Author Archives: Nicole Hemsoth
Nicole Hemsoth
Aerojet Rocketdyne Successfully Tests First 3D-Printed Rocket Part
July 15th, 2013
<img style="float: left;" src="http://www.aviationweek.com/media/images/fullsize/Space/NASA/SLS-NASA.jpg" alt="" width="95" height="59" border="0" />In collaboration with Aerojet Rocketdyne, NASA recently created and tested a rocket engine injector made entirely through 3D printing. Their successful testing, conducted at NASA’s Glenn Research Center in Cleveland, Ohio, ...
NASA Teams up with TACC to Simulate Space Junk
July 15th, 2013
<img style="float: left;" src="http://media2.hpcwire.com/dmr/NASALDEF.jpg" alt="" width="95" height="62" border="0" />While debris might seem innocuous enough to those grounded on Earth, even pebble-sized junk in orbit poses a serious problem that calls for serious compute power. In order to engineer sturdier ...
Graphene Promises Cooler, Greener Computing
July 12th, 2013
When applied to silicon, graphene displays heat-dissipating effects that could pave the way for more energy-efficient, longer-lasting computers.
Electric Air Jets Cut Down on Aircraft Drag
July 12th, 2013
<img style="float: left;" src="http://media2.hpcwire.com/dmr/790px-Airplane_(3423766012).jpg" alt="" width="95" height="72" border="0" />At GE, engineers have been working on a new technology that will allow passengers to have a much more comfortable flight. Not only will it reduce friction and turbulence on the ...
Telcos Can Learn from Datacenter Giants
July 11th, 2013
When it comes to energy reporting, telcos have some lessons to learn from the more-established datacenter operators.
NC State Breakthrough Could Bring 3D-Printed Electronics
July 11th, 2013
<img style="float: left;" src="http://media2.hpcwire.com/dmr/ncsu3dprinting.jpg" alt="" width="95" height="127" border="0" />Although many would like to have a 3D printer sitting around their office to help with a prototype or perhaps just to support their hobbies, for many projects the desktop tool ...
Army Gains Ground in Digital Manufacturing Charge
July 11th, 2013
<img style="float: left;" src="http://media2.hpcwire.com/dmr/army.png" alt="" width="95" height="127" border="0" />Although most large manufacturers have adopted digital manufacturing tools in one form or another, not everyone with the means has jumped on the bandwagon. Most notably, the U.S. Army has been ...
Apple Hits the Road with iOS in the Car and an In-Car Touchscreen
July 10th, 2013
<img style="float: left;" src="http://www.wired.com/images_blogs/autopia/2013/06/dash005.jpg" alt="" width="95" height="63" border="0" />Apple, the empire created by Jobs and Wozniak, would like to extend its reach even further, and has set its sights on the auto industry. In 2009, the company filed a ...
NVIDIA’s Contribution to Green Computing
July 9th, 2013
Heterogenous computing continues to gain momentum. In terms of pure performance and performance per watt, accelerator-based systems are on the rise. NVIDIA's Sumit Gupta offers some perspective on the GPU's relevance to green computing.
Solar Laptop Bypasses Electric Grid
July 9th, 2013
Linux-based laptop runs entirely off the power of the sun, making it a good fit for regions that lack a stable power infrastructure.
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