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Is no-growth anodizing the future of corrosion protection?
Alan Kelsky EngineeringThe processes for anodizing aluminum are more than 100 years old, and most in the anodizing industry thought we knew all there was to know about anodizing aluminum. Now we have learned that a company in Florida has developed a new way to anodize aluminum.
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CAE assistance to overcome challenges in MCM product development
CT Huang ManufacturingIn modern plastic product fabrication, multicomponent molding (MCM) has been widely applied to diversify product design and simplify the assembly process. However, the MCM process poses many challenges when used in the real world.
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Car seat sensors aim to curb drowsy driving accidents
Stephanie McKenzie Transportation Technology & AutomotiveMany automobile accidents around the world are caused by tired drivers falling asleep at the wheel. Now, a U.K. company is aiming to help alleviate this deadly problem.
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Full of cold air: The potential of cryogenics and liquid air
Andrew Gaved Distribution & WarehousingA coalition of researchers and commercial concerns called the Liquid Air Energy Network has published a report called "Liquid Air on the Highway" detailing how the use of liquid air engine technology could transform transport.
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Autonomous vehicles driving the future of transportation
Preston Keefe Transportation Technology & AutomotiveOver the next decade, federal, state and local transportation agencies may need to rethink their business plans as a result of a major innovation in technology. Autonomous vehicles — sometimes known as automated vehicles, smart cars, driverless cars or intelligent vehicles — are capable of providing significant independent driving assistance.
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Technology and market drivers in plastic barrier packaging
Don Rosato EngineeringFood and beverage packaging together comprise 55 percent of the $550 billion value of packaging in the global marketplace. Food processing and packaging industries spend an estimated 15 percent of the total variable costs on packaging materials.
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Who wins in Tesla’s patent move?
Ross Lancaster Transportation Technology & AutomotiveIn the world of automotive technology, patents exclusive to one automaker have traditionally been guarded as extremely valuable possessions, never to make it into a rival's hands. On June 12, Tesla CEO Elon Musk turned that line of thinking on its head.
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Protect yourself from dangerous arc flashes
Jeannea Jones Facilities & GroundsArc flash is the result of an electrical fault (such as a voltage source contacting a grounding source), and it presents an extremely hazardous condition. The light and heat energy produces sufficient electrical energy to cause substantial damage, fire, injury or death.
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Latest corrosion prevention techniques in above-ground storage tanks
Stephanie McKenzie EngineeringOne of the biggest concerns with above-ground storage tanks is groundwater protection. This is because the vast majority of these tanks contain petroleum products. The concrete and aluminum materials used in constructing the new Guam Navy Hospital's storage tanks are a perfect example of where the industry is heading.
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Trade shows making use of 3-D printing for models
Renee Eaton ManufacturingExhibiting at trade shows can be quite rewarding for companies. Unfortunately, it can also be quite expensive and stressful. Transporting and staging large equipment can consume a significant portion of a company's marketing budget, especially when international shipping is involved.
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