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<pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 08:05:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[ARBURG at Fakuma 2026: Smart, smarter, smartest!]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[https://insights.globalspec.com/article/24975/arburg-at-fakuma-2026-smart-smarter-smartest?from_rss=1]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[The focus and centerpiece of the Arburg stand is ‘Digital Services & Software’ across the entire value chain.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 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[US launches program to fast-track next-gen chemical protection suits]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[https://insights.globalspec.com/article/25019/us-launches-program-to-fast-track-next-gen-chemical-protection-suits?from_rss=1]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[The MOF-enabled chemical and biological suits will be directly supplied to U.S. Special Operations Forces personnel operating in environments where exposure to chemical and biological threats is possible.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 04:23:00 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[Impact of temperature on buffer performance and stability]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[https://insights.globalspec.com/article/25060/impact-of-temperature-on-buffer-performance-and-stability?from_rss=1]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[Understanding how temperature affects buffer systems is essential for optimizing experimental conditions, industrial processes and biological applications.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<dc:creator>Dr. Kajal Jaiswal, courtesy of Mettler Toledo</dc:creator>
<dc:subject>Life Sciences</dc:subject>
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<title><![CDATA[MIT engineers ditch the joysticks for smarter excavator control]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[https://insights.globalspec.com/article/25069/mit-engineers-ditch-the-joysticks-for-smarter-excavator-control?from_rss=1]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[The controller mimics a miniature excavator arm and bucket, allowing operators to move it like a real excavator.]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 14:17:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<dc:creator>Marie Donlon</dc:creator>
<dc:subject>Building and Construction</dc:subject>
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<title><![CDATA[Simple mouth rinse helps detect signals of stomach and colorectal cancer]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[https://insights.globalspec.com/article/25067/simple-mouth-rinse-helps-detect-signals-of-stomach-and-colorectal-cancer?from_rss=1]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[The team has determined that analyzing the composition of oral microbes could reveal symptoms linked to both gastric and colorectal cancer, thus leading to the creation of new, less invasive tests to screen for such cancers.]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 09:20:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<dc:creator>Marie Donlon</dc:creator>
<dc:subject>Life Sciences</dc:subject>
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<title><![CDATA[The state of electrification across the off-highway industry]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[https://insights.globalspec.com/article/25068/the-state-of-electrification-across-the-off-highway-industry?from_rss=1]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[Battery-powered equipment is gaining traction across the off-highway industry. Selecting the right connector is essential for ensuring reliable power transfer in demanding environments.]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 07:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<dc:subject>Electronics</dc:subject>
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<title><![CDATA[Exhaled breath sensor could detect SARS-CoV-2 in minutes]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[https://insights.globalspec.com/article/25056/exhaled-breath-sensor-could-detect-sars-cov-2-in-minutes?from_rss=1]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[Operating much like a breathalyzer, the new noninvasive test offers results almost immediately.]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 21:45:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<dc:creator>Marie Donlon</dc:creator>
<dc:subject>Life Sciences</dc:subject>
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<title><![CDATA[Versatile pneumatic gripping system for EOAT applications]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[https://insights.globalspec.com/article/25008/versatile-pneumatic-gripping-system-for-eoat-applications?from_rss=1]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[The integrated pneumatic gripping system for quick change robotic end-of-arm tooling (EOAT) applications can be configured for tasks ranging from small components to heavy loads.]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 08:10:00 EDT</pubDate>
<guid><![CDATA[https://insights.globalspec.com/article/25008]]></guid>
<dc:creator>GlobalSpec News Desk</dc:creator>
<dc:subject>Supply Chain</dc:subject>
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<title><![CDATA[Foldable implant could enable long-term health monitoring under the skin]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[https://insights.globalspec.com/article/25048/foldable-implant-could-enable-long-term-health-monitoring-under-the-skin?from_rss=1]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[With its accordion-like design, MiFi is composed of flexible polyimide materials that make it possible for the implant to fold itself into a significantly smaller form for insertion into the body.]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 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[Seaweed coating keeps strawberries fresh longer than refrigeration]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[https://insights.globalspec.com/article/25044/seaweed-coating-keeps-strawberries-fresh-longer-than-refrigeration?from_rss=1]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[The seaweed-coated strawberries stayed fresher for longer than refrigerated uncoated berries, thus suggesting the coating could one day reduce produce spoilage and food waste during storage and transport.]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 07:00:00 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[Laser detection method could improve counterfeit alcohol screening]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[https://insights.globalspec.com/article/25018/laser-detection-method-could-improve-counterfeit-alcohol-screening?from_rss=1]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[The new laser system is capable of detecting toxic methanol present within unopened bottles of alcohol — even through colored glass.]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 06:00:00 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[Logic Robotics launches autonomous pallet for rail-to-road cargo transfer]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[https://insights.globalspec.com/article/25066/logic-robotics-launches-autonomous-pallet-for-rail-to-road-cargo-transfer?from_rss=1]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[The Logic Pallet system combines autonomous pallet movement with digital monitoring to automate the transfer of goods between railcars and trucks.]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 06:54:00 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[Wearable patch could detect overdose, then deliver lifesaving medication]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[https://insights.globalspec.com/article/25055/wearable-patch-could-detect-overdose-then-deliver-lifesaving-medication?from_rss=1]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[The wearable microneedle patch, dubbed the iNal patch, can detect fentanyl in the body and automatically deliver naloxone when it senses the drug.]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 05:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<dc:creator>Marie Donlon</dc:creator>
<dc:subject>Life Sciences</dc:subject>
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<title><![CDATA[Food waste transformed into membrane with 96.1% greater heat-storage rate, 1,000-cycle lifespan]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[https://insights.globalspec.com/article/25065/food-waste-transformed-into-membrane-with-96-1-greater-heat-storage-rate-1-000-cycle-lifespan?from_rss=1]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[To develop the membrane, the team blended food-waste-derived biochar, graphene and a phase-change material into a paper membrane appropriate for thermal management and energy recovery ventilation.]]></description>
<pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 21:36:00 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[Two-point versus three-point calibration: Choosing the best method for accurate pH measurement]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[https://insights.globalspec.com/article/24986/two-point-versus-three-point-calibration-choosing-the-best-method-for-accurate-ph-measurement?from_rss=1]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[While two-point calibration offers a quicker and simpler solution for routine checks, three-point calibration provides a more comprehensive adjustment that can account for electrode non-linearity and drift over a wider pH range.]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 08:15:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<dc:creator>Rajnigandha Shende, courtesy of Mettler Toledo</dc:creator>
<dc:subject>Materials and Chemicals</dc:subject>
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<title><![CDATA[Asahi Kasei's pre-doping trick boosts battery density 10%]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[https://insights.globalspec.com/article/25064/asahi-kasei-s-pre-doping-trick-boosts-battery-density-10?from_rss=1]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[New lithium carbonate additive counters capacity loss in silicon anodes, promising longer-lasting EV and robotics batteries without retooling existing production lines.]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 08:14:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<dc:creator>Peter Brown</dc:creator>
<dc:subject>Automotive</dc:subject>
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<title><![CDATA[MRCOOL launches 115 V DIY heat pump without outdoor unit amid growing HVAC wait times]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[https://insights.globalspec.com/article/25052/mrcool-launches-115-v-diy-heat-pump-without-outdoor-unit-amid-growing-hvac-wait-times?from_rss=1]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[The new MRCOOL Monoblock MTHP Series is an all-in-one, wall-mounted heat pump that provides year-round heating and cooling without an outdoor condenser, refrigerant-line installation or certified HVAC technician.]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 05:33:00 EDT</pubDate>
<guid><![CDATA[https://insights.globalspec.com/article/25052]]></guid>
<dc:creator>GlobalSpec News Desk</dc:creator>
<dc:subject>Consumer</dc:subject>
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<title><![CDATA[Researchers reinvent food packaging with biodegradable oxygen-scavenging plastic]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[https://insights.globalspec.com/article/25036/researchers-reinvent-food-packaging-with-biodegradable-oxygen-scavenging-plastic?from_rss=1]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[The researchers produced microcrystalline cellulose (MCC) from bacterial cellulose grown by fermenting coconut water, then incorporated it into a three-layer PLA film.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 04:45:00 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[Butterfly-inspired technology could transform air-quality monitoring]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[https://insights.globalspec.com/article/25057/butterfly-inspired-technology-could-transform-air-quality-monitoring?from_rss=1]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[In trials detecting SARS-CoV-2, the device achieved 100 times greater sensitivity than conventional pump-based samplers, the team revealed.]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:26:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<dc:creator>Marie Donlon</dc:creator>
<dc:subject>Environmental, Health and Safety</dc:subject>
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<title><![CDATA[Surrey project taps underground heat to tackle potholes]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[https://insights.globalspec.com/article/25058/surrey-project-taps-underground-heat-to-tackle-potholes?from_rss=1]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[The team set out to determine if a ground-source heating and cooling system is capable of regulating road temperatures year-round and thus lead to more resilient roadways.]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 07:33:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<dc:creator>Marie Donlon</dc:creator>
<dc:subject>Building and Construction</dc:subject>
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<title><![CDATA[Flywheel energy storage systems: Challenges and solutions]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[https://insights.globalspec.com/article/24987/flywheel-energy-storage-systems-challenges-and-solutions?from_rss=1]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[The flywheel energy storage system is a solid option for managing power produced by renewable energy sources.]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 08:15:00 EDT</pubDate>
<guid><![CDATA[https://insights.globalspec.com/article/24987]]></guid>
<dc:creator>N. Mughees</dc:creator>
<dc:subject>Energy and Natural Resources</dc:subject>
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<title><![CDATA[Vanzetti Engineering unveils ESK-IMO for the marine and industrial markets]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[https://insights.globalspec.com/article/25002/vanzetti-engineering-unveils-esk-imo-for-the-marine-and-industrial-markets?from_rss=1]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[The ESK-IMO removable submerged cryogenic pump is designed to meet the technological challenges of small-scale LNG terminals, floating storage and regasification units and other fast-growing market segments.]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 08:08:00 EDT</pubDate>
<guid><![CDATA[https://insights.globalspec.com/article/25002]]></guid>
<dc:creator>GlobalSpec News Desk</dc:creator>
<dc:subject>Energy and Natural Resources</dc:subject>
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<title><![CDATA[MOTIACT mechatronic grippers offer flexibility and precision]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[https://insights.globalspec.com/article/25007/motiact-mechatronic-grippers-offer-flexibility-and-precision?from_rss=1]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[The series is ideal for performing precise, consistent and accurately monitored gripping operations for moving parts, pallets and chucks in and out of CNC machines and automated work cells.]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 07:55:00 EDT</pubDate>
<guid><![CDATA[https://insights.globalspec.com/article/25007]]></guid>
<dc:creator>GlobalSpec News Desk</dc:creator>
<dc:subject>Supply Chain</dc:subject>
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<title><![CDATA[Acoustic system identifies drones by their 'sonic fingerprints']]></title>
<link><![CDATA[https://insights.globalspec.com/article/25053/acoustic-system-identifies-drones-by-their-sonic-fingerprints?from_rss=1]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[The new Fraunhofer system uses passive acoustic sensing and machine learning to detect and identify drones by their unique sound signatures.]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 07:05:00 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[Recyclable glue delivers fast, durable underwater bonds]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[https://insights.globalspec.com/article/25051/recyclable-glue-delivers-fast-durable-underwater-bonds?from_rss=1]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[The team created their so-called superglue by blending a supramolecular ionic liquid — which is a salt-like material whose molecules are held together by temporary, reversible interactions  — with a solvent called dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO).]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 08:42:00 EDT</pubDate>
<guid><![CDATA[https://insights.globalspec.com/article/25051]]></guid>
<dc:creator>Marie Donlon</dc:creator>
<dc:subject>Materials and Chemicals</dc:subject>
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