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<title><![CDATA[TrendForce warns of widening data center power gap]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[https://insights.globalspec.com/article/25121/trendforce-warns-of-widening-data-center-power-gap?from_rss=1]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[Global demand could outstrip grid supply by 268 GW as CSPs race to build AI infrastructure.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 08:41:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<dc:creator>Peter Brown</dc:creator>
<dc:subject>Energy and Natural Resources</dc:subject>
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<title><![CDATA[More light, longer distances — Teledyne’s new ToF camera]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[https://insights.globalspec.com/article/25122/more-light-longer-distances-teledyne-s-new-tof-camera?from_rss=1]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[The 3D device works in logistics, robotics, inspection and surveillance.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 08:19:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<dc:creator>Peter Brown</dc:creator>
<dc:subject>Electronics</dc:subject>
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<title><![CDATA[4 springs that can replace a coil spring]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[https://insights.globalspec.com/article/25104/4-springs-that-can-replace-a-coil-spring?from_rss=1]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[Wave springs are a major category of springs often overlooked, offering alternative configurations that enable engineers to optimize space, weight, force requirements and overall design flexibility.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 08:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<dc:subject>Consumer</dc:subject>
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<title><![CDATA[From roadmap to rack: What engineers must solve to make 800 VDC practical]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[https://insights.globalspec.com/article/25103/from-roadmap-to-rack-what-engineers-must-solve-to-make-800-vdc-practical?from_rss=1]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[AI data centers are concentrating more graphics processing units (GPUs) and more power into individual racks to improve computing performance and reduce chip-to-chip communication delays.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 07:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<dc:subject>Electronics</dc:subject>
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<title><![CDATA[Plastic waste turned into protein-packed cookies]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[https://insights.globalspec.com/article/25107/plastic-waste-turned-into-protein-packed-cookies?from_rss=1]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[In a bid to repurpose plastic waste, the team modified yeasts so that plastic and agricultural waste could be converted into edible proteins and flavoring molecules.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 05:23:00 EDT</pubDate>
<guid><![CDATA[https://insights.globalspec.com/article/25107]]></guid>
<dc:creator>Marie Donlon</dc:creator>
<dc:subject>Food and Beverage</dc:subject>
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<title><![CDATA[Self-healing hydrogel packs powerful healing and sensing into one material]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[https://insights.globalspec.com/article/25120/self-healing-hydrogel-packs-powerful-healing-and-sensing-into-one-material?from_rss=1]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[The UESTC team suggests it has overcome such limitations with a hydrogel that combines room-temperature self-healing, strong inherent adhesion and interfacial capacitive sensing within a single material.]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 21:11:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<dc:creator>Marie Donlon</dc:creator>
<dc:subject>Life Sciences</dc:subject>
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<title><![CDATA[Can data centers stabilize the grid?]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[https://insights.globalspec.com/article/25119/can-data-centers-stabilize-the-grid?from_rss=1]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[An argument for turning the facilities into an energy resource.]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 13:50:00 EDT</pubDate>
<guid><![CDATA[https://insights.globalspec.com/article/25119]]></guid>
<dc:creator>Michael A Mullane for IEC e-tech</dc:creator>
<dc:subject>Energy and Natural Resources</dc:subject>
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<title><![CDATA[Air traffic control is becoming more automated. Is regulation keeping up?]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[https://insights.globalspec.com/article/25115/air-traffic-control-is-becoming-more-automated-is-regulation-keeping-up?from_rss=1]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[The introduction of automated air traffic control systems aims to improve the operational safety and efficiency of air traffic controllers. But these automated systems could introduce new risks.]]></description>
<pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<dc:creator>Cindy Hendrikse, Ph.D in aviation law, University of Cape Town</dc:creator>
<dc:subject>Aerospace and Defense</dc:subject>
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<title><![CDATA[What is pH drift? How is it fixed?]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[https://insights.globalspec.com/article/25116/what-is-ph-drift-how-is-it-fixed?from_rss=1]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[Not all drifting pH readings indicate that the sample is changing. Sample pH drift results from genuine chemical changes in the sample, whereas electrode drift originates from the sensor or measurement system itself. Distinguishing between these two sources is essential.]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 15:46:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<dc:creator>Kajal S. Jaiswal, Ph.D, courtesy of Mettler Toledo</dc:creator>
<dc:subject>Materials and Chemicals</dc:subject>
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<title><![CDATA[Octopus-inspired patch delivers a powerful boost to drug delivery]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[https://insights.globalspec.com/article/25114/octopus-inspired-patch-delivers-a-powerful-boost-to-drug-delivery?from_rss=1]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[To develop the patch, the team combined cellulose nanofibers with an octopus-inspired suction architecture to achieve both attachment stability and transdermal delivery performance.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 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[ITG expands high voltage choke portfolio]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[https://insights.globalspec.com/article/25112/itg-expands-high-voltage-choke-portfolio?from_rss=1]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[The nanocrystalline core devices are designed for higher-voltage electronic systems.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 08:49:00 EDT</pubDate>
<guid><![CDATA[https://insights.globalspec.com/article/25112]]></guid>
<dc:creator>Peter Brown</dc:creator>
<dc:subject>Electronics</dc:subject>
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<title><![CDATA[Legrand's new outlet tackles 2026 NEC EV rule]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[https://insights.globalspec.com/article/25113/legrand-s-new-outlet-tackles-2026-nec-ev-rule?from_rss=1]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[The goal is to meet growing EV adoption and homeowners wanting new infrastructure.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 08:33:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<dc:creator>Peter Brown</dc:creator>
<dc:subject>Automotive</dc:subject>
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<title><![CDATA[New adhesives grip hard, then release with precision]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[https://insights.globalspec.com/article/25108/new-adhesives-grip-hard-then-release-with-precision?from_rss=1]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[The team developed a tape featuring adhesive and plastic backing layers that can be recycled together. Aptly called a "mono-material," both of the tape’s layers are chemically similar but perform different functions.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 06:41:00 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[New printing system lets smartphones instantly verify anti-counterfeit labels]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[https://insights.globalspec.com/article/25063/new-printing-system-lets-smartphones-instantly-verify-anti-counterfeit-labels?from_rss=1]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[The smartphone-based detector can reportedly measure how light interacts with the anti-counterfeit label, the data from which is subsequently analyzed with a machine-learning system to confirm the origin of the label in question.]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 19:00:00 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[New hydrogel packaging offers a freshness check with just a glance]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[https://insights.globalspec.com/article/25062/new-hydrogel-packaging-offers-a-freshness-check-with-just-a-glance?from_rss=1]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[Designed to offer shoppers a visible signal of food spoilage without opening the package, this new material can also reportedly self-repair, thus keeping bacteria out during shipping and handling.]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 07:12:00 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[How to choose the right pH sensor]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[https://insights.globalspec.com/article/25061/how-to-choose-the-right-ph-sensor?from_rss=1]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[The pH electrode is the core component of the pH measurement system, responsible for sensing and detecting changes in pH levels accurately. It converts the chemical information — specifically the activity of hydrogen ions in the sample — into an electrical potential.]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<dc:creator>Neha Shinde, courtesy of Mettler Toledo</dc:creator>
<dc:subject>Life Sciences</dc:subject>
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<title><![CDATA[‘Nanobone’ gives the body a new way to regrow bone]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[https://insights.globalspec.com/article/25106/nanobone-gives-the-body-a-new-way-to-regrow-bone?from_rss=1]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[The calcium-aluminosilicate nanomaterial triggers the body’s own transforming growth factor ß1 (TGF-ß1), which immediately encourages clotting and recruits bone-forming stem cells to expedite bone regeneration.]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 09:53:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<dc:creator>Marie Donlon</dc:creator>
<dc:subject>Life Sciences</dc:subject>
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<title><![CDATA[Understanding transient flow in high-viscosity pumps]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[https://insights.globalspec.com/article/25059/understanding-transient-flow-in-high-viscosity-pumps?from_rss=1]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[Transient flow analysis is expected to become a standard part of automated fluid handling and process optimization in high-viscosity pumping applications.]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 07:30:00 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[New seaweed-inspired approach removes ocean microplastics regardless of size]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[https://insights.globalspec.com/article/25050/new-seaweed-inspired-approach-removes-ocean-microplastics-regardless-of-size?from_rss=1]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[According to its developers, the biopolymer mesh cleans microplastics from both saltwater and freshwater, thereby helping to lessen the impact of microplastics on aquatic ecosystems.]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 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[Beer-making could help sand filters trap harmful bacteria]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[https://insights.globalspec.com/article/25047/beer-making-could-help-sand-filters-trap-harmful-bacteria?from_rss=1]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[The malt spent rootlets biochar (MSRB) material was developed when the team converted the rootlets into biochar via pyrolysis at 850° C.]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 05:33:00 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[Waste rice husks transformed into reusable filters that trap toxic dyes]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[https://insights.globalspec.com/article/25045/waste-rice-husks-transformed-into-reusable-filters-that-trap-toxic-dyes?from_rss=1]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[The team converted discarded rice husk into a sponge-like filter that can capture industrial synthetic dyes from textile manufacturing, leather processing, paper production and aquaculture.]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 04:34:00 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[New optical “fingerprints” make fakes harder to replicate]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[https://insights.globalspec.com/article/25105/new-optical-fingerprints-make-fakes-harder-to-replicate?from_rss=1]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[According to the KAIST team, the distinct microscopic fingerprints created by the randomly assembled colloidal nanoparticles can be validated with a smartphone flashlight and a laser pointer.]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 04:09:00 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[Understanding high precision planetary reducers]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[https://insights.globalspec.com/article/25085/understanding-high-precision-planetary-reducers?from_rss=1]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[Planetary reducers deliver compact, efficient, reliable speed reduction, torque multiplication and lower torsional inertia ratios across industrial automation applications.]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 07:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<dc:subject>Consumer</dc:subject>
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<title><![CDATA[Eucalyptus bark waste gets a second life as a carbon filter for cleaner air, water]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[https://insights.globalspec.com/article/25049/eucalyptus-bark-waste-gets-a-second-life-as-a-carbon-filter-for-cleaner-air-water?from_rss=1]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[The team found a simple way to transform the bark into a porous carbon material.]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 04:00:00 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[US energy storage capacity nearly doubles in 1.5 years]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[https://insights.globalspec.com/article/25097/us-energy-storage-capacity-nearly-doubles-in-1-5-years?from_rss=1]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[And a record 20.2 GWh of energy storage deployed in Q2.]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 08:57:00 EDT</pubDate>
<guid><![CDATA[https://insights.globalspec.com/article/25097]]></guid>
<dc:creator>Peter Brown</dc:creator>
<dc:subject>Energy and Natural Resources</dc:subject>
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