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3D printer filament produced from waste plastic
3D printing was one of the hottest tech trends of 2014 and, according to industry analysts, will rise over the next year. D3D Innovations has released a next-gen machine that allows users to produce 3D Printer ‘ink’ on demand. Quick, eco-friendly and cost effective, FilaFab Plastic Extruders address demand from hobbyists, educational institutes, polymer laboratories, engineers, architects and workshops.
NI beats revenues record in 2014
NI has reported record revenues of $1,24bn, up 6 per cent on 2013 and a profit of $126m. Strong revenue growth in LabVIEW, PXI, RF and CompactRIO products in the fourth quarter drove sales up 11 per cent year on year to $333m. The company posted a profit of $43m for the quarter.
NI and CERN join forces on Linux initiative
NI is to collaborate with CERN to push the standardisation of all CERN control systems to Linux 64-bit OSs, with goals to boost system performance, design cost-effective distributed control systems and enlarge opportunities for small and medium enterprises with expertise in NI and open-source technologies.
Engineering scholarships for women
Brunel University London has revealed that it will be offering, for the second year running, scholarships across its MSc engineering courses open to females only. In total, 30 of the £10,000 a year scholarships are available, following the successful introduction of its Women in Engineering (WiE) programme in 2014.
Targets can cut energy-related water use by 22%
According to a new report by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), a 22% reduction in water consumption for power generation and associated fuel extraction could be achieved by meeting the renewable energy targets of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region.
90nm multi-voltage process extends legacy memory life
Solid State Supplies is now stocking legacy memory products from Taiwan-based manufacturer AMIC Technology that have been developed in the company’s new 90nm multi-voltage process. The implementation of this advanced process technology across the entire range will enable the long-term availability of both 5.0V and 3.0V memory devices.
Customized solution for crane drive synchronization
What to do when the crane of your choice is no longer available? An Australian provider of overhead cranes fulfils all customer needs, even when the parameters are very particular. For this application, the challenge was to synchronize a new bridge crane with two existing ones. The German manufacturer NORD DRIVESYSTEMS configured the drives keeping in mind the end-users budgetary requirements.
Infineon still among world's most sustainable companies
For the fifth consecutive time, Infineon Technologies has been included in the Sustainability Yearbook by the Swiss investment company RobecoSAM, ranking them among the world’s 15% most sustainable companies.
$57m wave of renewable energy loans announced
The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) has announced $57m in concessional loans for five renewable energy projects in developing countries. The projects to be financed have a combined total capacity of 35MW, bringing reliable and sustainable power to over 280,000 people in rural communities without access to modern energy services.The loans will go to projects in countries including Argenti...
Renewable energy data resource launched at assembly
Leaders from more than150 countries and 110 international organisations gathered in Abu Dhabi for the opening of the fifth Assembly of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). The Assembly brings together the international community to speed expansion of renewable energy and address global challenges including climate change, energy access and energy security.