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USI Engineers in Action chapter helps design and build pedestrian … – University of Southern Indiana
This past June, five students from the University of Southern Indianas Engineers in Action (EIA) chapter departed for the Hhohho region of eSwatini in southern Africa to build a pedestrian footbridge to connect isolated communities to schools, hospitals and stores. The bridge, completed in six weeks, benefits over 4,800 residents in local communities, including more than 3,500 children. The bridge that had previously been used to connect the community to critical resources was often not usable for over seven months of the year due to eSwatinis rainy season flooding and had to be rebuilt yearly after being washed away.
The EIA team that designed and built the bridge, named Emkhiweni, was composed of students from USI, McGill University and Oregon State University. USI and McGill worked as co-leaders on the project while Oregon State participated as a tag-a-long. In total, 12 students worked on the project, including five from both USI and McGill universities and two from Oregon State.
The students experienced multi-faceted involvement, including staying with local host families, communication with local government officials, partnership with local masons, involvement in community events and more. The trip is equally a cultural experience as well as an educational one.
Along with USI faculty members Dr. Jason Hill, Associate Professor of Engineering, and Justin Amos, Laboratory Manager of the Applied Engineering Center, seven students from USI had specific roles during the project. USI civil engineering students Corrie Grubb and Daniel Lopez, along with contributors from other universities, helped design the bridge over the course of six months. Their design was approved by the EIA staff, and the final design plans were stamped by a licensed professional engineer, said Hill.
Koby Lindner, mechanical engineering major 23, was one of the Lead Construction Managers on the project. In his role, he created construction schedules, led daily team meetings and ensured everyone was on task daily. One of his biggest challenges in the role was balancing what was required for the project with preferences for what each person preferred to work on, which sometimes conflicted. Lindner participated in the USI EIA chapters 2019 bridge build in eSwatini and was able to construct full sentences in siSwati during his most recent visit.
Josiah Hollis, electrical engineering major 25, served as Safety Manager during construction. In his role, he was responsible for overseeing and enforcing safety standards on site, ensuring proper safety gear and implementation of safety protocols. My experience in Africa was profoundly transformative, immersing me in the rich tapestry of its culture, the heartfelt warmth of its people and the genuine authenticity that defines the region, Hollis said, speaking of his time on the trip. I had the privilege of witnessing the unwavering work ethic of the local community and the inherent beauty of eSwatini's landscapes.
Lisa Botello, civil engineering major 24, was the Travel Logistics Manager and oversaw travel information, sleeping accommodations, finances and meals. A challenge she faced in her role was the language barrier. Confirming important details in a foreign country was stressful, but luckily, many eSwatini people learn English in grade school.
Melanie Cedeno Morales, electrical engineering major 24, was USIs first Media Manager for the project. In her role, she collected photos and videos from the trip of the work and interactions between the team and the local community to create a video and photo essay to document the entirety of the project. I documented the whole process of the completion of the bridge. It was a rich cultural experience that I was able to capture with my camera, said Morales. Two months in eSwatini have changed me as a person and as a student. I am passionate about becoming a global leader for change and motivated to continue putting my academic knowledge to action to help communities around the world.
She plans to create a photo book on the project that will be sent to the school children in eSwatini. Morales also assisted in the creation of training videos that will be used by EIA to educate future teams that showed the quality control process of a bridge walkaway.
Miguel Pinto, electrical engineering major 25, served as Project Manager, which included overseeing and assisting each student with their activities, such as design, living arrangements, food, transportation, construction planning, safety and material logistics. His primary goal was to ensure everyone was fulfilling their responsibilities in order for the bridge to be successfully completed. Much like the bridges we construct, our journey as students in the EIA Bridge Program connects knowledge to action, Pinto says of the impact of these projects. With each bridge we build, we intricately weave a tapestry of understanding engineering concepts, empathy with team members and collaboration with the local community.
The project team also relies on involvement from the local community. In eSwatini, more than 20 members of the local community helped with various aspects of the bridge construction.
In 2022, USI's EIA chapter spent six weeks in Bolivia building a bridge to connect an isolated community to critical resources. In 2021, they spent two weeks in West Virginia building a vehicular bridge to assist in rebuilding communities across the state damaged by high water events, including severe flooding in 2016 and 2017. In 2019, USI students and faculty traveled to eSwatini to participate in an EIA Bridge project mentoring experience, assisting Cornell University in the build of a 90-meter foot bridge to allow villagers to safely cross a dangerous river. Students from the 2023 trip were able to visit the bridge that was built in 2019, which is one of the most utilized bridges out of the 20 bridges built in the country by EIA teams.
The USI EIA chapter is currently recruiting for future teams. Students of all majors are invited to participate. For more information, contact Hill, at ajhill3@usi.edu. For more information about USIs accredited Engineering Department, visit USI.edu/engineering.
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Global Automotive Engineering Services Outsourcing Market Soars to $96.5 Billion in 2022, Forecasted to Reach $257.9 Billion by 2028 with a 17.1% CAGR…
DUBLIN, Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Automotive Engineering Services Outsourcing Market: Global Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecast 2023-2028" report has been added toResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
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The global automotive engineering services outsourcing market achieved remarkable growth, with a size of US$ 96.5 Billion in 2022. The market is poised for further expansion, and top industry analysts anticipate it to surge to US$ 257.9 Billion by 2028, reflecting a substantial Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 17.1% during the forecast period spanning from 2023 to 2028.
Automotive engineering services outsourcing involves outsourcing various non-physical engineering functions, including design, prototyping, system integration, and testing, to external sources. These services encompass a broad range of capabilities, such as vehicle part design, supply chain management, and engineering aftermarket support. Typically required in the early stages of product design and development, automotive engineering services outsourcing offers advantages like cost reduction, increased efficiency, flexibility, and time savings. Consequently, these services are extensively utilized across various vehicle categories, including commercial, passenger, electric, and hybrid vehicles (EVs/HVs).
Market Trends:
The global automotive industry's robust growth is driving positive prospects for the market. Automotive engineering services outsourcing plays a pivotal role in enhancing production process efficiencies, producing vehicle components, managing supply chains, and developing engineering aftermarket solutions. The widespread adoption of engineering systems such as computer-aided engineering (CAE) and computer-aided design (CAD) software, which facilitate advanced surfacing and address aesthetic concerns, is bolstering market growth.
Technological advancements, such as the integration of the Internet of Things (IoT), robotics, and artificial intelligence (AI) solutions for enhanced product modeling and detailing, are providing further impetus to the market. Additionally, the introduction of highly intricate designs aimed at producing energy-efficient and environmentally sustainable vehicles is positively influencing market expansion. Other growth drivers include increasing automation, integrated solutions adoption, extensive research and development (R&D) activities, and government initiatives promoting the development of EVs and HVs.
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Key Market Segmentation:
The report offers a comprehensive analysis of key trends within each sub-segment of the global automotive engineering services outsourcing market. It provides forecasts at the global, regional, and country levels for the period 2023-2028. The market is categorized based on service, vehicle type, location type, and application.
Breakup by Service:
Designing
Prototyping
System Integration
Testing
Others
Breakup by Vehicle Type:
Passenger Vehicles
Commercial Vehicles
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Breakup by Region:
North America
Asia-Pacific
China
Japan
India
South Korea
Australia
Indonesia
Others
Europe
Germany
France
United Kingdom
Italy
Spain
Russia
Others
Latin America
Middle East and Africa
Competitive Landscape:
The competitive landscape of the industry has been meticulously examined, including profiles of key players such as Altair Engineering Inc., ALTEN Group, ASAP Holding GmbH, AVL List GmbH, Bertrandt AG, Capgemini SE, EDAG Engineering Group AG, FEV Group GmbH, Horiba Ltd., IAV GmbH (Volkswagen AG), P3 group GmbH, and RLE INTERNATIONAL Group.
Key Questions Answered:
What was the size of the global automotive engineering services outsourcing market in 2022?
What is the expected growth rate of the global automotive engineering services outsourcing market during 2023-2028?
What has been the impact of COVID-19 on the global automotive engineering services outsourcing market?
What are the key factors driving the global automotive engineering services outsourcing market?
What is the market breakdown based on service and application?
What are the key regions in the global automotive engineering services outsourcing market?
Who are the prominent players in the global automotive engineering services outsourcing market?
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No. of Pages
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Forecast Period
2022 - 2028
Estimated Market Value (USD) in 2022
$96.5 Billion
Forecasted Market Value (USD) by 2028
$257.9 Billion
Compound Annual Growth Rate
17.8%
Regions Covered
Global
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Ace Men Engineering share price Today Live Updates : Ace Men Engineering Soars with Strong Trading Performance | Mint – Mint
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Based on the current data, the stock price of Ace Men Engineering is 57. There is no percent change or net change in the stock price, indicating that the price has remained stable.
The current day's low price of Ace Men Engineering Works stock is 54.15, while the high price is 59.8.
Ace Men Engineering stock is currently trading at a price of 54.15. The stock has experienced a percent change of -5, indicating a decrease in value. The net change in the stock price is -2.85, indicating a decrease of 2.85.
The current data for Ace Men Engineering stock shows that the price is 57, with a percent change and net change of 0. This means that there has been no change in the stock price or its percentage change.
The current day's high price for Ace Men Engineering Works stock is 59.8, while the low price is 57.
On the last day, Ace Men Engineering had a volume of 14 shares and the closing price was 56.9.
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Malaysia Marine and Heavy Engineering Holdings Berhad’s (KLSE:MHB) investors will be pleased with their respectable 69% return over the last three…
By buying an index fund, you can roughly match the market return with ease. But many of us dare to dream of bigger returns, and build a portfolio ourselves. For example, the Malaysia Marine and Heavy Engineering Holdings Berhad (KLSE:MHB) share price is up 66% in the last three years, clearly besting the market decline of around 1.3% (not including dividends). On the other hand, the returns haven't been quite so good recently, with shareholders up just 32% , including dividends .
Now it's worth having a look at the company's fundamentals too, because that will help us determine if the long term shareholder return has matched the performance of the underlying business.
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Malaysia Marine and Heavy Engineering Holdings Berhad wasn't profitable in the last twelve months, it is unlikely we'll see a strong correlation between its share price and its earnings per share (EPS). Arguably revenue is our next best option. Shareholders of unprofitable companies usually expect strong revenue growth. As you can imagine, fast revenue growth, when maintained, often leads to fast profit growth.
In the last 3 years Malaysia Marine and Heavy Engineering Holdings Berhad saw its revenue grow at 16% per year. That's a very respectable growth rate. The share price gain of 18% per year shows that the market is paying attention to this growth. If that's the case, then it could be well worth while to research the growth trajectory. Of course, it's always worth considering funding risks when a company isn't profitable.
The company's revenue and earnings (over time) are depicted in the image below (click to see the exact numbers).
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If you are thinking of buying or selling Malaysia Marine and Heavy Engineering Holdings Berhad stock, you should check out this FREE detailed report on its balance sheet.
As well as measuring the share price return, investors should also consider the total shareholder return (TSR). The TSR incorporates the value of any spin-offs or discounted capital raisings, along with any dividends, based on the assumption that the dividends are reinvested. It's fair to say that the TSR gives a more complete picture for stocks that pay a dividend. As it happens, Malaysia Marine and Heavy Engineering Holdings Berhad's TSR for the last 3 years was 69%, which exceeds the share price return mentioned earlier. The dividends paid by the company have thusly boosted the total shareholder return.
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It's good to see that Malaysia Marine and Heavy Engineering Holdings Berhad has rewarded shareholders with a total shareholder return of 32% in the last twelve months. That's including the dividend. That certainly beats the loss of about 4% per year over the last half decade. We generally put more weight on the long term performance over the short term, but the recent improvement could hint at a (positive) inflection point within the business. It's always interesting to track share price performance over the longer term. But to understand Malaysia Marine and Heavy Engineering Holdings Berhad better, we need to consider many other factors. Even so, be aware that Malaysia Marine and Heavy Engineering Holdings Berhad is showing 3 warning signs in our investment analysis , and 1 of those is a bit concerning...
If you like to buy stocks alongside management, then you might just love this free list of companies. (Hint: insiders have been buying them).
Please note, the market returns quoted in this article reflect the market weighted average returns of stocks that currently trade on Malaysian exchanges.
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Jean-Michel Verdier Named New Managing Director of Continental … – Continental
Frankfurt, Germany, October 4, 2023. Jean-Michel Verdier (49) has started as the new Managing Director of Continental Engineering Services (CES) on September 1, 2023. He succeeds Dr. Christoph Falk-Gierlinger, who is leaving CES after 3 years with Continental. Jean-Michel Verdier has a background in engineering, with extensive experience in the automotive industry, coupled with proven leadership capabilities. With a career spanning over two decades, he has a wealth of knowledge and expertise within the automotive sector. Prior to joining Continental in 2020, he held leadership positions at Lear and Faurecia.
In his previous assignment at Continental, Jean-Michel Verdier was leading the worldwide R&D organization for the Wheel Brake Solutions segment, where he demonstrated exceptional leadership abilities by successfully leading projects and large global teams with complex footprints. His ability to drive operational excellence and efficiency has been instrumental in achieving the segments goals.
"We are excited to have Jean-Michel Verdier lead Continental Engineering Services into its next phase of growth and innovation," said Gilles Mabire, CTO at Continental Automotive. "His extensive experience, entrepreneurial mindset, and commitment to collaboration make him the ideal candidate to steer CES towards further success in the future, taking the excellent work of his predecessor Christoph Falk-Gierlinger to the next level."
Jean-Michel Verdier's appointment as Managing Director of CES is a testament to Continental's dedication to fostering talent within the organization and its commitment to delivering cutting-edge solutions to the automotive industry.
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Research Scientist/Senior Research Scientist in the Division of … – Times Higher Education
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The Future-Generation of Resilient and Infrastructure Design Technology Hub (Future-GRID TecH) in the Division of Engineering at New York University Abu Dhabi, seeks to recruit an experienced and motivated Research Scientist/Senior Research Scientist. The candidate will work under the supervision of Future-GRID TecH director Dr. Mohamed Moustafa to establish a large-scale 3D concrete printing experimental facility and carry out cutting-edge research in the broad area of futuristic printed structures and infrastructure systems and modular construction. This position requires expertise in the following areas:
Successful candidates must hold a PhD degree in Civil/Structural Engineering, or related field such as Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Additive Manufacturing, or Material Science. Other required qualifications include: strong communication and presentation skills; a strong track record in writing and publishing peer-reviewed journal publications; and previous or relevant experience in mentoring or supervising undergraduate student research or junior graduate students and scientists.
A formal training, education, or certification in a secondary area (beyond the main PhD discipline) such as additive manufacturing, robotics, machine learning, artificial intelligence, etc. is a plus. Other preferred qualifications include: expertise in working with large-scale or construction-scale commercial or research 3D concrete printers (gantry type or with robotic arms, 1K or 2K printers, etc.), expertise in programming and coding and GUI development, and expertise in computational modeling and finite element simulation of concrete materials and reinforced concrete structures.
The candidates will work in a multidisciplinary environment consisting of PhD-level scientists and undergraduate students, conduct high-quality innovative and independent experimental, analytical, and computational research, publish research work and results in scientific peer-reviewed journals and conferences, mentor undergraduate students, and participate in writing research grant proposals.
To be considered, all applicants must submit the following documents in PDF format via Interfolio:
The terms of employment include a highly competitive salary, medical insurance, housing allowance, annual home-leave travel, and educational subsidies for children (if applicable). Applications will be accepted immediately and candidates will be considered until the positions are filled.
If you have any questions or require more information, please email:mohamed.moustafa@nyu.edu
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NYU Abu Dhabi is a degree-granting research university with a fully integrated liberal arts and science undergraduate program in the Arts, Sciences, Social Sciences, Humanities, and Engineering. NYU Abu Dhabi, NYU New York, and NYU Shanghai, form the backbone of NYUs global network university, an interconnected network of portal campuses and academic centers across six continents that enable seamless international mobility of students and faculty in their pursuit of academic and scholarly activity. This global university represents a transformative shift in higher education, one in which the intellectual and creative endeavors of academia are shaped and examined through an international and multicultural perspective. As a major intellectual hub at the crossroads of the Arab world, NYUAD serves as a center for scholarly thought, advanced research, knowledge creation, and sharing, through its academic, research, and creative activities.
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‘On the Road:’ How lead race engineer Adam Wall is the No. 5 … – Hendrick Motorsports
CONCORD, N.C. -The eighth episode of "On the Road," presented by Valvoline, follows No. 5 lead race engineer Adam Wall. In this installment, fans see his weekend at Watkins Glen International with the team of driver Kyle Larson.The full episode will beavailableonHendrick Motorsports YouTube channeland digital platforms on Thursday, Oct. 5, at 6 p.m. ET.
Crew chief Cliff Daniels describes Walls role in football terms as the teams offensive coordinator since he handles everything needed to make the car go fast and handle well.
"Adam (Wall) is a wealth of knowledge," Daniels said. "What I think sets him apart and what I think makes him so great at what he does is there are just so many things to take in at an engineering level. He can process so quickly and communicate back and forth with me. Its very valuable for me because I know I can lean on that from him. I can lean on his ability to see many different things in the moment, to take in a lot of information and still deliver a good suggestion or good perspective on what we have going on."
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That multi-pronged and multi-layered approach aligns with how Wall sees his part on the team.
"A race engineer is a multi-faceted role," Wall explains. "You have to have the ability to think on your feet and you have to dive into any problem. With this car, a lot of people think that there is no engineering left in it. 90 to 95 percent of the parts we cant control but the race engineer is a different layer of that. We work within a box and we are trying to optimize ourselves within that box."
Wall has many responsibilities on a typical race weekend like this one at Watkins Glen. Ahead of practice, he and Daniels go over the tire pressures and adjustments to the car. Wall has to set up all the screens around for the pit road generator from timing and scoring to SMT to Larsons tablet with data on it. In practice, he listens to what is going on with Hendrick Motorsports teammates to gauge their practice feedback, listens to Larsons feedback and makes adjustments to the car based on what is being experienced.
ON THE ROAD: Inside a race weekend with No. 5 spotter Tyler Monn
Following practice and qualifying, Wall makes his recommendations to Daniels for a pit selection and then goes back to the hotel to work on things for the next days race or begins preparing for the following week.With all that complete, race day is the highlight for Wall.
"My favorite part of the job is getting into the race and seeing the fruits of your labors," Wall said. "The strategy side of it is something I really enjoy too. Getting into that with Cliff (Daniels) on Sundays is fun. We work together well. Weve been together a few years now. We are a good balance of things. Hes very direct, a very in-your-face personality and I kind of tone him back at times. I level things out."
On race day, Wall helps look through the final adjustments and pushes the car to the grid. After a team meeting, he goes out to the pit box to set up all the monitors needed for the race.
"During the race, I am primarily responsible for fuel mileage," Wall said. "Then, we are listening to our driver, listening to other drivers and our teammates to try and figure out which way the track is going to plan out what adjustments to make. On the pit stops, I am in charge of the sign. (I) Hold the sign for him to stop, get rid of the sign, go catch the right-rear tire and get that tire out of the way.
"Throughout a green-flag run, Cliff (Daniels) and I are talking about if the caution comes out now what would we do? The strategy side is probably the most high-pressure situation I get into. Whether thats short pitting somebody at Darlington (Raceway) or fuel mileage at a road course, it has taken some work to figure out how to manage that."
PHOTOS: All of Kyle Larson's wins at Hendrick Motorsports
While the Watkins Glen race did not work out as Larson and the No. 5 team would have liked, the group doesnt lose focus of the big picture.
"We focus more on the fact that we are going to the racetrack every week knowing that we have a pretty good shot at it," Wall said.
The 10-episode seriesoffers an up-close look and follows a variety of team employees as they go about their jobs over a race weekend. The series will highlight the importance of those positions within the success of the team.
"When people look atHendrick Motorsports, they see drivers and teams bringing home race wins, trophies and championships," team vice chairman JeffGordon says in the teaser for the series that you can watchhere.
"Behind all that, the unsung heroes. The people back at the shop. The army of people on the road 38 weeks a year. Those people are what make us successful."
Catch up on past episodes below.
Episode 7:Tyler Jones, No. 24 car chief
Episode 6: Kyle Larson, driver of the No. 5 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1
Episode 5:Ashly Ennis, at-track public relations manager/No. 24 team PR rep
Episode 4:Rudy Fugle, No. 24 crew chief
Episode 3:Tyler Monn, No. 5 spotter
Episode 2: Lisa Smokstad, lead tire specialist
Episode 1: Brian Walsh, trackside network engineer
UPCOMING EPISODES (DATES SUBJECT TO CHANGE)Episode 9: Oct. 19Episode 10: Nov. 16
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New federal funding will help expand Ontario Tech University … – News
Participant at Ontario Tech University Engineering Outreach's first InSTEM Land Camp program in an energy beading activity (simulating consumption of renewable and non-renewable energy sources).
For nearly a decade, Ontario Tech University's Engineering Outreach group has engaged with the community and partnered with local education-based organizations, to spark curiosity and prepare elementary and secondary school students to build critical skills in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).
On August 29, Ontario Tech Engineering Outreachs efforts to deliver accessibleand inclusive STEM-learning opportunities to youth from underrepresented communities received a major boost. A new PromoScience grant from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC), valued at $600,000 over three years, will expand Engineering Outreachs support of Indigenous and Black youth hands-on STEM education activities, and inspire the next generation of innovators.
With PromoScience's investment, Ontario Tech Engineering Outreach will also provide teachers with resources and training, particularly related to new coding elements in the Ontario science curriculum, to help them keep up with the ever-evolving world of technology.
This generous grant is a testament to our commitment at Ontario Tech Engineering Outreach to advance STEM opportunities for youth. It empowers us to hire outreach co-ordinators from the Indigenous and Black communities to provide authentic representation and tailored experiences through programs that resonate with youth from these communities. This grant isnt just funding, but a beacon of hope and inclusivity for the future of STEM.-Dr. Qusay Mahmoud, Associate Dean, Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science (Experiential Learning and Engineering Outreach), Ontario Tech University
This grant is an investment in the future of Indigenous and Black youth, enabling us to expand their STEM education opportunities. I am immensely proud of our Engineering Outreach teams dedication to inclusion, and I am grateful to NSERC for their commitment to STEM education. This grant underscores our unwavering dedication to nurturing the next generation of STEM leaders and cultivating transformative opportunities for our community.-Dr. Hossam Kishawy, Dean, Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science, Ontario Tech University
Engineering Outreach at Ontario Tech University is thrilled to receive the PromoScience Grant. It's not just an investment in our programs; it's an investment in the future of STEM education. With this support, we're poised to inspire countless young minds, foster innovation, and pave the way for the next generation of engineers and scientists. Together, we're building a brighter, more STEM-savvy community."-Ellen Istvan, Manager, Engineering Outreach, Ontario Tech University
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KCP heavy engineering unit delivers Gaganyaan crew module structure to Isro – Times of India
Chennai: Diversified business group KCP Ltd has handed over the integrated air drop test - crew module structure to Isro for its ambitious Gaganyaan mission, the company said on Sunday. The Heavy Engineering Unit of the Chennai-based KCP Ltd received an order from the Bengaluru-headquartered Isro for the fabrication of two IADT Crew Module structures meant for the demonstration of its technology preparedness levels before the maiden human space flight programme. The first IADT-CM weighing 3,120 kgs, measuring 3.1 diameter and 2.6 metre height is made of aluminium and the entire structure comprises more than 100 components. The structure would accommodate major subsystems like parachute system, pyros, avionics and buoyancy augmentation system, KCP Ltd said in a company statement here. While the designing part was done by Isro, the KCP-Heavy Engineering Unit fabricated and realised the module at its facilities. At an event held in the city recently, the first IADT Crew Module was handed over to Isro Human Space Flight Centre acting director R Hutton by KCP group chairperson and managing director V L Indira Dutt. The Gaganyaan Mission envisages launching a crew comprising two or three members to an orbit of 400 km for a 3-day mission and bringing them back safely to the earth by facilitating the landing in sea waters. The Crew Module structure, fabricated at KCP facilities, simulates the shape and size of the actual Gaganyaan crew module. The Integrated Air Drop Test would be performed using an IAF chopper by taking the Crew Module to an altitude of 3.6 to 4 kms to validate the deceleration system (parachute and pyro's) performance, the statement added.
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Genetically engineering associations between plants and diazotrophs could lessen dependence on synthetic fertilizer – Phys.org
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Nitrogen is an essential nutrient for plant growth, but the overuse of synthetic nitrogen fertilizers in agriculture is not sustainable.
In a review article publishing in the journal Trends in Microbiology on September 26, a team of bacteriologists and plant scientists discuss the possibility of using genetic engineering to facilitate mutualistic relationships between plants and nitrogen-fixing microbes called "diazotrophs." These engineered associations would help crops acquire nitrogen from the air by mimicking the mutualisms between legumes and nitrogen-fixing bacteria.
"Engineering associative diazotrophs to provide nitrogen to crops is a promising and relatively quickly realizable solution to the high cost and sustainability issues associated with synthetic nitrogen fertilizers," writes the research team, led by senior author Jean-Michel An of the University of WisconsinMadison.
Diazotrophs are species of soil bacteria and archaea that naturally "fix" atmospheric nitrogen into ammonium, a source that plants can use. Some of these microbes have formed mutualistic relationships with plants whereby the plants provide them with a source of carbon and a safe, low-oxygen home, and in return, they supply the plants with nitrogen. For example, legumes house nitrogen-fixing microbes in small nodules on their roots.
However, these mutualisms only occur in a small number of plants and a scant number of crop species. If more plants were able to form associations with nitrogen fixers, it would lessen the need for synthetic nitrogen fertilizers, but these sorts of relationships take eons to evolve naturally.
How to enhance nitrogen fixation in non-legume crops is an ongoing challenge in agriculture. Several different methods have been proposed, including genetically modifying plants so that they themselves produce nitrogenase, the enzyme that nitrogen fixers use to convert atmospheric nitrogen into ammonium, or engineering non-legume plants to produce root nodules.
An alternative methodthe topic of this reviewwould involve engineering both plants and nitrogen-fixing microbes to facilitate mutualistic associations. Essentially, plants would be engineered to be better hosts, and microbes would be engineered to release fixed nitrogen more readily when they encounter molecules that are secreted by the engineered plant hosts.
"Since free-living or associative diazotrophs do not altruistically share their fixed nitrogen with plants, they need to be manipulated to release the fixed nitrogen so the plants can access it," the authors write.
The approach would rely on bi-directional signaling between plants and microbes, something that already occurs naturally. Microbes have chemoreceptors that allow them to sense metabolites that plants secrete into the soil, while plants are able to sense microbe-associated molecular patterns and microbe-secreted plant hormones. These signaling pathways could be tweaked via genetic engineering to make communication more specific between pairs of engineered plants and microbes.
The authors also discuss ways to make these engineered relationships more efficient. Since nitrogen fixation is an energy-intensive process, it would be useful for microbes to be able to regulate nitrogen fixation and only produce ammonium when necessary.
"Relying on signaling from plant-dependent small molecules would ensure that nitrogen is only fixed when the engineered strain is proximal to the desired crop species," the authors write. "In these systems, cells perform energy-intensive fixation only when most beneficial to the crop."
Many nitrogen-fixing microbes could provide additional benefits to plants beyond nitrogen fixation, including promoting growth and stress tolerance. The authors say that future research should focus on "stacking" these multiple benefits. However, since these processes are energy-intensive, the researchers suggest developing microbial communities made up of several species that each provide different benefits to "spread the production load among several strains."
The authors acknowledge that genetic modification is a complex issue, and the large-scale use of genetically modified organisms in agriculture would require public acceptance. "There needs to be transparent communication between scientists, breeders, growers, and consumers about the risks and benefits of these emerging technologies," the authors write.
There's also the issue of biocontainment. Because microbes readily exchange genetic material within and between species, measures will be needed to prevent the spread of transgenic material into native microbes in surrounding ecosystems. Several such biocontainment methods have been developed in the laboratory, for example, engineering the microbes so that they are reliant on molecules that are not naturally available, meaning that they will be restricted to the fields in which the engineered host plants are present, or wiring the microbes with "kill switches."
The authors suggest that these control measures might be more effective if they are layered, since each measure has its limitations, and they stress the need to test these engineered plant-microbe mutualisms under the variable field conditions in which crops are grown.
"The practical use of plant-microbe interactions and their laboratory-to-land transition are still challenging due to the high variability of biotic and abiotic environmental factors and their impact on plants, microbes, and their interactions," the authors write.
"Trials in highly-controlled environments such as greenhouses often translate poorly to field conditions, and we propose that engineered strains should be tested more readily under highly replicated field trials."
More information: Chakraborty et al., Scripting a new dialogue between diazotrophs and crops, Trends in Microbiology (2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.tim.2023.08.007 , cell.com/trends/microbiology/f 0966-842X(23)00239-1
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