Engineered surface developed to reduce waste, improve efficiency
MIT researchers have developed a coating to get much thicker materials to slide without sticking or deforming, which may improve the quality of products ranging from bread to pharmaceuticals, and the efficiency of flow batteries.
Artificial intelligence used to accurately predict battery life
Researchers have developed a battery testing technique that could help bring new designs to the market more quickly and enable more efficient batteries for electric vehicles and other applications.
Efficient boiling research for power plants to improve energy efficiency
MIT research is looking to develop understanding of heat transfer in boiling water, which could lead to efficiency improvements in power plants and improved analytics.
Companies striving for energy efficiency with different methods
A report from IHS Markit indicates that the goal of reducing energy use and costs remains the same regardless of industry though the methods do differ.
Four high-performance computing projects selected for steel, aluminum manufacturers
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced nearly $1.2 million for four projects to support American steel and aluminum manufacturers in improving energy efficiency, increasing productivity, and accelerating manufacturing innovation.
Using artificial intelligence to engineer materials’ properties
MIT researchers, along with scientists in Russia and Singapore, have developed a system of “strain engineering," which can change a material’s optical, electrical, and thermal properties using artificial intelligence (AI).
Medical and ITE power supply
Power Partners’ PDAM120 Series of 120W ac/dc power supplies are designed for use in either medical or information technology equipment (ITE) applications.
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Renewable energy device developed for the grid using pump with record heat tolerance
MIT researchers have designed a system that provides solar- or wind-generated power on demand using a pump that can withstand extreme heat.
Researchers develop device to provide cooling in harsh locations
MIT researchers have devised a way of providing cooling on a hot sunny day, using inexpensive materials and requiring no fossil fuel-generated power by allowing heat emission at a mid-infrared range of light.