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  1. 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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  2. 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. 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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  4. Selecting the Right Metal Building Supplies for Durability and Performance

    Jun
    28
    2024
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    Want to start a new metal construction project? Then, a crucial process is choosing a metal that will help you build reliable parts with a low probability of failure. However, the process is not as straightforward as some might think. Even choosing off-the-shelf metal building supplies requires thorough knowledge of the matter, especially in correlation […]

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  7. North America’s Longest Cable-Stayed Bridge Nears Completion Over Detroit River

    Jun
    12
    2024
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    Landmark Structure to Enhance Cross-Border Travel and Trade The Gordie Howe International Bridge, designed to be the longest cable-stayed bridge in North America, is nearing completion. Spanning the Detroit River and connecting Detroit, Michigan, to Windsor, Ontario, this engineering marvel promises to transform cross-border travel and trade. Impressive Main Span Nears Completion Construction began in […]

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  8. L3Harris Expands Its Rocket Motor Production in Virginia

    May
    28
    2024
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    L3Harris Technologies has agreed with Orange Country, Virginia, to fund the expansion and modernization of the company’s site in the area. The effort is not only intended to increase domestic production of solid rocket motors critical for national security but also to add new jobs to the community. L3Harris Technologies is a defense contractor that […]

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  10. Sierra Space: Delivering Cargo Anywhere on Earth in 90 Minutes

    May
    07
    2024
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    Rapid Delivery: Transforming Emergency Supply Chains Sierra Space, a leading company in space technology, has unveiled an innovative approach to on-demand cargo delivery from Earth’s orbit. Their goal is to deliver essential supplies globally within 90 minutes of the request through their brainchild, the “Ghost” spacecraft. The Sierra Space Ghost system promises rapid and efficient […]

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  11. GE Aerospace: $650M Investment in Manufacturing Facilities

    Apr
    30
    2024
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    The American aircraft engine supplier GE Aerospace announced a $650 million investment in manufacturing facilities in Alabama, Massachusetts, North Carolina, and Ohio, with a focus on additive manufacturing (AM). The goal is to strengthen quality as production increases via cutting-edge equipment, upgrades, and safety enhancements. In addition, GE Aerospace is hiring over 1,000 employees for […]

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  12. 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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  13. 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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  14. 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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  15. Sheffield Forgemasters: Revolutionizing Nuclear Power With SMR

    Mar
    18
    2024
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    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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  16. Tube Drawing

    Feb
    14
    2024
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    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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  17. Aluminum 7075: The Lightweight Alloy Transforming Aerospace and Automotive Industries

    Jan
    30
    2024
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    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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  18. From Blades to Benches: Canvus Transforms Wind Turbines into Functional Art

    Jan
    16
    2024
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    Wind energy is a proven low-carbon solution with a high Energy Return on Investment. Despite its environmental benefits, the disposal of wind turbine blades, primarily made of non-recyclable fiberglass, poses a challenge as thousands retire each year. Beyond Landfills: Breathing New Life into Turbine Blades Canvus, a startup based in Avon, Ohio, is transforming decommissioned […]

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  19. What is Seamless Tubing?

    Jan
    02
    2024
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    Seamless tubing is a type of metal tubing manufactured without welding seams, giving it a much higher strength, better durability, and higher corrosion resistance. Moreover, seamless tubing keeps uniformity throughout its length, which might be preferable in some applications.  The main advantage of seamless tubing is the lack of weak points. For example, a longitudinally […]

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  20. 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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