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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Engineers at Oregon State University have developed a new "sustainable development methodology" to help address a social and regulatory demand for manufacturing processes that more effectively consider their economic, environmental ...
Engineering
Oct 14, 2015
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The IT 781-13 group (UPV/EHU) has for the last ten years been conducting research into building structures and materials (concrete, steel and timber). According to its latest research, timber is a very light, tough material ...
Environment
Jul 7, 2015
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An advanced manufacturing approach for lithium-ion batteries, developed by researchers at MIT and at a spinoff company called 24M, promises to significantly slash the cost of the most widely used type of rechargeable batteries ...
Energy & Green Tech
Jun 23, 2015
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