As we head into 2023, here are our most popular engineering blogs of 2022, including deep hole drilling machines, the new AbramsX battle tank, night-time solar panels and fascinating off-world construction projects for the Moon and Mars!
How Hydro-Abrasive Waterjet Cutting Compares to Traditional Methods
Hydro-abrasive waterjet cutting is a precision cutting technique that uses a high-pressure stream of water mixed with an abrasive substance to cut through materials. It is a versatile process that can be used to cut a wide range of materials, including metals, composites, glass, stone, and ceramics. In this article, we explore the advantages of this advanced process and some of its applications across various sectors.
The steel industry is a significant contributor to global carbon emissions, accounting for around 7% of all emissions. As such, decarbonising steel production is crucial for achieving global climate goals and reducing the impact of human activity on the environment. There are several ways to decarbonise the steel industry, including the use of alternative raw materials, such as recycled steel and iron ore, as well as the adoption of new technologies and processes that reduce carbon emissions during the steel-making process. In this article, we explore some of the challenges, benefits and processes of decarbonising steel production.
With space exploration advancing at a rapid pace, it won’t be long before we see humanity’s first home in another world using advanced off-world construction technologies.
To further develop efforts for building on the Moon, NASA has awarded ICON, a construction technologies company based in Austin, a contract to find practical off-world construction solutions for building on the lunar surface and on Mars. The primary objective of this partnership is to build infrastructures using 3D printing technology, including landing pads, habitats, and roads.
As construction technology advances, it’s important for companies to keep up as new methods and materials are being developed to make construction faster, easier, more efficient and sustainable. With more companies transitioning to digital platforms and embracing new technologies, the future of construction is sure to be an exciting one. Here are some of the most prominent technologies to consider now and in the future.
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