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Researchers turn giant of the sea into a robot
At 5 m long and weighing 350 kg, the robotic whale shark can reportedly precisely mimic the swimming, turning, floating, diving and mouth movements of a real whale shark.
CNF-enhanced concrete promises to lead to stronger structures
Researchers are using cellulose nanofibrils (CNF), a plant-based material, to fortify concrete.
New drone detects chemical, nuclear threats
Frequentis developed a data fusion cell (DFC) that functions as a centralized hub for integrating information from various sources, including sensors and drones.
Autonomous excavating robots eyed for locating lunar boulders, building rocket blast shield walls
Robotic hydraulic excavators could potentially be employed to autonomously build stone walls using materials found abundantly on the moon as building blocks.
These transformer bots can be arranged in over 1,000 configurations
Researchers 3D printed hollow, plastic cubes and subsequently assembled 36 of them with rotating hinges, some of which were fixed with metal pins while others were activated wirelessly with a motor.
Extending the life of perovskite solar cells
A new encapsulation process increases photovoltaic device stability and service life.
Toray milestone supports US Army’s future long range assault aircraft
A carbon fiber production line upgrade doubles the production capacity of TORAYCA T1100 carbon fiber, a component in the U.S. Army’s Future Long Range Assault Aircraft.
Cutting noise during offshore wind system installation
The technique involves a patented jetting technology attached to the monopile, which lowers the resistance of the surrounding sandy soil.
Beyond liquid cooling: Boyd strengthens AI cooling innovation capabilities with Durbin Group acquisition
The acquisition enhances Boyd’s liquid cooling system technology portfolio with advanced two-phase liquid cooling capabilities that address thermal requirements of next-generation AI processors.
Renewal of alliance for plastics education in Mexico
Arburg’s Allrounder injection molding technology will be used to provide practical training to both technical students and future engineers specializing in the plastics industry.
E-Z LOK receives ISO certification
With a quality management system that conforms to ISO 9001 standards, the company can now meet user needs within statutory and regulatory requirements related to their products.
New AI system could pave the way for automated dental care
Perceptive’s dental robotics system reportedly combines advanced optical coherence tomography, imaging, artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics.
Northwestern biomaterial regrows cartilage
The material was applied to the damaged knee cartilage of animals and, following a period of six months, the team observed significant repair improvements wherein new cartilage developed.
Takumi to launch its UA400 5-axis machining center at IMTS
Machining manufacturer Takumi USA plans to introduce its UA400 5-axis machining center at IMTS, a trade show held in Chicago, Illinois, that features industrial machinery and technology.
AGC Inc. unveils sustainable fluoropolymer manufacturing process
A new process enables the manufacture of fluoropolymers without the use of surfactants.
First Gen IV reactor now rising in the US
The low-power reactor is the first non-light water design approved for construction by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission in more than 50 years.
S-335 two-axis fast steering mirror (FSM) piezo tip/tilt platform
The FSM is engineered for high-speed laser beam steering and image enhancement applications.
Gasmet Technologies announces certification for portable gas analyzer
Gasmet's GT6000 Mobilis is the first Fourier Transform Infrared portable analyzer to receive EN15267-4 QAL1 certification.
Pyrolysis process propels polystyrene recycling
The technology efficiently decomposes the plastic into monomers that can be reconstituted into virgin polystyrene.
Precision laser cutting tech from Fonon fulfills needs of heavy equipment manufacturing industry
Fonon’s flatbed multipurpose fiber laser cutting system reportedly presents the most advanced, high-performance, reliable, cost-effective way for manufacturers of heavy equipment and machine parts to cut metals, including highly reflective metals.