Electrical
Machine learning model finds metamaterial designs for energy harvesting
Duke University electrical engineers are using machine learning to design dielectric metamaterials that absorb and emit specific frequencies of terahertz radiation, which could create new, sustainable types of thermal energy harvesters and lighting.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles September 2-8
Articles about hybridization benefits, control system connectivity, arc flash hazards, VFDs in injection molding, and IIoT baby steps were Plant Engineering’s five most clicked articles from September 2-8. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Mitigate control panel security, safety risks
A review of relevant standards, including UL 1436 and NFPA 70E.
Energy solutions will define our futures
What you have seen in automotive, you will see in lift trucks.
How to specify cut-to-length cable
Original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), end users, and system integrators seeking to improve manufacturing and fabrication flexibility can purchase cut-to-length cables to save time and money.
Detours can improve batteries for electronics, solar energy storage
Scientists at Rice University’s Brown School of Engineering have discovered that placing specific defects could improve how lithium ions travel in batteries.