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New process promises to recover rare earths cleanly and in seconds

Isbel Lázaro · September 30, 2025

Instant, waterless separation of critical elements in used magnets using Joule heating and chlorine gas.

Innovation

Bexco presents innovative solutions at SLOM 2025

Ruth Arteaga · September 26, 2025

Bexco works with its customers to extend the life of each rope and avoid frequent replacements, which is rare in the industry.

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The XXI SLOM Conference began in Panama with broad participation

Isbel Lázaro · September 24, 2025

A spill simulation tested critical decision making and emergency preparedness.

Innovation

Kubota unveils first hydrogen-powered autonomous tractor at Expo 2025 in Osaka

Ruth Arteaga · September 24, 2025

The tractor has no driver's cab and is operated remotely thanks to integrated connectivity.

Innovation

Stellantis and Saft present electric vehicle with integrated smart battery

Joshua Falcón · September 22, 2025

Stellantis, in collaboration with Saft, a subsidiary of TotalEnergies, has unveiled the first prototype electric vehicle equipped with IBIS (Integrated Battery Inverter System) technology,…

Innovation

Fungi to transform industrial waste into sustainable products: Is it possible?

Isbel Lázaro · September 22, 2025

The microorganism metabolizes complex carbon mixtures.

Innovation

UF magnet promises to redefine heat treatment in metal industry

Ruth Arteaga · September 20, 2025

The system can reduce heat treatments from eight hours to a few minutes thanks to high-intensity magnetic fields.

Innovation

Biohybrid cement that stores and recovers energy is created

Ruth Arteaga · September 20, 2025

Researchers integrate bacteria into cement to create structures that store electricity and recover their capacity after receiving nutrients.

Innovation

Los Alamos launches call for proposals to commercialize Plasma Liner experiment

Joshua Falcón · September 19, 2025

The company operates by firing dozens of supersonic plasma jets that converge to form a spherical layer with magnetized plasma compression capabilities.