For more than 50 years, silicon chipmakers have devised inventive ways to switch electricity on and off, generating the digital ones and zeroes that encode words, pictures, movies and other forms of data.
Nanophysics
Nov 29, 2016
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Support from the National Physical Laboratory (NPL) has helped SME Anglia CNC Engineering (ACE) improve its manufacturing processes and is expected to save the company at least £50k a year.
Engineering
Sep 29, 2016
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When manufacturing optical lenses, every detail counts. In order to stabilize and optimize the manufacturing process, Fraunhofer researchers are using digitalized processes. At the Optatec trade fair in Frankfurt from June ...
Engineering
Jun 13, 2016
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Anyone who's ever covered a wall with sticky notes to clearly map all of the steps in a process knows how valuable that exercise can be. It can streamline workflow, increase efficiency and improve the overall quality of the ...
Engineering
May 26, 2016
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Competition from Asia seems to be a key driver for investing in higher energy efficiency in manufacturing processes.
Energy & Green Tech
Mar 2, 2016
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The Energy Department's National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) was recently issued a patent for a novel method that rapidly characterizes specialized materials during the manufacturing process. This approach significantly ...
Engineering
Feb 8, 2016
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With his idea for 3-D-printed, custom-fit activewear, Eric Beaudette '16 hopes professional young men can go from the workplace to the gym without breaking a sweat.
Engineering
Jan 20, 2016
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Scientists at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory are pioneering the use of infrared cameras to image additive manufacturing processes in hopes of better understanding how processing conditions affect ...
Engineering
Jan 18, 2016
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A team of chemical engineers at the University of Pittsburgh recently identified the two main factors for determining the optimal catalyst for turning atmospheric CO2 into liquid fuel. The results of the study, which appeared ...
Materials Science
Dec 8, 2015
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Cast iron can be modified through the manufacturing process to optimize its mechanical and physical properties, such as strength and durability.
Condensed Matter
Dec 7, 2015
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