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<title><![CDATA[Augmenting hydrocarbon recovery from tight formations]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[https://insights.globalspec.com/article/24917/augmenting-hydrocarbon-recovery-from-tight-formations?from_rss=1]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[This technology can boost oil and gas recovery from shale and other tight formations.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 08:15:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<dc:creator>S. Himmelstein</dc:creator>
<dc:subject>Energy and Natural Resources</dc:subject>
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<title><![CDATA[Vacuum-compatible high load hexapod]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[https://insights.globalspec.com/article/24942/vacuum-compatible-high-load-hexapod?from_rss=1]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[The hexapod features a load capacity of up to 80 kg while maintaining repeatability to ±0.2 µm and six-axis motion capability.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 08:05:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<dc:creator>GlobalSpec News Desk</dc:creator>
<dc:subject>Energy and Natural Resources</dc:subject>
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<title><![CDATA[New buoy designed to deter jellyfish]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[https://insights.globalspec.com/article/24937/new-buoy-designed-to-deter-jellyfish?from_rss=1]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[The device is outfitted with assorted electronic components, power sources and a network of coils that produce electromagnetic fields, paralyzing the jellyfish and preventing them from reaching swimming areas.]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 21:34:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<dc:creator>Marie Donlon</dc:creator>
<dc:subject>Maritime</dc:subject>
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<title><![CDATA[Overcoming automation's traditional limits with micro-pneumatics]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[https://insights.globalspec.com/article/24954/overcoming-automation-s-traditional-limits-with-micro-pneumatics?from_rss=1]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[More conventional systems continue to rely on complex networks of physical tubing, air relays and mechanical switches for logic functions.]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 11:28:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<dc:creator>Diana Aoun</dc:creator>
<dc:subject>Electronics</dc:subject>
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<title><![CDATA[Advanced nuclear reactor achieves criticality]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[https://insights.globalspec.com/article/24927/advanced-nuclear-reactor-achieves-criticality?from_rss=1]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[The Mark-0 sodium heat pipe-cooled microreactor developed by California-based Antares was recently brought to zero-power fueled criticality.]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 08:20:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<dc:creator>S. Himmelstein</dc:creator>
<dc:subject>Energy and Natural Resources</dc:subject>
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<title><![CDATA[Nuvoton launches NuML Studio: A simple tool to build and deploy AI on microcontrollers]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[https://insights.globalspec.com/article/24941/nuvoton-launches-numl-studio-a-simple-tool-to-build-and-deploy-ai-on-microcontrollers?from_rss=1]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[The tool helps developers solve common problems when building endpoint artificial intelligence (AI), providing a clear path from real-time data collection to automatic firmware project generation.]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 08:12:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<dc:creator>GlobalSpec News Desk</dc:creator>
<dc:subject>Energy and Natural Resources</dc:subject>
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<title><![CDATA[Vertiv launches water-saving upgrades for data center fluid system commissioning]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[https://insights.globalspec.com/article/24953/vertiv-launches-water-saving-upgrades-for-data-center-fluid-system-commissioning?from_rss=1]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[Vertiv PurgeRite NearZero helps reduce water consumption, wastewater generation and hauling needs during data center commissioning by combining engineered flushing, water treatment and closed-loop recycling.]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 05:23:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<dc:creator>GlobalSpec News Desk</dc:creator>
<dc:subject>Materials and Chemicals</dc:subject>
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<title><![CDATA[Home heating transported by rail tunnels]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[https://insights.globalspec.com/article/24890/home-heating-transported-by-rail-tunnels?from_rss=1]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[Subterranean rail infrastructure can perform functions in addition to passenger and freight transport: these structures can transfer thermal energy to heat and cool homes.]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 08:25:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<dc:creator>S. Himmelstein</dc:creator>
<dc:subject>Energy and Natural Resources</dc:subject>
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<title><![CDATA[OKW’s new pole/mast bracket for enclosures in harsh industrial/outdoor locations]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[https://insights.globalspec.com/article/24939/okw-s-new-pole-mast-bracket-for-enclosures-in-harsh-industrial-outdoor-locations?from_rss=1]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[The tough new bracket is engineered for horizontal/vertical mounting of sealed electronic enclosures on poles/masts.]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 07:55:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<dc:creator>GlobalSpec News Desk</dc:creator>
<dc:subject>Electronics</dc:subject>
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<title><![CDATA[The mix index: How precision flow is changing industrial processing]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[https://insights.globalspec.com/article/24947/the-mix-index-how-precision-flow-is-changing-industrial-processing?from_rss=1]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[Say goodbye to agitator dead zones.]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<dc:creator>Jody Dascalu</dc:creator>
<dc:subject>Materials and Chemicals</dc:subject>
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<title><![CDATA[How phase change materials enhance thermal management]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[https://insights.globalspec.com/article/24914/how-phase-change-materials-enhance-thermal-management?from_rss=1]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[Thermal management is crucial in systems because high operating temperatures are the leading cause of electronic component failures.]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 08:20:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<dc:creator>N. Mughees</dc:creator>
<dc:subject>Materials and Chemicals</dc:subject>
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<title><![CDATA[Mastering inventory planning in an unpredictable supply landscape]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[https://insights.globalspec.com/article/24775/mastering-inventory-planning-in-an-unpredictable-supply-landscape?from_rss=1]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[Planning has shifted toward simulation and stochastic optimization, where inventory policies are tested against delivery failures, delays and variability to account for a wide range of potential scenarios.]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 08:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<dc:creator>Jody Dascalu</dc:creator>
<dc:subject>Supply Chain</dc:subject>
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<title><![CDATA[Copley Controls to show compact module drives and custom integrated motor-drive assemblies at Automate 2026]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[https://insights.globalspec.com/article/24940/copley-controls-to-show-compact-module-drives-and-custom-integrated-motor-drive-assemblies-at-automate-2026?from_rss=1]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[The company will show its compact Nano and Nano Plus module drives and a new capability to build integrated motor-drive assemblies to customer requirements.]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 07:10:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<dc:creator>GlobalSpec News Desk</dc:creator>
<dc:subject>Energy and Natural Resources</dc:subject>
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<title><![CDATA[Advanced drone motor (ADM): Custom-engineered propulsion for next-generation UAVs]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[https://insights.globalspec.com/article/24931/advanced-drone-motor-adm-custom-engineered-propulsion-for-next-generation-uavs?from_rss=1]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[From materials to electromagnetic design, the ADM platform is developed with one goal in mind: enabling UAV manufacturers to achieve the exact performance profile their aircraft demands.]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 07:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<dc:subject>Aerospace and Defense</dc:subject>
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<title><![CDATA[Three-layer armor defends vehicles against mines, rockets, drones]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[https://insights.globalspec.com/article/24923/three-layer-armor-defends-vehicles-against-mines-rockets-drones?from_rss=1]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[The systems from Plasan — dubbed LAPS, ATHENA and TAPS — each concentrates on a specific weakness that traditional armor struggles to address without the addition of extra weight.]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 05:23:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<dc:creator>Marie Donlon</dc:creator>
<dc:subject>Aerospace and Defense</dc:subject>
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<title><![CDATA[New heat-compressed silk material beats wood in strength, challenges Kevlar, carbon fiber]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[https://insights.globalspec.com/article/24875/new-heat-compressed-silk-material-beats-wood-in-strength-challenges-kevlar-carbon-fiber?from_rss=1]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[The team reported that the resulting material performed comparable to advanced composites in terms of strength and toughness, while also remaining biocompatible and tunable for medical applications.]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 04:59:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<dc:creator>Marie Donlon</dc:creator>
<dc:subject>Materials and Chemicals</dc:subject>
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<title><![CDATA[Hydrogen electrolysis finds some unlikely water sources]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[https://insights.globalspec.com/article/24920/hydrogen-electrolysis-finds-some-unlikely-water-sources?from_rss=1]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[Despite its overwhelming positivity, green hydrogen production is costly. Renewable resources are still not widespread in adoption.]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 01:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<dc:creator>Grace Watson</dc:creator>
<dc:subject>Energy and Natural Resources</dc:subject>
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<title><![CDATA[US scientists develop new way to detect chemical weapons, nerve agents]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[https://insights.globalspec.com/article/24916/us-scientists-develop-new-way-to-detect-chemical-weapons-nerve-agents?from_rss=1]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[According to its developers, the new approach can detect pinacolyl alcohol (PA), which is a unique marker for the nerve agent Soman in environmental samples.]]></description>
<pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 07:34:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<dc:creator>Marie Donlon</dc:creator>
<dc:subject>Materials and Chemicals</dc:subject>
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<title><![CDATA[Biodegradable fruit wash removes pesticides, extends freshness]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[https://insights.globalspec.com/article/24850/biodegradable-fruit-wash-removes-pesticides-extends-freshness?from_rss=1]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[The wash is composed of a mixture of starch nanoparticles, tannic acid and iron. The team explained that it selected starch, which is a plant-based material, because it can form films.]]></description>
<pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 05:34:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<dc:creator>Marie Donlon</dc:creator>
<dc:subject>Food and Beverage</dc:subject>
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<title><![CDATA[Smart coaster helps hospital staff keep track of patient hydration]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[https://insights.globalspec.com/article/24910/smart-coaster-helps-hospital-staff-keep-track-of-patient-hydration?from_rss=1]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[To address the concerns surrounding dehydration among hospital patients – specifically senior and dementia patients – a coaster-like device was developed.]]></description>
<pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 05:34:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<dc:creator>Marie Donlon</dc:creator>
<dc:subject>Life Sciences</dc:subject>
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<title><![CDATA[High-force ceramic motor linear actuator achieves sub-nanometer precision]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[https://insights.globalspec.com/article/24903/high-force-ceramic-motor-linear-actuator-achieves-sub-nanometer-precision?from_rss=1]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[This offers an alternative to conventional actuator designs for precision motion control in advanced technology applications like optics, astronomy, semiconductor and radiation-sensitive environments.]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 07:55:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<dc:creator>GlobalSpec News Desk</dc:creator>
<dc:subject>Supply Chain</dc:subject>
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<title><![CDATA[Injectable hydrogel eases osteoarthritis pain, restores cartilage]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[https://insights.globalspec.com/article/24918/injectable-hydrogel-eases-osteoarthritis-pain-restores-cartilage?from_rss=1]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[The team suggests that the lacosamide functions as a dual-purpose treatment that simultaneously alleviated joint pain and reversed cartilage damage in osteoarthritis — particularly when a specialized hydrogel is used to deliver the drug directly into the joint.]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 07:34:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<dc:creator>Marie Donlon</dc:creator>
<dc:subject>Life Sciences</dc:subject>
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<title><![CDATA[Portable food safety sensor snags Salmonella with virus-coated polymer]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[https://insights.globalspec.com/article/24854/portable-food-safety-sensor-snags-salmonella-with-virus-coated-polymer?from_rss=1]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[The new technology can quickly capture and visualize foodborne bacterial contaminants in tiny fluid samples.]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 05:30:00 EDT</pubDate>
<guid><![CDATA[https://insights.globalspec.com/article/24854]]></guid>
<dc:creator>Marie Donlon</dc:creator>
<dc:subject>Food and Beverage</dc:subject>
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<title><![CDATA[From yeast to structures: Baked biomaterial enables 3D-printed architecture]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[https://insights.globalspec.com/article/24915/from-yeast-to-structures-baked-biomaterial-enables-3d-printed-architecture?from_rss=1]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[The new material is comprised of baker's yeast, cellulose fibers from wood, alginate from algae, glycerol from plants and water. Altogether, these ingredients create a type of hydrogel that can be 3D printed.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 05:43:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<dc:creator>Marie Donlon</dc:creator>
<dc:subject>Food and Beverage</dc:subject>
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<title><![CDATA[Tea leaves and mussels inspire new eco-friendly bio-adhesive]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[https://insights.globalspec.com/article/24893/tea-leaves-and-mussels-inspire-new-eco-friendly-bio-adhesive?from_rss=1]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[Beyond its robust adhesive qualities, TEAGEL is expected to be sustainable and biocompatible. The tea leaves also reportedly deliver antioxidant and antibacterial properties.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 05:34:00 EDT</pubDate>
<guid><![CDATA[https://insights.globalspec.com/article/24893]]></guid>
<dc:creator>Marie Donlon</dc:creator>
<dc:subject>Food and Beverage</dc:subject>
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