation to High-Performance Electric Wake Boat

    Mar
    14
    2024

    SpaceX has been widely considered one of the most innovative and disruptive companies in the world since it was founded in 2002. As such, it is not surprising its employees, both former and current, share this reputation. A group of former SpaceX employees have now taken this reputation to the marine industry with Arc. Founded […]

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  9. Breaking Boundaries: Stadler’s FLIRT H2 Hydrogen Train Sets World Record

    Mar
    11
    2024

    A Historic Journey: Shattering Expectations for Sustainable Transportation The Swiss-made hydrogen-powered train has made history by setting a new world record for nonstop travel, showcasing a remarkable leap in sustainable transportation. Developed by Stadler, the FLIRT H2 traversed an impressive 1,741 miles (2,803 kilometers) on a single tank of hydrogen during a rigorous 46-hour test […]

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

    Mar
    06
    2024

    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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  11. The Vital Role of Stainless Steel in Medical Devices and Instruments

    Feb
    22
    2024

    Stainless steel is an integral part of many industries thanks to its unique combination of strength and oxidation resistance. The medical field, in particular, uses different stainless-steel alloys for various specialized instruments, implants, surgical tools, and other applications.  The main reason stainless steel is so important in the medical industry is its inertness. Stainless steel […]

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  12. New Speed Record for China’s Maglev Train

    Feb
    19
    2024

    The Chinese T-Flight vacuum-tube maglev train from China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation (CASIC) achieved the fastest speed for a superconducting maglev vehicle by exceeding its own previous record of 623 kph (387 mph). Furthermore, the target speed is set to reach at least 1,000 kph (621 mph). The exact speed reached on the latest […]

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  13. Tube Drawing

    Feb
    14
    2024

    Tubes are an integral part of the modern world and are present in almost every industry. They are used mainly for transferring pressurized or unpressurized fluids (liquid and gas) but also for structural purposes.  As such, tubes find use in various industries, including construction, aircraft, oil, gas, petrochemical, automotive, chemical, water treatment, sanitary systems, medical, […]

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

    Feb
    14
    2024

    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. Goodyear and Gatik: Advancing Autonomous Vehicles With Intelligent Tyres

    Feb
    06
    2024

    As a result of a partnership between Goodyear and Gatik, intelligent tyres will be installed on a fleet of autonomous delivery trucks in the U.S. and Canada. The goal is to increase safety and efficiency with Goodyear’s Endurance RSA tyres and SightLine technology.  Hence, the tyre health and road condition data will be collected, helping […]

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  16. Aluminum 7075: The Lightweight Alloy Transforming Aerospace and Automotive Industries

    Jan
    30
    2024

    The mobility industry stands before its biggest obstacle yet: creating a sustainable, CO2-free transport for people and goods. The race has been on for some time, and various companies have different solutions to make our long-desired reality. From battery-electric road-going vehicles to hybrid airplanes, the mobility landscape of the future looks vastly different from the […]

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  17. Air Burners, Volvo CE, and Rolls-Royce: Developing Wood-Burning EV Chargers

    Jan
    25
    2024

    Image source by Air Burners. In a collaboration between Volvo CE and Rolls-Royce (the power production company), the company Air Burners developed the BioCharger, an off-grid EV charger. In a closed-loop system, BioCharger burns wood, from which heat is then converted into electric energy and stored in a Battery Storage Module (BSM). Hence, the stored […]

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

    Jan
    23
    2024

    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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