Engineering

New Material Can Help Ships Shake Off Scum

Laura Candler — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 20:11:41 +0000

A new material developed by Duke University engineers may help ships rid accumulated scum from their vessels. The material can be applied like paint to the hull of a ship and can move in response to an electric current to dislodge bacteria and prevent accumulations on the ship’s surface. Bacterial buildup on ships increases drag and reduces the fuel economy of the vessel, as well as blocking or clogging undersea sensors.

Purring Exhibit Displays The Healing Power of Sound

Frank Stasio and Nicole Campbell — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 20:17:44 +0000

http://youtu.be/PXuDi_2dbR8

In the age of constant digital stimulus, it can be hard to truly listen to all that's around you. Duncan Laurie will tell you that listening a little closer might bring you happiness or healing. Duncan has found ways to tap into the sonic energy of organic materials, like plants and rock.

N.C. State Researcher Working With Univ. of Maryland On Bridge Sensors

Catherine Brand — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 21:27:00 +0000

Teams of scientists from NC State and the University of Maryland are developing new wireless sensors designed to detect structural deficiencies in bridges. They hope the smart technology will help prevent bridge disasters like the one in Minneapolis 5 years ago that claimed the lives of 13 people. Lead scientist Mehdi Kalantari is a research engineer from U-M-D. He says the sensors are durable and are built to withstand harsh conditions...

New Technology Explains Storm Erosion

Isaac-Davy Aronson — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 13:15:00 +0000

Scientists are getting a better understanding of storm erosion on the Outer Banks. New technology developed by the Army Corps of Engineers is illuminating why storms damage certain spots and not others. Jesse McNinch is Director of the Corps' Field Research Facility in Duck.

Nanotechnology School Opens in Greensboro

Jeff Tiberii — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 12:10:00 +0000

Yesterday the Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering in Greensboro cut the ribbon to its brand new 64 million dollar facility. Students from UNC-Greensboro and North Carolina A&T State University have been using temporary facilities for the past year. Now, they have state-of-the-art technology as they research everything from diseases to the components of a cell phone.

TIMCO Aerosystems Expands To Davidson County

Leoneda Inge — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 18:15:00 +0000

TIMCO Aerosystems is showing off its newest manufacturing facility today in Davidson County. The company needed a second plant to keep up with demand.

The new TIMCO Aerosystems plant is in the town of Wallburg. There are about 140 employees at the facility where airline seating is manufactured for companies like Boeing and Airbus. Rick Salanitri is President of TIMCO Aerosystems. He says they conducted a national search to determine the best place to expand.