| Twenty One 21st Century Engineering Challenges |
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At the end of the 21st century the state of the world may very well depend on how successfully human beings were in solving the following 21 challenges. Let’s look at each challenge briefly and we will cover each topic in more detail. |
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| True Hybrid Portable Ultrasonic Flow Meter |
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Don’t head out to the jobsite without the NEW DXN Portable Ultrasonic Flow Meter from ALLPRONIX. The DXN gives you unprecedented levels of portable ultrasonic flow measurement with a 7” colour touchscreen interface that adapts to suit the needs of your application and a compact design that puts everything you need in one convenient over-the-shoulder bag. |
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| The Big Comeback of HVAC |
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During the Great Recession, almost every sector of the economy suffered. Thanks to the housing crisis that many say precipitated the fall, the construction industry was especially hard hit. Both residential and commercial construction fell dramatically, and in turn the need for new HVAC systems also dropped. |
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| Hydroelectricity a Growing Source of Renewable Energy Worldwide |
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Hydroelectricity, a renewable source of energy, accounted for 16% of global electricity last year and hydroelectricity grew at just 3% last year. There are five types of dams: arch dams, gravity dams, arch-gravity dams, barrages, and embankment dams and many uses of dams from producing electricity to altering the flow of rivers. |
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New Solar Energy Chips 100 Times More Efficient
Scientists working at the Stanford Institute for Materials and Energy Sciences (SIMES) have just announced an innovation in a solar energy device that will make it 100 times more efficient than its previous design in converting sunlight and heat into electricity. read more |
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Voith Torque Converters – Walks the Torque
“This hydrodynamic torque converter with combined speed and torque variation is mainly used on hyperbolic or constant torque applications or any mixed characteristic“, explains Derain Pillay – Voith Divisional Manager – Energy, Oil & Gas. read more |
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Ferrari LaFerrari Hybrid Boost 963HP
Been kicking yourself ever since you missed out on the chance to own a brand new Enzo? Here’s your chance to make up for it. The awkwardly-named Ferrari LaFerrari ($TBA) is the company’s new limited-series flagship, offering F1-level technology in a stunning road-legal package. read more |
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New Low Cost OEM Optical Fluid Switch
To complement our range of premium Optical Fluid Switches, we have designed a very low cost Optical Fluid Switch for under £3/€3.50/$4 to support volume, OEM customers with price sensitive opportunities. read more |
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Light Marks the Spot on Medical Implants
Although laser marking may seem a straightforward task when compared, for instance, to developing wrist implants or artificial hips, poor marking systems can introduce pinch points in the manufacturing process or even stop the line entirely in the event of failure. read more |
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