Cable technologies and solutions for autonomous driving
Installation space optimisation, weight reduction, innovative materials and high rates of data transmission Leoni, a global provider of energy and data management solutions in the automotive sector and other industries, has been showcasing…
Condorlube DF 18
Polymeric lubricant for cold deformation of steels and non-ferrous metals Recent market studies, carried out by Condoroil Chemical, have highlighted the need to produce a lubricant that would simplify the multiple conversion or…
Wire-HR automatic optical inspection of wire production
Fraunhofer IPM has developed an inline inspection system that fully examines the wire surface at feeding rates of up to 30 m per second, thus detecting and classifying defects in real-time…
MIT engineers produce the world’s longest flexible fiber battery
The rechargeable battery can be woven and washed, and could provide power for fiber-based electronic devices and sensors Researchers have developed a rechargeable lithium-ion battery in the form of an ultra-long fiber that…
Using submarine cables to detect earthquakes
Seismologists at caltech working with optics experts at google have developed a method to use existing underwater telecommunication cables to detect earthquakes. the technique could lead to improved earthquake and tsunami warning systems…
New fiber optic temperature sensing approach to keep fusion power plants running
A collaborative group led by nuclear science and engineering (nse) doctoral student took a step forward in this area with a promising new method for quick detection of a disruptive abnormality, quench, in…
Engineers create a programmable fiber
MIT researchers have created the first fiber with digital capabilities, able to sense, store, analyze, and infer activity after being sewn into a shirt. Yoel Fink, who is a professor in the departments…
Forging Opportunity in 2021
Taking care of any necessary forging equipment repairs, rebuilds or remanufactures now ensures that forgers will be ready for the economic rebound in 2021. In the forging industry, the recent economic slump, disruption…
Visualization adds transparency to digital product development
Product development is becoming increasingly demanding. Quality requirements are rising; additionally, designers need to consider criteria such as sustainability and energy efficiency. Visualization software offers the potential to reveal the complex interaction between…
Sustainability? Yes, but of the process and product
“We do not inherit the earth from our forefathers but borrow it from our children.” Sustainability: a term that encompasses many meanings as well as many problems, some of which are relatively easy…
