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Plasma-based treatment helps cut flowers stay fresh for weeks
At the conclusion of two weeks, the team discovered that the plasma-treated flower bunches had, overall, maintained their color and freshness.
Hiroshi Fujiwara and Robert Little selected for 2026 Joseph F. Engelberger Robotics Awards
Robotics industry’s most prestigious honor recognizes global leadership and real-world applications advancing automation.
Automate 2026 brings popular Humanoid Robot Forum and NVIDIA-sponsored Humanoid Robot Pavilion to show
The third annual Humanoid Robot Forum as well as a dedicated Humanoid Robot Pavilion will be featured as part of Automate, North America’s largest robotics and automation trade show.
AI and robotics leaders to headline Automate 2026
The Association for Advancing Automation (A3) today announced the keynote lineup for Automate 2026, as artificial intelligence (AI) reshapes industrial automation.
Pinpointing E. coli pollution in real time
A predictive modeling framework can estimate E. coli contamination risk in recreational waters up to 24 hours in advance with approximately 85% accuracy.
Next-gen 3D-printed bone implants mimic nature’s design
Using hydroxyapatite, which is the same compound that creates the mineral structure of natural bone, the team built bone-like scaffolds that support the body’s own capacity for tissue regeneration.
Fatigue life prediction in mechanical components under cyclic loading
It is a long game, a long-term analysis of repetitive component structure and material toughness that’s seldom, if ever, calculated as a single peak loading event.
Overcoming the high-speed semiconductor testing challenge
Molex company, has introduced the DaVinci Gen V. Built upon a patented mechanical foundation, this fifth-generation coaxial test socket provides an out-of-the-box solution engineered to overcome impedance tuning and signal degradation hurdles.
AI reveals the invisible magnetic chaos wasting energy inside electric motors
A new AI-powered physics tool may help electric motors waste less energy by decoding their mysterious magnetic “maze” patterns.
A sewage ‘superhighway’ takes shape in Singapore
A superhighway of underground tunnels is under construction to help Singapore fulfill its water supply and reclamation services.
Structural health monitoring systems for bridges and infrastructure
Not to be a fatalist, but even newly commissioned bridges and other recently realized infrastructure assets can suffer from hidden defects.
Watch: Blue Origin rocket test goes boom
Another rocket bites the dust in the privatized space race. Billionaire owner vows to press on, but it's currently unclear when that can occur.
The role of hybrid-electric retrofits on the road to a net-zero aerospace industry
Electric propulsion alone won’t do the trick unless there is an unprecedented breakthrough in battery energy density. But hybrid systems might be a pragmatic bridge until that time comes.
Deep learning versus continual learning for environmental control
Static models provide consistent, low-variance control under known conditions, while continual learning systems introduce flexibility at the cost of increased computational and operational complexity.
Norton RazorStar product line expands with new fiber discs
The discs now feature a stronger disc backing to extend product life and deliver a smoother operator experience.
E-book: Chemical processes
Specifying the right analyzer for online process measurements requires a thorough understanding of the sample conditions, all components present and the primary purpose or intent of the measurement.
EPA amends PFAS destruction and disposal guidance
Technologies with the lowest potential for releasing PFAS to the environment based on site-specific conditions are recommended.
Innovative FAULHABER drive system for smart logistics
The DualGear drive system has been specifically designed for applications in conveyor belts as well as in compact wheel drives of autonomous logistics systems.
A practical resource to select and apply AC motor control solutions
This guide covers core AC motor control concepts, where VFDs fit compared to starters and soft starters, and the fundamentals of how drives control speed and torque.
Improving coating performance and efficiency in agricultural equipment manufacturing — A case study: UNIA Group
UNIA Group, a leading European OEM with over 140 years of manufacturing experience, modernized its coating operations by implementing advanced powder and liquid finishing technologies.