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Augmenting hydrocarbon recovery from tight formations
This technology can boost oil and gas recovery from shale and other tight formations.
Vacuum-compatible high load hexapod
The hexapod features a load capacity of up to 80 kg while maintaining repeatability to ±0.2 µm and six-axis motion capability.
New buoy designed to deter jellyfish
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.
Overcoming automation's traditional limits with micro-pneumatics
More conventional systems continue to rely on complex networks of physical tubing, air relays and mechanical switches for logic functions.
Advanced nuclear reactor achieves criticality
The Mark-0 sodium heat pipe-cooled microreactor developed by California-based Antares was recently brought to zero-power fueled criticality.
Nuvoton launches NuML Studio: A simple tool to build and deploy AI on microcontrollers
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.
Vertiv launches water-saving upgrades for data center fluid system commissioning
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.
Home heating transported by rail tunnels
Subterranean rail infrastructure can perform functions in addition to passenger and freight transport: these structures can transfer thermal energy to heat and cool homes.
OKW’s new pole/mast bracket for enclosures in harsh industrial/outdoor locations
The tough new bracket is engineered for horizontal/vertical mounting of sealed electronic enclosures on poles/masts.
The mix index: How precision flow is changing industrial processing
Say goodbye to agitator dead zones.
How phase change materials enhance thermal management
Thermal management is crucial in systems because high operating temperatures are the leading cause of electronic component failures.
Mastering inventory planning in an unpredictable supply landscape
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.
Copley Controls to show compact module drives and custom integrated motor-drive assemblies at Automate 2026
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.
Advanced drone motor (ADM): Custom-engineered propulsion for next-generation UAVs
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.
Three-layer armor defends vehicles against mines, rockets, drones
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.
New heat-compressed silk material beats wood in strength, challenges Kevlar, carbon fiber
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.
Hydrogen electrolysis finds some unlikely water sources
Despite its overwhelming positivity, green hydrogen production is costly. Renewable resources are still not widespread in adoption.
US scientists develop new way to detect chemical weapons, nerve agents
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.
Biodegradable fruit wash removes pesticides, extends freshness
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.
Smart coaster helps hospital staff keep track of patient hydration
To address the concerns surrounding dehydration among hospital patients – specifically senior and dementia patients – a coaster-like device was developed.