The safe and environmentally sound disposal of obsolete or excess ammunition and energetic materials presents a complex and critical challenge for defense manufacturing and waste management sectors. Traditional methods, such as open burning and open detonation (OB/OD), have historically been used but are increasingly scrutinized due to severe environmental and public health impacts, including harmful …

A critical push for innovative ocean wave energy technology is underway, with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) injecting over $1.3 million into marine energy research projects through its Testing Expertise and Access for Marine Energy Research (TEAMER) program. This funding, announced in early 2024 as part of Fiscal Year 2023 accomplishments, aims to accelerate …

LA CHAUX-DE-FONDS, Switzerland – In a significant stride towards sustainable manufacturing, Swiss firm Panatere has inaugurated the world’s first industrial solar furnaces designed to recycle high-value steel, particularly offcuts from the luxury watchmaking and medical instrument industries. Unveiled in La Chaux-de-Fonds, a hub of Swiss horology, this pioneering technology uses concentrated sunlight to produce “green …

Shell and tube heat exchangers (STHEs) are the workhorses of countless industrial processes, from chemical processing and power generation to refrigeration and oil refining. Their fundamental role is to efficiently transfer heat between two fluids, ensuring process stability, energy recovery, and cost-effectiveness. However, the design of these critical components is a complex undertaking, involving numerous …

Imagine solar panels so light they barely add weight to a drone, so efficient they capture more sunlight than ever before, and so durable they withstand the harshest environments. This isn’t a distant dream, but a rapidly approaching reality, thanks to groundbreaking innovations involving tiny gold mirrors and nanoparticles. Researchers are leveraging the unique properties …

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – U.S.-based 24M Technologies has announced a groundbreaking battery manufacturing platform, dubbed 24M ETOP (Electrode-to-Pack) technology, that promises to significantly boost electric vehicle (EV) range by up to 50% by eliminating traditional cell structures. The innovative design integrates electrodes directly into the battery pack, offering a simpler, more cost-effective, and energy-dense solution for …