Indonesians fight a German cement giant over a mine and factory project

Indonesians are trying to stop a major German cement producer from building a mine and factory under a unique supply chain ...
IEEE

Coordinated Control Strategy for Hybrid Black Start with LCC HVDC System and Auxiliary Synchronous Generator

Abstract: Inverter-based resources (IBRs) are expected to support black start in case of blackout events, as they can significantly speed up restoration process. This paper proposes a coordinated ...

Why One Coffee Company Is Launching 52 New Flavors in 52 Weeks

Java Factory, a flavored-coffee brand whose lineup includes offerings like French Toast, Choconut, and S’Mores, is attempting ...

China imposes export controls on 40 Japanese entities as tensions with Tokyo rise

China has imposed new export controls on 40 Japanese entities, accusing them of contributing to Japan’s “remilitarization.” ...
InfoQ

Million PDFs: Building a Modern Document Infrastructure with Rust and Typst

Erik Steiger discusses the operational pain of legacy PDF generation in regulated banking and manufacturing. He explains how ...
IEEE

Black-Start Capability of DFIG Wind Turbines Through a Grid-Forming Control Based on the Rotor Flux Orientation

Abstract: The increasing penetration of renewable energies in the power system is demanding new services from wind farms. In particular, system operators are concerned about system restoration after a ...
Food in Japan

Sokujo (速醸): The Modern Yeast Starter

Sokujo sake brewing is the modern starter method using added lactic acid. Learn how it works, its history, and flavor.
Hackaday

Hack Improves Cheap Speed Controllers

Tony Goacher] has worked with a lot of cheap brushless DC motor controllers built in China. They can be very cost-effective, ...