Coronavirus, COVID-19
Cloud solutions enable remote work productivity, without replacing SCADA
Use SCADA to best advantage, and the way it’s meant to be used
COVID-19 test developed to deliver results in under an hour
CU Boulder researchers have developed a rapid, portable, saliva-based COVID-19 test able to return results in 45 minutes, which could be deployable in community settings like manufacturing facilities and factories.
Virtual meetings are the rule rather than the exception
COVID-19 has forced virtual meetings to become the primary focus of interaction with co-workers and clients, which means an adjustment for many. It also represents an opportunity for companies.
Portable COVID-19 testing booth developed for Houston homeless shelter
Engineers at Oceaneering who came together to design, build and donate a portable COVID-19 testing booth to Healthcare for the Homeless – Houston (HHH).
Researchers develop approach to make N95 masks last longer
A Purdue University research team is working on extending the shelf life for an N95 mask, a crucial piece of personal protective equipment (PPE), by making the elastic band last longer.
Four lessons to take from working at home to improve the workplace
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed many things for people who worked at home, but there are some valuable lessons to take from this unique experience that can make the work environment a better one.
Workplace distancing simulation and management: Facilities, manufacturing, offices
To lower risk to COVID-19 exposure, use digital twin design and simulation software, wireless tags and receivers and asset tracking software help manage employee risks and enable workplace productivity. See nine questions manufacturers and facility owners need to ask about COVID-19.
Oil and gas industry facing spearphishing attacks
Cyber criminals are aiming their attacks at the oil and gas sector by impersonating specific engineer contractors and shipping companies. Know what to look for and how to avoid a cyber attack.
10 steps employers must take to ensure safety before reopening due to COVID-19
The National Safety Council, in coordination with the SAFER task force, releases comprehensive guidance and recommendations for employers to prioritize workplace safety post-quarantine.
Top products since COVID-19 pandemic relate to air control, cleaning
In the New Products for Engineers Database by CFE Media and Technology, 5 of the top 6 products cover control of air or cleaning, since the World Health Organization (WHO) declared COVID-19 a pandemic on March 11.