In 1903, German mining engineer and chemist Carl Ludwig David Friedrich Heusler published the first description of the class of intermetallic alloys that bear his name. Today, he likely would be thrilled at how important those alloys may become in 21st-century computing. Heusler compounds, which have tunable magnetic and electronic properties, have the potential to […]
Northwestern University and University of Hong Kong researchers have developed a brain-like computing device that is capable of learning by association and have successfully conditioned their circuit to associate light with pressure. The device’s secret lies within its novel organic, electrochemical “synaptic transistors,” which simultaneously process and store information just like the human brain. The […]
Today, engineering and deploying industrial control panels is more complicated than ever. As the level of automation and digitalization of systems rises, so does the need of machine manufacturers and operators for smart electrification solutions. Add to that the requirement to meet specific standards for the various markets as well as rising cost and competitive […]
When digital transformation is used from design through the product lifecycle for industrial assets, the results can be transformational. But what exactly is digital transformation acceleration, and where should your organization begin? Two experts in the field offered advice during a May 4, 2021, webcast. Additional information follows based on questions from webcast viewers who […]
Let’s face facts: sooner or later the hackers will come for you. Don’t let yourself think that you don’t have anything that they want. Everyone has something of value. What can companies do to protect their network and even their reputation? Consider these six steps to prepare yourself and reduce the attack vector. Step one […]
Learning Objectives Learn about harmonics, the problems resulting from harmonics, their causes and cures. Examine the advantages and disadvantages of various harmonics mitigation techniques. See how a new VFD technology can avoid the need for other harmonics mitigation. Power system designs often need to mitigate power harmonics that can harm connected commercial and industrial […]
Securing operational technology (OT) networks and increasing network durability are key to enhancing operational resilience, as OT network protection still lags information technology (IT) cybersecurity. This article explains the reasons behind the lag, how this gap manifests across different industries and outlines four steps OT operators can take to better protect OT networks from cyberattacks and enhance […]
Researchers at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) received a nearly $2 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to create renewable fuel from sewage sludge, a byproduct of wastewater treatment that creates greenhouse gases and water pollution when dumped into landfills. With the U.S. EPA reporting that Americans alone are putting more than 2 billion […]
Prior to 2020, many industries were exploring non-traditional work practices including work-from-home schedules and connecting virtually to remotely-located employees. The COVID-19 pandemic heightened the acceptance of these practices for many companies. Creating a virtual buy-off plan is an extension of these evolving work practices. The system buy-off is a critical stage of our integration service […]
Current lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries utilize significant amounts of cobalt, which in several well-documented international cases is mined using child labor in dangerous working environments. Additionally, only a very small percentage of Li-ion batteries are recycled, increasing the demand for cobalt and other strategic elements. A multidisciplinary team of researchers from Texas A&M University has made […]