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Steel-ball device helps buildings ride out earthquakes
The simple energy-dissipation device, the team explained, is a cylinder filled with steel balls that relies on the power of friction to protect infrastructure from earthquakes, wind and industrial vibrations.
HCSS unveils the future of HeavyBid on the web
Civil construction estimators can now securely manage bids from the office, the field or remote locations, free from the constraints of a desktop setup.
ROSS Controls announces new hydraulic lockout valves
These are engineered to block the flow of hydraulic fluid in order stop cylinder motions.
Black soldier fly larvae emerge as safe solution for organic waste disposal
During trials of the new approach, the larvae ate spoiled food, sewage sludge and livestock manure, thus removing most human-pathogenic viruses.
Purdue team creates safer technique for locating buried pipes
The device is expected to improve upon traditional ground-penetrating radar (GPR) data to better determine the location, orientation and radius of underground pipes.
EPC accelerates robotics innovation with integrated three-phase BLDC motor drive inverter
The motor drive inverter evaluation board is specifically engineered for humanoid robot joint applications.
Advancing precision metrology: New frontiers in confocal chromatic sensing
Micro-Epsilon’s latest portfolio expansion addresses these precise industrial demands by introducing new architectures designed for severely limited installation spaces, complex multi-layer materials and extreme environmental conditions.
NORD Drivesystems at LogiMAT 2026 in Stuttgart
NORD’s presentation at LogiMAT will include the new variants of its decentralized NORDAC LINK frequency inverter series.
Arburg at Chinaplas 2026: Everything for the Asian market
The new Allrounder Trend electric machine concept will celebrate its Asian premiere at Chinaplas 2026.
Paving block made entirely from recycled mollusk shells, mining waste
The team replaced traditional mortar and concrete aggregates with a shell-based material made from Acanthocardia tuberculata, an edible saltwater clam commonly canned and sold commercially.
Refrigerant alternatives and industry adoption
The shift away from high global warming potential fluorinated gases in cooling systems requires technical re-evaluation of the balance between thermodynamic efficiency, operational safety and total lifecycle climate impact.
Innodisk, RealSense and EverestLabs partner to enable real-time AI sorting for industrial recycling
The solution combines Innodisk’s APEX-P200 edge AI system, RealSense depth cameras, and EverestLabs’ RecycleOS platform to enable accurate material identification and sorting directly on recycling facility production lines.
Formula 1: new sustainability rules are changing the way races are won
Technologies refined in racing have later appeared elsewhere, from advanced braking and handling systems in road cars to sensor technologies now used in hospitals.
Designing connected medical devices? Don’t overlook these cybersecurity risks
Modern medical devices function as connected nodes within complex clinical networks instead of isolated instruments. A single vulnerability can consequently compromise patient safety, data integrity and institutional trust.
Bacteria turn plastic bottles into a drug to treat Parkinson’s disease
The new method harnesses the power of bacteria to convert post-consumer plastic into L-DOPA, which is a medication for the neurological disorder.
METCASE’s MINIMET compact instrument enclosures now in custom sizes and new colors
These are ideal for medical electronics, test and measurement, industrial control, peripherals, interfaces, switchboxes, communications and laboratory equipment.
Southco introduces R4-50 heavy-duty rotary latch to improve cab access and operator safety
Designed for off-highway and agricultural equipment, the rotary latch enables independent interior and exterior actuation, reduces vibration and accidental release, and offers flexible integration for cab door systems.
Rifle-mounted laser disables drones with a burst of light beams
The platform is designed to counter unmanned aerial threats using non-kinetic directed-energy technology that disrupts or disables hostile drones, thereby protecting military forces and critical infrastructure.
Fish scales could pave the way for human cornea regeneration
Following thorough analysis, the team found that fish scales showed strong potential for corneal repair and regeneration, demonstrating functional success in lab tests and in implanted experimental animals.
IKO LCRB crossed roller bearings dramatically lower weight and size for low- to medium-precision designs
These roller bearings can have as much as 60% less mass than equivalently sized alternatives, helping designers downsize equipment, maximize operating efficiency and reduce cost.