More than six years after the Ethiopia crash, Boeing faces its first civil trial seeking damages for the disaster. The company has settled most wrongful death lawsuits but two cases are proceeding to trial this week. A jury will determine compensation amounts for the families of two victims.
Major industrial standards groups have released a new specification for spatial positioning in factories. The OPC UA Companion Specification aims to give machines a unified understanding of location. This could enable better coordination between stationary equipment and mobile robots.
Scientists have discovered that boron arsenide crystals can conduct heat better than diamond, reaching over 2,100 W/mK. This challenges long-held assumptions about thermal conductivity and could transform electronics cooling.
The First Brands bankruptcy and fraud lawsuit against founder Patrick James exposes critical vulnerabilities in automotive supply chains and working capital finance practices. This case could reshape how suppliers access funding and how lenders assess risk across the industry.
Yokogawa Electric Corporation makes strategic moves to dominate the renewable energy cybersecurity and grid management space. The dual acquisition positions the company for the coming energy transition boom.
Scientists have unraveled the structure of a bacterial enzyme that produces ethylene without fossil fuels or CO₂ emissions. This discovery could revolutionize how we manufacture plastics and chemicals sustainably. The breakthrough reveals ancient biological machinery with remarkable versatility.
Researchers have successfully 3D printed muscle tissue in microgravity, overcoming Earth’s gravitational limitations. This breakthrough could revolutionize pharmaceutical testing and create new commercial opportunities in the emerging space biotech market.
Chemists at the National University of Singapore have uncovered a surprising new function for DNA beyond genetic storage. The molecule’s phosphate groups can act as precision catalysts for creating single-enantiomer pharmaceutical compounds, offering a more sustainable approach to drug manufacturing
Researchers have discovered that soil and plant microbial fuel cells can simultaneously generate electricity and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. This breakthrough technology addresses both energy production and environmental challenges in agriculture.
MSI has entered the single-board computer market with an industrial-grade x86 alternative to Raspberry Pi. The compact board features Intel processors and extreme temperature tolerance for harsh environments. This move signals a strategic shift in embedded computing competition.
