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  1. Porsche Wants to Recycle Old EV Batteries for its Next-Gen Vehicles

    Apr
    22
    2025
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    Electric cars are undoubtedly better for the environment as far as their carbon footprint is concerned. Yes, this is true even if you use electricity from coal power plants. However, all those nasty chemicals found in lithium-ion batteries are extremely harmful to the environment, meaning battery waste is a huge point of concern. Producing batteries […]

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  2. Goodbye Nuclear Waste, Hello Endless Energy: Ohio State’s New Battery Turns It into Pure Power

    Mar
    28
    2025
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    Ohio State University Pioneers Gamma-Powered Nuclear Battery Researchers at Ohio State University have achieved a significant breakthrough, developing a novel nuclear battery that directly converts the ambient gamma radiation from spent nuclear fuel into usable electricity. This innovation represents a dual advancement, offering a potential solution to the long-standing challenge of nuclear waste management while […]

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  3. Bulletproof and Featherlight: How Composite Metal Foam is Changing the Game

    Mar
    25
    2025
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    Imagine a material that defies expectations—strong enough to stop a bullet yet remarkably light. This is the promise of Composite Metal Foam (CMF), a breakthrough material developed at North Carolina State University. More than just a new alloy, CMF is a meticulously engineered composite, consisting of hollow metallic spheres embedded within a metallic matrix. This […]

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  4. UK’s Ministry of Defense Tests Robodogs for Bomb Disposal

    Feb
    25
    2025
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    If you spent at least a few hours on social media in the past several years, you saw a Boston Dynamics robodog. With a movement that mimics or even surpasses that of a dog, these four-legged robots naturally instill fear and confusion in viewers. But don’t let your “Terminator” nightmares cloud your judgment, as the […]

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  7. Breakthrough Solid Lubricant Prevents Friction at High Temperatures

    Feb
    17
    2025
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    In a joint collaboration of several universities, researchers at Virginia Tech have discovered a new solid lubricating strategy that significantly reduces friction in machinery at extremely high temperatures. It performs well beyond the breakdown temperature of traditional options such as graphite. The findings were published in Nature Communications. Rebecca Cai, associate professor in the Department […]

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  8. Mexico Produces 95% of its Steel in Eco-Friendly Electric Arc Furnaces

    Jan
    28
    2025
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    Steel production is one of the most significant contributors to global CO2 emissions, with 1.85 tons of greenhouse gas emitted for 1 ton of steel produced. That’s mainly due to the use of blast furnace-basic oxygen furnaces (BF-BOF), which produce almost 2 tons of CO2 for a ton of steel produced. Various companies implement different […]

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  9. Cobot Tools to Boost Arc-On Time

    Jan
    14
    2025
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    Arc-on time is the term that refers to the actual time the electricity is used when welding, with the wire running, and the gas flowing. It is the ultimate measure of welding productivity. The industry average arc-on time in most manual welding operations is around 10%, which is low because welders take care of a […]

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  10. 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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  11. 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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  13. US Army Introduces Cleaning Robots to Keep Soldiers Safe From Chemical and Biological Contamination

    Sep
    26
    2024
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    The US Army has introduced a robotic Autonomous Equipment Decontamination System that can decontaminate military vehicles exposed to chemical or biological weapons without putting soldiers at risk. Nuclear, chemical, and biological (NBC) weapons are frightening because they are so dangerous. These weapons haven’t been used for decades by major nations, but they could be. Chemical […]

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  14. Exploring the Strength-to-Weight Ratio of Square Steel Tubing

    Aug
    20
    2024
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    From buildings and cars to big industrial machines, square steel tubing is one of the most popular shapes for building support structures. Also known as hollow structural section (HSS) tubing, this shape provides lightweight qualities that wouldn’t be possible with a solid material.  In fact, the strength-to-weight ratio of square steel tubing is superior to […]

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  15. 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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  16. 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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  17. Choosing the Right Metal Roof Supplies

    Aug
    02
    2024
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    Although less common than asphalt shingles or clay tiles, metal roofs are becoming increasingly popular lately. There are several factors that affect their increasing popularity, but the biggest one is their energy efficiency, which becomes increasingly important in an era when we try to conserve as much energy as possible. Moreover, metal roofs are more […]

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  18. First Fully Artificial Titanium Heart Implanted Inside a Patient

    Jul
    26
    2024
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    Humanity has come a long way as humanity when it comes to heart surgery. With stents, pacemakers, and mechanical pumps that support the most important organ’s function, as well as heart transplants, people with heart issues can live longer than ever before. However, we always had a fantasy of a fully mechanical heart, one that […]

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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. Aluminum Goes Green: Canada Unveils Groundbreaking Carbon-Free Production

    Jul
    09
    2024
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    Get Ready for a Greener Aluminum Future! Canada is poised to debut a revolutionary technology called Elysis, the world’s first carbon-free aluminum smelting process. This breakthrough promises to transform the aluminum industry, significantly reducing its environmental impact. Traditional vs. Elysis: A Game Changer Traditionally, aluminum production relies on a process called electrolysis, which unfortunately generates […]

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