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Mobile drink dispenser is cost and energy efficient for flying
Having a nice beverage whilst flying 10,000m above land to your holiday destination is a must for many passengers; however the customary service is a cost and an environmental factor for airlines and caterers.SkyTender a mobile drinks dispenser produced by SkyTender Solutions can save time and can replace conventional packaging such as tins or bottles while making consumption more transparent.
Non-magnetic, lightweight hermetic housings are bespoke
Bespoke hermetic housings cater for a diverse range of customer requirements, says Schott. The company provides customised hermetic microelectronic housings (MCM) to protect sensitive electronics, in a variety of materials. Various non-magnetic housings use light metals and alloys, such as titanium, aluminum and Monel, which can be made to match applications in microwave housings for a variety of sectors such as radar systems and aerospace applic...
Embedded module powers real-time computing
A module from TQ-Group is to be presented at electronica: the COM Express Mini module TQMxE39M is based on the latest generation of Intel Atom, Pentium and Celeron processors (code named 'Apollo Lake').It achieves a new level of compute performance, security and media processing performance in a compact form factor.
Series of common mode chokes to be showcased at electronica
Exxelia is to introduce its TCM series of common mode chokes in hallB5, booth 312 at electronica from 8thto 11thNovember in Munich, Germany. Designed and qualified to be compatible with aerospace applications, the TCM series is a cost effective solution for harsh environments.
X-FAB to acquire assets of Altis Semiconductor
As a result of insolvency proceedings, X-FAB Silicon Foundries has announced that it will acquire the assets of Altis Semiconductor, a specialty stand alone foundry located in the Greater Paris area.
World's tallest wood building completed
The mass wood structure and façade has been completed for UBC's Brock Commons student residence - the world's tallest wood building at 18 storeys (53 metres, about 174 feet) - four months ahead of schedule, showcasing the advantages of building with wood.The structure was completed less than 70 days after the prefabricated components were first delivered to the site.
Trend-setting technologies introduced at Energy Decentral
Presenting its portfolio of anaerobic digestion technologies and service at the Energy Decentral in Hanover, Germany, is WELTEC BIOPOWER, from the 15-18th November.The biogas manufacturer's team will be on-site to welcome visitors at Stand D11 in Hall 25. For the first time, WELTEC will showcase the efficient slurry and digestate processing system ‘Kumac’.
Printing your own house can become a reality
A house made by a 3D printer could one day be a reality. The façade of the ‘Europa-Haus’ in the Amsterdam Marine Quarter, built for the duration of the Dutch Presidency of the EU, was partly constructed in this way.Based in Amsterdam, DUS Architects have used a mobile 3D printer in extra-extra-large (XXL) format, which is housed in a shipping container. For the construction of the building, the architects worked closely with th...
Work starts on powertrain electrification projects as MoU signed
Entering into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with global engineering company Ricardo is The University of Sheffield Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC).The AMRC aims to develop innovative products and manufacturing methods for the automotive and vehicle production industry that will increase capacity, capability and competitiveness for UK companies.
Advanced Engineering 2016 exhibiting over 700 companies
Returning with the largest free-to-attend conference of its kind, Advanced Engineering 2016 will take place at Birmingham’s NEC on 2nd-3rd November, with over 170 leading experts from the engineering world taking to the stage to discuss the most cutting-edge industry intel, trends, technologies and innovation.