Green Design Engineering
Ever wonder how companies keep up with the global effort to save the environment? Our Green Designs content package features stories, podcasts and photos highlighting the latest green innovations in packaging, electronics, materials and design tools.
Ever wonder how companies keep up with the global effort to save the environment? Our Green Designs content package features stories, podcasts and photos highlighting the latest green innovations in packaging, electronics, materials and design tools.
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Teamwork is the Key to Innovation, Author tells NIWeek Attendees
Andrew Hargadon talks about green initiatives during keynote address at NIWeek 2008. Full Story
2008-08-08 06:54:35 EDT -
Come Together
Sure there are several new products that in addition to improved performance, reduce waste, reduce cost and/or specifically meet regulations. But looking closely at many of the newest adhesives and joining products reveals an easy-does-it side. Full Story
2008-08-07 20:00:00 EDT -
New Molding Systems Expand Options
There's an explosion in new materials and processing systems that expand the capability of engineers to design industrial products for demanding new applications. Full Story
2008-08-07 20:00:00 EDT -
Lego, NI Team up on Robotic Toy
Lego Education and National Instruments teamed up to create WeDo, a toy that teaches software programming to kids aged 7-11. Full Story
2008-08-06 03:48:11 EDT -
Prefabricated Architecture: Engineering the Modern Home
An exhibition at the Museum of Modern Art shows how prefab houses increasingly make use of design and manufacturing technologies from the industrial world. Full Story
2008-08-05 09:46:03 EDT -
National Instruments Prepares for 'Green Engineering' Era
Dr. James Truchard, founder of National Instruments, told attendees at NIWeek new graphical programming software will serve as the foundation for the next generation of green engineering projects. Full Story
2008-08-05 09:12:09 EDT -
Graphical Software Adds More Multi-Core Capabilities
National Instruments rolled out LabView 8.6 at NIWeek 2008, adding a better math engine and optimized software algorithms to deal with complex multi-processor problems. Full Story
2008-08-04 10:47:11 EDT
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Interplanetary Possibilities with Reusable Launch Rockets
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk says the key to interplanetary life is affordability. In this podcast, Musk discusses the production of reusable launch rockets and the possibility of becoming a space-fairing civilization.
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Sustainable Packaging Materials Challenge Machine Builders
Packaging machine builders will likely have to make some design changes to cope with the new biodegradable packaging materials that are starting to crop up. In this podcast, Bruce Kucera, vice president of Norland International, will tell us how his company created a blow-molding machine specifically for use with polylactic acid (PLA), one of the biopolymers. The key to success, he says, involved a move to better temperature controls. 8:02
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Plextronics Pushes Conductive Plastics for Solar Cells
Jim Dietz says Plextronics has achieved a new world record in photovoltaic efficiency using a unique plastic electronics technology based on a Carnegie-Mellon innovation.
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Achieving 35 mpg by 2020
Bob Shull, deputy director of auto safety and regulatory policy for Public Citizen, explains why he thinks automakers have the technology within reach to acheive 35 mpg by 2020.
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How Increased Vehicle Mileage Would Affect Automakers
David Cole, director of The Center for Automotive Research and a former professor of automotive engineering at the University of Michigan, talks about how Congressional proposals to boost vehicle mileage to 35 mpg would affect the auto industry.
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Electric Tesla Roadster: An Eco-Friendly Sports Car
Faster than a Ferrari, more eco friendly than a Prius, Tesla Motors’ Tesla Roadster is a brand new electric sports car. In this podcast, Tesla Chairman Elon Musk talks about the technology behind the car.
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EcoGeek Blog Founder Discusses Environmental Technology
Hank Green, a blogger with an M.S. in environmental studies, discusses renewable energy and ecologically friendly engineering technologies in his blog, Ecogeek.org.
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Goodwin Turns Gas Guzzlers Green
I finally had a chance to catch up with Jonathan Goodwin, the auto conversion phenom who likes to tinker with Hummers and Lincolns and make them behave downright green. His current project is... View Blog Post
2007-11-26 02:20:06 EST -
Boron-Rich HDPE Can Replace Concrete in Nukes
I’ve heard of several new plastics that make excellent metal replacements. But concrete? That’s a first for me. A hydrogen-rich polymer loaded with boron actually can replace concrete as... View Blog Post
2008-08-15 06:39:06 EDT
Design News' Green Scene
Look for the Green Scene section with each online DN issue for the latest environmental news from engineers. Full Story
Lead-Free Zone Blog
Green regulations have produced waves of industry confusion, and Design News Contributing Editor Rob Spiegel doesn't expect things to clear up quickly. Visit his blog to discuss RoHS and other environmental issues. Visit the Lead-Free Zone
EcoGeek Environmental Blog
EcoGeek.org, dedicated to exploring the symbiosis between nature and technology, publishes up to ten stories daily about environmental innovations. Visit EcoGeek
