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Space radar identifies threats the size of a football from 22,000 miles away
Under the Deep Space Advanced Radar Capability (Darc) program, 27 radar dishes, each of which will stand 20 m tall, will be erected on the St Davids peninsula in southwest Wales.
Identifying ships from space
The CogniSAT-6 satellite, which is operated by Dublin-based space technology firm Ubotica, uses AI to identify and detail terrestrial objects in real time for what its developers suggest is the first time.
Study: Social media posts may point to potential terrorists
The team believes that the technology could one day be a tool to help law enforcement analyze risk within social networks.
Nokia introduces new warehouse monitoring inventory system featuring drones
This technology enables warehouse operators to employ autonomous drones to individually count items — such as cases or cartons — in any racked inventory location, both accurately and efficiently.
Common types of electrical heating
Electricity is harnessed to yield heat through Joule heating, where electricity flowing through a conductor (usually with high resistance) generates heat.
Softing IT Networks extends CableMaster Series of Ethernet cable testers to include CableMaster PoE
This handy Ethernet cable tester includes wiremaps, integrated length measurement, a tone generator and power over Ethernet (PoE) identification.
Vortec exhibits compressed air cooling solutions at IMTS 2024
The company will showcase its line of compressed air cooling products for the manufacturing technology show.
EXAIR’s new mobile app enhances user experience
App users can quickly browse and place products directly into their environment to ensure a perfect fit into their application.
A stretch in wearable battery design
A flexible lithium-ion battery has been engineered with an electrolyte layer that can expand by 5,000%.
New universal bail arms for portable electronic enclosures
These ergonomic tilt/swivel carry handles double as desk stands and can be positioned at the perfect angle for viewing and operation.
Mitsubishi Electric Automation is celebrating 50 years of supporting the machine tool industry in North America at IMTS 2024
Join the celebration at Booth 338136 to experience the latest automation innovations and advanced machining through interactive demonstrations.
New tool sniffs out explosives
The approach detects trace amounts of explosives such as nitroglycerin and RDX in the air at very low levels and within mere seconds using extremely sensitive detection equipment.
UK startup builds robot for hazardous environments
Oxford Dynamics’ Strider is specifically intended to improve safety in environments with chemical, biological or nuclear threats, as well as areas with lethal radiation exposure.
Largest US solar plus storage system now feeding the grid
The largest solar plus battery energy storage project in the U.S. is now operational in Clark County, Nevada.
Kelvion introduces groundbreaking hybrid cooling system to revolutionize thermal efficiency
The system balances water and energy consumption while setting a new standard in the heat rejection industry.
The importance of a custom heat source for mass spectrometry
Here is how immersion heaters can deliver proper temperature control in mass spectrometry to ensure accurate and consistent results.
Clearing the air with art
Built into the artwork are positively charged filters that discreetly remove airborne particles and bacteria in the room located below the mesh fabric "canvas."
Zero lubrication bearings in the sun
A new maintenance-free and cost-effective pillow block bearing for solar tracker applications has been designed by Igus.
These robots are cleaning up after us
Follow along with GlobalSpec as we review robots designed for picking up after us — whether it’s in our homes or out in the world.
Rotary launches its LT35A air-hydraulic lifting table
The LT35A provides automotive service and repair shops with new levels of flexibility, functionality and safety by easily lifting EV batteries and other heavy components, including engines and transmissions.