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Federal regulators said Monday, Aug. 8, 2022, that they are satisfied with changes Boeing has made in the production of its 787 Dreamliner passenger jet, clearing the way for the company to resume deliveries to airline customers “in the coming days.”
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FAA Officially Clears Boeing to Resume Deliveries of 787 Dreamliner
Issues prevented Boeing from delivering any of the planes for most of the last two years.
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One of the most important ways to improve product efficiency and performance is to work at the proper angle to the workpiece.
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Pro Secrets for Maximizing Grinding Performance & Efficiency
Proper technique plays such an important role in saving time and money in these applications.
August 3, 2022
Rittal’s Climate Inspection provides an accurate assessment of climate inventory and health.
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Enclosure Climate Control Inspections Prevent Unplanned Downtime
What many plant equipment users do not recognize is that failing cooling solutions cause 80% of equipment failures.
August 2, 2022
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FAA Clears Boeing to Resume Delivery of 787 Dreamliners
Issues with the 787 started in 2020 when small gaps were found between panels of the fuselage.
August 1, 2022
Japan’s nuclear regulator on Friday, July 22, 2022, approved the release of treated radioactive wastewater from the wrecked Fukushima nuclear power plant into the sea next year.
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Japan OKs Preparation Step for Fukushima Plant Water Release
The approval enables Tokyo Electric Power Co. to build necessary facilities before the discharge.
July 22, 2022
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Feds Issue Guidance on Cleanup Plan for Abandoned Coal Mines
The funding is available to 22 states and the Navajo Nation.
July 22, 2022
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A center-pivot irrigation system in Arizona.
A Water Strategy for the Parched West
June 30, 2022
Technicians work on the Psyche spacecraft at the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory, April 11, 2022, in Pasadena, Calif. NASA put an asteroid mission on hold Friday, June 24, 2022, blaming the late delivery of its own navigation software. The Psyche mission to a strange metal asteroid of the same name was supposed to launch this September or October. But the agency’s Jet Propulsion Lab was several months late writing and delivering its software for navigation, guidance and control.
NASA Asteroid Mission on Hold Due to Late Software Delivery
June 27, 2022
In this Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019 file photo, the company logo hangs over the entrance to a Harley Davidson dealership in Littleton, Colo. Federal regulators have accused Harley-Davidson and Westinghouse of imposing illegal warranty terms on customers and ordered them to fix their warranties and ensure that their dealers compete fairly with independent repair-makers. The Federal Trade Commission announced, Thursday, June 23, 2022, the action against the motorcycle maker and MWE Investments, which makes Westinghouse-brand outdoor power generators and related equipment.
Harley-Davidson, Westinghouse Ordered to Fix 'Illegal' Warranties
June 24, 2022
In this photo provided by NASA, NASA’s Space Launch System rocket and Orion crew capsule are seen on the launch pad at Launch Complex 39B at the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Fla., on Monday, June 20, 2022. NASA fueled the rocket for the first time on Monday and completed a countdown test despite a fuel line leak.
NASA Fuels Moon Rocket for 1st Time in Countdown Rehearsal
June 21, 2022
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August 4, 2022
Upgrading a DCS provides much greater reliability, process control and automation as well as additional capabilities for manufacturers.
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Replacing the Control System to Reduce Production Loss Risk
Upgrading a DCS to a more effective modern system enables growth and long-term stability.
June 7, 2022
Leak from a gear pump that was pumping petroleum-based oil. The seal has Buna-N elastomers on it, which are swollen and wrinkled, and had pulled away from the rotary part of the seal—thus causing the leak.
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5 Reasons Pumps Fail
Along with tips to ensure long pump life.
June 3, 2022
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Motion Launches Mi Fluid Power Solutions Brand
The new brand unifies multiple fluid power business units.
June 2, 2022
The automated features of advanced rotary surface grinders streamline tool maintenance, dramatically improving productivity and usable tool life.
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Automated Punch and Die Maintenance Significantly Boosts Productivity
Advanced rotary surface grinders speed maintenance, extend tool life and decrease press downtime.
May 26, 2022
As the baby formula shortage continues in the United States, some parents are opting to cross the border into Mexico, where the shelves are still stocked with options to feed their babies.
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FDA Chief to Detail Delays Inspecting Baby Formula Plant
An inspection began a month later than planned.
May 25, 2022
One of the deaths was a mother of 10 who was killed in what appeared to be an otherwise minor crash in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula last summer.
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Multiple Automakers Accused in Exploding Airbags Lawsuit
Two deaths and at least four injuries have been linked to such explosions.
May 25, 2022
The Federal Aviation Administration on Tuesday, May 17, 2022, confirmed that it has approved steps necessary for flights to resume using the planes, which have engines made by Pratt & Whitney.
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FAA to Let United Use Jets Grounded After Engine Failure
The planes account for about 10% of United’s passenger-carrying capacity.
May 18, 2022
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Preventing the Top 5 Production Bottlenecks
Almost 40% of industrial resources go to waste due to bottlenecks.
May 17, 2022
Industrial motors and other rotating assets are one of the primary sources of unplanned downtime in a plant.
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Continuous Asset Monitoring is a Best Practice - Not a Luxury
Reliability is at a premium in every respect.
May 10, 2022
Mammoet’s gantry prepared to lift.
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One-Stop Solution Provider Gets U.S. Facility Back on Schedule
Over 42 crew members were on site throughout the project of nine weeks and 28,000 working hours.
May 3, 2022
Chain cutter nozzles like those from KEG Technologies are designed to cut through difficult obstructions and thick root masses using high-pressure water that spins the cutting chains at high velocity.
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Industrial Wastewater: Eliminating Pipe Obstructions with Superior Cleaning Nozzles
Contractors can speed pipe cleaning and prevent process disruptions and downtime.
April 29, 2022
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Relationships Between People and Equipment
Co-founders of a training, consulting and coaching organization share their experiences.
April 28, 2022
Premier Induced Draft Cooling Tower
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Reacting to Corrosion Problems, Chemical Manufacturer Shifts to Engineered Plastic Cooling Towers
HDPE provides reliable, long-lasting and efficient process cooling.
April 26, 2022
The NASA Artemis rocket with the Orion spacecraft aboard leaves the Vehicle Assembly Building moving slowly on an 11-hour journey to pad 39B at the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Fla., Thursday, March 17, 2022. The flight debut of NASA's new mega moon rocket faces additional delays, following a series of failed fueling tests, officials said Monday, April 18, 2022.
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NASA Moon Rocket Faces More Flight Delays as Repairs Mount
The 30-story Space Launch System rocket has been on the pad at Kennedy Space Center for the past month.
April 19, 2022