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TU Graz Explores Cultural Heritage Preservation in the Himalayas

Using 3D technology and interdisciplinary expertise, a research team has explored Buddhist temples in the remote Dolpo region of Nepal and digitized them for posterity In the high-altitude and extremely remote region of Dolpo in north-west Nepal, there are numerous Buddhist temples whose history dates back to the 11th century. The structures are threatened by earthquakes, landslides and planned infrastructure projects such as the Chinese Belt and Road Initiative. There is also a lack of financial resources for long-term maintenance….

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Machine Engineering

Discover Sturdy Controllers for Embedded Automation Solutions

The new open product is especially sturdy, powerful and highly modular. Simatic S7-mEC integrates control, HMI and PC functionality in one device. The new…

Process Engineering

Photonic Technology Enhances Microwave Signal Distribution

Using optical fibre for the distribution of microwave signals has several benefits compared to using electrical cables. Optical fibre has low loss and…

Transportation and Logistics

Cleaner, Cheaper Urban Freight Transport Innovations

Extending designated pick-up and delivery times and improving coordination of the regulations imposed by the various cities would reduce harmful emissions and…

Transportation and Logistics

Velaro High-Speed Trains Cut Journey Times in Spain, China, Russia

Velaro, the high speed train by Siemens, keeps going from success to success. The first five of a total order for 60 high speed trains will be rolling in China…

Materials Sciences

New Compound Safely Removes Radioactive Strontium 90 from Waste

Strontium 90 is a common radioactive by-product of fission in nuclear power plants. When extracted from the reactor along with other isotopes, a mixture is…

Automotive Engineering

New Automotive Simulation Center Boosts Innovation in Stuttgart

Composed of software designers, scientists and researchers and top automobile manufacturers, ASCS will combine the expertise of key scientists and industry…

Power and Electrical Engineering

Affordable Hydro-Power Solutions for Rural Communities in Malaysia

Martin AnyiFaculty of EngineeringSupplying electricity to the remote and scattered rural communities in Malaysia is almost impossible due to their remoteness…

Power and Electrical Engineering

Hybrid Power Distribution: Insights from ORNL Study

A recent Oak Ridge National Laboratory study, featured in the current issue of the ORNL Review examined how an expected increase in ownership of hybrid…

Transportation and Logistics

Tackling traffic’s biggest killer

It is the most powerful impact a car can suffer and it is very difficult to predict or avoid; twin fatal factors that make head-on collisions the most…

Transportation and Logistics

Slow speed – less dust

There’s a fierce debate in Trondheim, NTNU’s home, as to whether the speed limit in the centre of the city should be dropped from 50 to 30 kilometres per hour….

Transportation and Logistics

Climate Change’s Impact on Transportation Infrastructure

Though the impacts of climate change will vary by region, it is certain they will be widespread and costly in human and economic terms, and will require…

Machine Engineering

Enhancing Operator Comfort with New WinCC Visualization Tools

New WinCC objects for operable elements, which have been adapted to the Windows Vista design, provide the plant personnel with optical responses about possible…

Power and Electrical Engineering

INL Team Reaches Key Milestone in Nuclear Fuel Performance

David Petti, Sc.D., and technical director for the INL research, says the team used reverse engineering methods to help turn the fuel test failures from the…

Materials Sciences

DuPont™ Hytrel® and DuPont™ Zytel® contribute to durable and lightweight all-plastic safety shoes

Hytrel® was selected for the shoe’s eyelets due to its flexibility, even at low temperatures, and its suitability for stitching to the leather upper. Zytel®…

Machine Engineering

Discover Enhanced Logic Modules for Industry Systems

The logic modules of the 0BA6 series are significantly more powerful than their predecessor models. With 200 function blocks, the memory capacity is fifty…

Process Engineering

Laser Treatment Reveals Stunning Wood Grains in MDF

The “LaserCoat” research project in a collaborative research effort consisting of eight academic, research and commercial organisations and part-financed by…

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