Michelin Equips Cargo Ships With Novel Inflatable Sails for Efficiency
Cargo ships move hundreds of containers from one corner of the world to another at speeds of up to 25 knots and need roughly 240,000 liters of marine fuel per day to do so. It…
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Fujifilm Shuts Down South Carolina Plant as Photographic Paper Era Comes to an End
Fujifilm has announced the closing of four production plants in South Carolina, in the U.S., which also means that 400 out of a total of 700 of its employees in the particular state will lose…
BMW’s New Electric Scooter ‘CE 04’ Ushers Silent Urban Freedom
BMW has dared to leap and presented the world with ‘BMW CE 04’, its first EV scooter and one that could revolutionize the field. The ‘CE 04’ is going to be made available in the…
Is Seawater Conversion to Drinking Water Really Viable Today?
The problem of accessing clean water that is suitable for consumption is constantly growing, and the practical and technical obstacles that prevent us from converting seawater into something drinkable through desalination are still unmoved. But…
Why Facebook Wants you to Wear Its First Smartwatch Next Summer
When rumors about Facebook having plans to release a smartwatch by next summer spread, many people expressed their surprise wondering why the social media giant wants to expand to the wearables space. Truth be told,…
Why Pump Vibration Monitoring Is so Crucial in Damage Prevention
Vibration should always be a critical element to consider in pumps and engineering in general, and it should be treated as a dual entity. First, vibration is the result of a problem, and second, it…
ITER Fusion Reactor Preparing to Welcome the Strongest Magnet Ever Built
When it comes to fusion reactors, it is all about creating the conditions for the existence of superhot plasma, and to contain that plasma in its form, one needs a very powerful magnetic field. ITER…
When to Use What: Linear Plain Bearings vs Recirculating Ball Bearing
Linear plain and recirculating ball bearings are both linear movement mechanisms that are used in a wide range of applications. Their main and key difference is the nature of their movement, with linear plain bearings…
Don’t Buy an EV Car Before You Consider These Key Elements on Charging
So, you have picked your next EV car after carefully considering its performance, range, nominal charging times, and you also read handling reviews on various automotive blogs, and its style just speaks to your heart.…
Boston Dynamics’ New Robot “Stretch” Can Unload 800 Boxes an Hour From Trucks
Boston Dynamics may like to hit social media with viral videos of its robots dancing and doing back-flips, but that’s not all that goes on in the Massachusetts-based engineering and robotics design company. Their most…
