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 […]
Read MoreYou might not have heard about Rocket Lab, particularly because of the popularity of SpaceX, but it’s one of the most advanced space companies out there. Headquartered in Long Beach, California, Rocket Lab was founded by Peter Beck to launch small satellites and spacecraft cost-effectively and at scale. Recently, the company made waves in the […]
Read MoreUnbinilium, or eka-radium, is a hypothetical chemical element that would take its place on the s-block on the periodic table. Element 120 is of particular interest to scientists because it might be stable, as opposed to every other heavy element synthesized in a lab. If synthesized, element 120 would be the 36th heavy element that […]
Read MoreThe efforts to achieve net-zero targets require significantly reducing carbon dioxide emissions. Industries are actively seeking alternative resources to address this challenge. A Swedish mining firm is tapping into green hydrogen as a sustainable energy solution for their industrial processes. Sweden’s state-owned mining and minerals company, LKAB, which operates the largest underground iron-ore mine in […]
Read MoreScientists at the Nanyang Technological University in Singapore have developed a cost-efficient method to evaluate the quality, physical, and mechanical properties of 3D printed metal parts. This is a very important development for engineers and technicians across all fields, as it could unlock 3D printing technology applications that were previously deemed too risky due to […]
Read MoreA team of researchers from the University of Cambridge, ESA-ESTEC, and the Imperial College in London, have developed a model to evaluate fatigue crack growth in Shape Memory Alloys (SMAs). The goal of the model is to serve as a basis for a linearised system that will provide insight into the exact roles of transformation […]
Read MoreA futuristic vessel ‘EARTH 300’ is designed for oceanic research. It is conceptualized by naval architect Iván Salas Jefferson (founder of Iddes Yachts). The yacht will help us “to expand our knowledge and understanding of the universe, both above and below the ocean’s surface.” But unlike usual research vessels, Earth 300 provides a luxurious experience by […]
Read MoreInconel, is a superalloy better known as Alloy 718. It has long since been noted to be the go-to additive manufacturing material. Since it’s use post World War II, it has been cited as an alloy capable of performing high when it it’s exposed to extreme heat conditions. What Are Alloys? This material is a […]
Read MoreTurbofan Engine – General Electric 90-115B A 18 feet (5.5 m) long and 11.25 feet (3.4 m) monster weighing 18,300 lbs (8300 kg) and delivering 127,000 pounds (565,000 N) of thrust. It is used in the Boeing 777 aircraft. Aviation Piston Engine – Pratt & Whitney R-4360 “Wasp Major” This is a 3,500 BHP beast […]
Read MoreDespite their best efforts, companies that have dedicated their research to improving the lives of Joe Public have appeared to fall behind. This is primarily due to the sudden onset of the COVID-19 pandemic and the companies’ non-readiness for such a disaster. However, a company in the United States used it to their advantage, and […]
Read MoreThe South Korean government has announced a behemoth investment of $450 billion for the development of chip manufacturing plants as well as the expansion of existing ones. South Korea is home to leading chipmakers such as Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix, two giants in the field. However, the country hasn’t stayed unaffected by the chip […]
Read MoreWater loss due to evaporation in water canals can be up to 7% of the total quantity of water flowing in a canal. What if, instead of letting the sun dry up canals, these canals are covered with solar panels? Researchers from the University of California Merced and the University of California Santa Cruz just […]
Read MoreA group of notable Bitcoin holders in America has formed a ‘Mining Council’ in accordance with a decision taken during a meeting between leading miners and entrepreneur Elon Musk. This will be a council that will help promote energy usage transparency and will also encourage miners to use renewable forms of energy. This is a […]
Read MoreVery soon from now, exoskeletons will be able to determine by means of evidence and reasoning how to walk by themselves–all with the help of AI of course. The First-Gen Exoskeletons Up until very recently, humans still had to provide step-by-step instructions to prosthetics on the next action that had to be performed. Founding father […]
Read MoreNUDES, a Mumbai-based architecture firm has designed a solar mountain for Burning Man‘s 3,800-acre Fly Ranch in Nevada. Fly Ranch is home to several natural hot and cold springs, geysers, hundreds of acres of wetlands, and more than 100 types of plants. The solar mountain is designed with a motive to blend in with this […]
Read MoreBitcoin mining has proved not to be environmentally friendly. The process results in carbon emissions and high energy consumption. What Happens During Bitcoin Mining? In a nutshell, the Bitcoin mining process involves constantly running several powerful graphic cards at a high speed. The process verifies Bitcoin transactions in addition to creating them. Bitcoins are scarce […]
Read MoreThe British engineering giant, Rolls-Royce has announced that it has begun constructing the world’s largest aircraft engine- ‘UltraFan.’ After successfully developing the ‘Trent engine family, the company has made a start on the demonstrator for its new ‘UltraFan. They claim that it will “help redefine sustainable air travel for decades to come”. A step forward […]
Read MoreAnnealing is the process of heating a metal piece to increase its ductility and at the same time reduce its hardness, essentially making it more workable. However, during this process, atoms migrate in the crystal lattice, and the number of dislocations decreases, so the piece is undergoing permanent changes as it cools and fully recrystallizes. […]
Read MoreA team of scientists at Brown University in Rhode Island has developed a novel technique through which they can smash individual metal nanoclusters together and form larger bits of solid metal. This is very important because first, it gives metallurgists an unprecedented versatility to create whatever crystalline structures they want/need, and second, it empowers them […]
Read MoreDid you know that over 80% of ocean plastic ends up there from 1,000 rivers? Rivers pass through the land where polluting human activity takes place, and inevitably, carry waste to the sea. While the cleaning of the oceans remains crucially important, stopping the problem at its root is even more urgent. Meet the “Interceptor”, […]
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