Rechargeable Lithium-Ion batteries have been the root cause of overheating and fires in a number of different types of consumer products. Some examples include cell… Read More »eScooters Recalled Due to Battery Fire Risk: Expert Witness Analysis on Experts.com
This material has tremendous potential for damage tolerant electrical circuits. See the article below and video with info on the Carnegie Mellon University research. https://www.impomag.com/videos/2018/05/mm-self-healing-material-keeps-circuits-running?et_cid=6356044&et_rid=54744345&type=cta&et_cid=6356044&et_rid=54744345&linkid=MM%3a+Self-Healing+Material+Keeps+Circuits+Running… Read More »Self-Healing Material for Electrical Circuits
CPU Trends: Apple is moving on from Intel because Intel isn’t moving anywhere http://google.com/newsstand/s/CBIwnd7tijg From TheVerge April 3, 2018 https://www.theverge.com/2018/4/3/17191986/apple-intel-cpu-processor-design-competition Excellent commentary & graphic on… Read More »CPU Trends: Apple is moving on from Intel because Intel Is Not Innovating
Patexia.com reports continuing reduction in the filing of suits for patent litigation and continuing increase in the filing of Inter Partes Review (IPR). Detailed information… Read More »Patent Dispute Trends: Patent Litigation Down 26 Percent While IPR Up 22 Percent in Q1 of 2017
“The Remarkable Potential of Stem Cells” by Phil Kesten The author is Prof. Phil Kesten, Associate Professor of Physics, Santa Clara University (SCU) | Associate Vice Provost,… Read More »“The Remarkable Potential of Stem Cells” – a Hot Topic in the Biomedical World
Having attended Stanford University myself for both a Master’s and PhD in Mechanical Engineering, I always feel a strong sense of pride when I see… Read More »Stanford Again Tops “Most Innovative Universities” Rankings – A Perspective
Two weeks after releasing the Galaxy Note 7 SmartPhones, Samsung is literally and figuratively fighting fires! They have now recalled the roughly 2.5 Million Galaxy… Read More »Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Phones are Burning/Exploding!!
Pro Football players in the NFL are bigger, faster, and stronger than ever before. All of these characteristics increase the acceleration, force, and energy associated… Read More »Concussion Mitigation in Pro Football with Advances in Helmet Technology
Energy harvesting (energy scavenging) has always been attractive since sources are almost always available and the energy available is just wasted if not used. In… Read More »Feasibility of Energy Harvesting for Low-Power Applications
The drought in California is in its 4th year. Water conservation and development of new water resources are becoming more important than ever. Clever ideas… Read More »The California Drought and Potential Technology Solutions