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Fighting antibiotic-resistant biofilms with silver nanoparticles
To penetrate biofilms, the team developed a nanoparticle that combines various mechanisms for killing bacteria.
New military software cuts targeting time from 15 minutes to 60 seconds
Dubbed Shrike, the new technology recognizes targets with limited information and produces a mission ready for a call-for-fire using AI technology.
FBI seeks to upgrade drones with loud bang capability
The FBI has issued a notice of its intent to award a contract to U.K.-based Typhon Group Limited to purchase Sky Hero Loki accessories and attachments, which are designed to confuse and disorient hostage-takers, terrorists and other threats withing buildings.
PPG launches spray-on insulation coating for oil and gas, infrastructure industries
This silicone-based coating is designed for high-heat environments in the oil and gas, chemical, petrochemical and other critical infrastructure industries, where it offers improved safety, asset protection and operational efficiency compared to traditional thermal insulative materials.
US Army develops autonomous equipment decontamination system
The robotic system, dubbed the Autonomous Equipment Decontamination System, was created so that human soldiers can be removed from the threat of exposure to hazardous substances that the vehicle has encountered.
Students create pinecone-shaped wildfire detector
The device, dubbed Pyri, was inspired by pinecones and the phenomenon known as “pyriscence,” wherein plants adapted to fire release their seeds when exposed to high temperatures.
AI tool bridges the gap between NCOs, officers in US military
According to its developers, the AI Battle Buddy can seamlessly integrate with any device, including laptops and smartphones, and operate in fully air-gapped environments.
New air conditioners for hazardous areas
This system was developed specifically for use in hazardous areas and applications including control stations and cabinets, shelters and overpressure-encapsulated cabinets.
CIP safety module enables ABB drives
This easy-to-use, compact plug-in safety module enables seamless integration of ABB drives into a CIP Safety network with any CIP Safety PLC.
PCR plates for robotic automation applications
These dual polymer plates include polypropylene wells for optimal thermal transfer and enhanced reaction efficiency, leading to more accurate and reliable results.
Capture gel and western blot images from the benchtop
This system is designed for rapid, reliable and highly sensitive imaging of gels and western blots, all in a compact benchtop format.
Chevron automates the cleaning of underwater oil and gas assets with mini ROVs
Following trials of the mini ROVs, which were outfitted with a patented washing module, Chevron determined that the approach is safer, faster and easier to use for clearing unwanted marine growth from subsea structures.
Fluorometric detection of microbial pollutants: No lens required
A lensless fluorescence detection system was developed to provide highly sensitive detection of pathogenic microorganisms in drinking water in resource-limited areas.
Radiant receives ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accreditation from NVLAP
This accreditation demonstrates technical competence for a defined scope and the operation of a laboratory quality management system.
Accelerate discovery of therapies with this fully automated plasmid purification system
The system prepares high purity plasmid DNA in approximately 75 minutes, half the traditional process time and without the need for centrifugation.
Comau delivers a highly flexible assembly solution for JMC Ford’s high-end pickup manufacturing
The highly flexible welding automation solution has enabled 3+1 multi-vehicle co-production line with a 100% automation rate.
FPT Industrial and Bimotor power the new high tech marine fireboat for the principality of Monaco
FPT Industrial N67 550 marine engines provide propulsion for the new fireboat.
Landi Renzo Group makes its debut at IAA Transportation
The new EM-H mechatronic regulator and port fuel injector, engineered for hydrogen applications, will be showcased.
Coalition launches NASA-built greenhouse-gas-detection instrument
The Tanager-1 satellite will use onboard imaging spectrometer technology developed at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory to measure methane and carbon dioxide emissions on a global scale.
Building cities of the future with lava
As part of a project called Lavaforming, Arnhildur Pálmadóttir is detailing how lava might be used as a sustainable construction material.