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Man Killed at Trump Rally Was an Engineer at Plastics Company – PlasticsToday
Corey Comperatore, the man who was shot and killed at the Trump rally while shielding his family from gunfire, was an engineer at JSP International, a maker of expanded polymer products, according to reporting from the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. He was also a lifetime volunteer firefighter and former chief of the Buffalo Township Volunteer Fire Co. Comperatore is the only fatality, other than the gunman, at the time of writing from the shooting at the Trump rally in Butler, PA, on July 13
Jackery to Present Advanced Energy Solutions at International Engineering Expo in Bangkok – The Manila Times
BANGKOK , July 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Jackery, the leader in portable clean energy solutions, is thrilled to announce its participation in the International Engineering Expo, taking place in Bangkok, Thailand, on July 24-26. Recognized as Thailand's premier B2B event for engineering innovations, the expo will serve as a platform for Jackery to showcase its latest lineup of portable energy solutions, including the Jackery Explorer 300 Plus and 1000 Pro Portable Power Stations, as well as the Jackery SolarSaga 100W Solar Panel
ZTransform Lures TEGNA Exec To Its Engineering Team – Radio & Television Business Report
It is a company featured in the Spring 2024 RBR+TVBR magazine for its work building state-of-the-art radio and TV studios and offices in locales such as Seattle, its home market. Now, ZTransform has appointed a Senior Design Engineer with nearly 30 years of broadcast industry experience, including a tenure at TEGNA.
Electric abra: Worlds 1st 3D-printed traditional wooden boat sets sail in Dubai – Interesting Engineering
In a move that blends ancient traditions with modern technology, Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has launched the trial operation of the worlds first electric abra (a traditional boat made of wood) manufactured using 3D printing technology. The 20-passenger vessel was manufactured by Abu Dhabis global maritime organization Al Seer Marine in collaboration with Tasneef Maritime, Japans Mitsubishi, and Germanys Siemens and Torqeedo, according to an RTA press release on July 14. The RTA said the abra was designed to retain its traditional identity while supporting Dubais 3D printing strategy, which aims to transform the UAE into a leading hub of 3D printing technology by 2030.
US to test Japans unique wind turbines that generate power even at 7 mph – Interesting Engineering
The Hawaii Community Development Authority (HCDA) has joined forces with Kanoa Winds Inc., a clean energy company, to bring innovative wind turbine technology from Japan to Hawaii.
Gecko-inspired hugging-wing drone can crash-perch on poles, trees – Interesting Engineering
Researchers have devised an innovative advancement in drone technology that uses passive wing morphing to achieve crash-landing on trees and vertical poles. Inspired by animal limbs, these drones have dual-purpose wings for both aerial gliding and secure perching, simplifying control and design complexity.
Are Ethereums smart contracts better than its competitors? – Tucson Weekly
Ethereums creator, Vitalik Buterin, envisioned the cryptocurrency and blockchain as an extension of Bitcoin. Therefore, Ethereum is more than a store of value; it is a peer-to-peer network that supports the expansion of its blockchain ecosystem, where users develop their own Dapps, DAOs, and NFTs. The smart contract function gives a prominent feature of Ethereum, a revolutionary technology enhancing collaborations in online environments
From Ethereum to Bitcoin: Smart Contract Development on Rootstock – hackernoon.com
Are you a smart contract developer on Ethereum? If yes, you can now develop a smart contract on Bitcoin with the tools you already know using Rootstock.
LI.FI Hack Causes Losses Worth Over $10 Million – Live Bitcoin News
LI.FI, a protocol offering bridging and swapping services between the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) and Solana, was attacked by cybercriminal(s), allowing them to walk away with more than $10 million. The attack targeted smart contracts, taking advantage of bugs to steal the funds stored by them and within wallets interacting with them. Cyvers Alerts notified the crypto community about the occurrence, More than $8M have been drained so far from users and mostly stablecoins! Attacker is already swapping $USDC, $USDT to $ETH.
Ava Protocols mainnet launches on Ethereum – Finbold – Finance in Bold
Ava Protocol, a leading Web3 infrastructure project, has launched its mainnet on Ethereum (ETH), introducing a new system for automating smart contract transactions, according to the latest information shared with Finbold on July 16. The new development allows developers to make use of Ava Protocols transaction automation, privacy features, composability, and other features within their decentralized applications (dApps) across the Ethereum ecosystem