The Art of Controlling Rising Costs
We all wear lots of hats, and one of the most important is handling costs. If we spend too much, all hope is lost. Whether looking at the budget and pricing for personal family expenses,…
Design
Manmade Island in the North Sea Could Supply Renewable Energy to 80 Million People in Europe By 2050
To meet CO2 emission targets, European countries are planning to create a giant artificial island in the North Sea to power Europe with renewable energy. The plan is proposed by energy companies of Denmark, Germany,…
GGB’s Antifriction Bearings Improve Efficiency Within Aerospace, Automotive & Industrial Applications
Antifriction bearings, as the name implies, are able to reduce friction between surfaces, improve machine efficiency and offer excellent wear performance over a vast variety of loads, speeds and temperatures in dry running conditions. Suitable…
This Seascape Cottage Made From Locally-Sourced Materials is a Fascinating Nature Escape
This awesome Annandale Seascape Cottage is designed by New Zealand-based architectural firm Pattersons on the edge of the peninsula banks in New Zealand. This gorgeous retreat, with its breathtaking ocean views and warm climate, is…
US Fuel Economy Standards Trends, Issues
Over the past several years, nations in the EU have begun adopting stricter US fuel economy standards and dropping EU standards. According to Volkswagen, emissions standards in the US are stricter, but companies can negotiate…
How Big Data, Precision Agriculture Will Feed 9 Billion in 2050
How Digital Agriculture Will Feed 9 Billion People Sustainably The more scientific and accurate data collection and analysis are, the more efficient and sustainable technological solutions will be. Today, big data is allowing farmers to…
ABB Robotics Expanding in the United States
The global industrial robotics services market is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of more than 10% between now and 2021, according to Research and Markets. Last week, a leading global…
Protecting the Lifeblood of Civilization: Water
There are ways of using and abusing the world’s most precious resource. Water use has a long history and water has been with humans from the very beginning. We couldn’t live as we do without…
The Rise of Innovative, Smart Digital Energy Networks
Energy networks are made up of community grids, power supply stations, and utility networks. In order to be efficient, energy networks must provide reliable power through efficient means. To achieve this goal, power and energy networks…
Precision Agricultural Drones & Tractors
One of the first applications of agricultural drones was pesticide spraying. Before drones, agricultural spraying was limited to larger farms and small to medium sized aircraft due to the high cost of hiring a pilot…
