Widely-used technology may accelerate development of

NIMS and Osaka University Graduate School of Engineering have succeeded in fabricating a nickel single crystal with only a very few crystalline defects by irradiating nickel powder with a large-radius, flat-top laser beam (i.e., a laser beam whose intensity is uniform across a cross-section of the beam). This technique may be used to fabricate a wide variety of single-crystalline materials, … Read More

Q.E.D. Environmental Systems Highlights AP4 High Temperature

Offering high-performance and reliable pumping even at high temperatures

Dexter, MI – Q.E.D. Environmental Systems, Inc., a leading manufacturer of innovative environmental products, highlights the AP4 High Temperature Ultra AutoPump System for landfill and groundwater remediation pumping. With the ability to withstand liquid temperatures of up to 250° F, the pump delivers superior, durable, and low-maintenance pumping performance in landfill

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New office retrofit demonstrator showcases timber kit of

New office retrofit demonstrator showcases timber kit of

Built Environment – Smarter Transformation (BE-ST) has unveiled a new modular demonstrator that showcases how a timber kit of parts can help to retrofit offices.

Specialist timber manufacturer Ecosystems Technologies has created a prototype to encourage adoption of modular building among the Scottish business community.

The work forms part of the NearHome project, supported by Transport Scotland. NearHome is a

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Underwater glove puts octopus’ abilities on the hand of

A team of researchers led by Virginia Tech’s Michael Bartlett have developed an octopus-inspired glove capable of securely gripping objects underwater. Their research was selected for the July 13 cover of Science Advances.

Humans aren’t naturally equipped to thrive in an underwater environment. We use tanks to breathe, neoprene suits to protect and warm our bodies, and goggles to see

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Missouri, Montana Plan Big Investments in EV Charging

Electric vehicles aren’t just for California drivers. Other states are transitioning away from internal combustion engines, and they are investing in the infrastructure to make that possible.

The Missouri Department of Transportation recently submitted a draft Statewide Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Deployment Plan to the federal government for review.

The state submitted the plan to be eligible for federal funding. The

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