From Engadget:

Conductive fibers, yo, they're the future. Japan's AIST is back with yet another quirky idea, this time integrating capacitive touch sensors into 1-micron thick nylon fibers. The results is a big old cloth that can sense your loving touch and inform nearby computers of wha

From Fast Company:

Could that much-derided TSA body scan technology lead to a medical breakthrough we can all celebrate? Millimeter-wave tech is controversial in its anti-terrorist, anti-privacy use in body scanners at airports, but a new "camera" that uses similar science could detect i

With the cost of energy continuing to rise and decades-long discounts for all-electric homes falling by the wayside, energy-efficient appliances are undoubtedly the wave of the future. That being said, what kind of premium in per cent, would you be willing to pay for a major appliance? And, what kin

People in the electric power industry know more about the problems and benefits of electric cars than the general public. You probably know about battery technology, battery replacement costs, wiring 220Vac into your garage, the availability of charging stations, and the problems it will cause elect

While some researchers in nanotechnology and surface engineering are exploring the many promising facets of graphene, others experts are warning that graphene might not be all its cracked up to be, especially in the world of electronics. Is the research too esoteric to find real world application? W

A new research initiative will combine the analytic capabilities of IBM's Watson computer system with Nuance Communication's speech recognition technology for healthcare industry application. Developers envision deploying Watson to consider all available literature in helping physicians treat and di

Damped E-7018 electrode welded in piping at some joints. To ensure the weld quality, what is the best way?

I suggest, 1) Raise NCR. 2) All joints examined by RT as a corrective action.

Correct me if I'm wrong? or Please suggest any better way?

it is very clever engien disign, compact and efesiant, but where does it stand from the engineering point of view, can i get your coment on it. but just to be clear it is not my design i found it on youtube

I am thinking about making a pedal airplane, i would like to know how many rpm's must the prop (I don't know the prop, any suggestions there?) must spin at to move the aircraft at 5-10 mph. I just want 2 wings connected with just enough space inbetween for me to set and pedal, all i expect to cary i

i need help with designing a brick machine that can produce about 8000 to 10000 bricks on a given day. my budget is $2500.00 and i will greatly appreciate the help.

what is double earthing of electrical equipment?.

Please visit my idea on GE Ecomagination website. I think it is a new approach in combining these technologies. All comments and support is welcome.

http://challenge.ecomagination.com/home/Wind-Turbine---Steel-Coil-StorageFlywhee

Hello all,

I need some help, I have an ASMET degree and I am currently working on my BSMET at Miami University of Ohio.

My wifes job might be moving us to Florida. ( boca raton fort Lauderdal areas) If I do move I will have to start at a new college and I was curious to see if anyone knew how the

Is there any units to calculate hardness, and what factors effect this?

Can I use #6 stranded (as opposed to #6 solid) for a lightning drain off my Hamm antenna? I have the stranded but a friend thought it had to be solid. (southern Oregon). Thanks, sb

We are an energy management company and are looking for ECA/NICEE installers for voltage optimisation see http://www.streamline-power.com/voltage_optimisation.html Ideally a SAP person(s) to work within HV zone would be suitable

Have you taken a hard look at a very soft-sounding computer system: cloud technology?

Cloud computing, or Software-as-a-Service, is available via paid rental or membership over the Internet. Participants share drawings, specifications, and are privy to the identical information.

The downfall t

"Cloud computing" is the latest buzzword from the IT industry; it means Internet-connected computers can access data and applications software directly from the source and not have to go through the IT department. This is a very large break with traditional IT practice. But, as industry expert Ian G

We've heard the forecasts — and witnessed the possible inception of the trend — the PC as we know it is vanishing. Or, is it? Steve Jobs and Steve Ballmer marketplace jabbering notwithstanding, it's tool users who hold the answer. Will professionals who need serious computing power, stor

While diligence and competence are important, manners also matter in the office and in the lab. When mentoring a student at a conference, I found myself discussing business etiquette and found him hesitating over behavior I considered necessary. What behaviors are most important to you? What lack of