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    Washington State University
    A 60-sq.-ft. chamber inside a shipping container can test passive systems that use wind towers along with water evaporation instead of electricity to cool spaces.
    Researchers revisit historical cooling mechanisms to inspire and investigate fresh ways to keep facilities and living spaces cool.
    Aug. 24, 2023
    Nexa3D
    The digital workflow of 3D printing allows for easy exploration of alternative materials, which promotes lower carbon footprints and better circularity.
    Is 3D printing the path to greener manufacturing?
    Aug. 14, 2023
    Metafold
    Metafold’s web application offers capabilities for creating lattice geometries, lightweight parts and high-surface area structures.
    A recent $1.8 million in seed funding is helping Metafold drive the mass adoption of a sustainable industrial 3D printing platform with its cloud- and API-based 3D engineering...
    Aug. 9, 2023
    University of Houston
    University of Houston’s Haleh Ardebili discussing bendable, flexible batteries with Navid Khiabani, a UH graduate research assistant.
    This fully stretchable fabric-based lithium-ion battery design consists of a conductive silver fabric as a platform and current collector.
    Aug. 8, 2023
    Hanson Cement
    Hanson Cement digitalized their production processes to make easier optimizations and upgrades for sustainability.
    A digital twin methodology that incorporates sustainability along with other operational parameters can bring manufacturers closer to their resource and energy consumption goals...
    July 25, 2023
    OneCharge Lithium Batteries
    Hyster 4 wheel sit-down Class 1 Forklift.
    How end-of-life lithium cells used in forklifts were reincarnated for a solar array—buying an extra 10 years of expected use in the process.
    June 29, 2023
    Sensata Technologies
    The impacts of electrification have also expanded within the manufacturing and warehouse environment with electrified forklifts, scissor lifts and other pieces of industrial equipment.
    Smarter use of sensing technologies can drive energy efficiency and enable electrification. Examples include heat pumps, battery chemistries and industrial sensing.
    June 14, 2023
    Cammeraydave/Dreamstime
    Electric battery car vehicle auto EV.
    Frequently asked questions about battery options in electrification projects.
    June 13, 2023