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New hydrogel promises to slow and treat arthritis
Expected to slow the progression of and potentially treat osteoarthritis, the new technique uses “hydrogel microspheres” in combination with an antibody to restore cartilage lubrication.
Loop heat pipe harnesses waste heat
As the system can tap up to 10 kW of heat, it is considered to offer the largest heat transport capability available.
Ultra-low-profile Z-Tip-Tilt nanopositioning stage provides frictionless motion
The platform is designed for demanding alignment applications in optics, semiconductors, precision assembly and photonics.
Southco: Quick access fastener vs a traditional screw?
The main advantages of a quick access fastener over a traditional screw are the reduced time and effort required to operate it.
Robots perform offshore wind farm inspection tasks
A robotic solution for surveilling floating offshore wind farms has been trialed.
Using light — not heat — to destroy PFAS
A room-temperature defluorination method offers a promising solution for treating perfluoroalkyl substances.
Belden launches solutions that promote safety and security without sacrificing mission-critical performance
New data acquisition, orchestration and transmission products are designed for secure, high-quality performance in critical applications.
Anti-bleed gel promises to save soldiers' lives
Cresilon’s plant-based hemostatic gel, dubbed Traumagel, is expected to temporarily control the flow of blood when applied externally to a wound.
Disconnect switches
Industry-leading 80 A disconnect switches for motors up to 75 hp/600 V with a range of 16 A to 150 A/600 V.
Fundamentals of metallurgical carburization and diffusion
Carburization is used most often for components that have high wear, such as gear teeth, fasteners, locks, camshafts, railroad wheels and many others. In particular, these components need to be resistant to wear, but also need to undergo repeated, cyclic stresses.
Two-finger robotic hand takes on everyday manipulation tasks
The robotic system can pick up objects of assorted shapes and textures and subsequently place them in specified locations.
AV Automation introduces its high-capacity pick-and-place robot
The robot is designed to handle boxes weighing between 7 kg and 1,000 kg. This makes it appropriate for industries requiring heavy lifting capabilities.
Watch Purigo, the unmanned orchard spraying robot
This electric robot performs the same spraying tasks with only 15.1% of the power of conventional sprayers, consuming six times less energy than traditional systems.
GreenPowerMonitor introduces new Energy Management System for enhanced renewable power plant control
The system automatically generates active power dispatch schedules based on weather forecasts to ensure optimal power output.
Report signals snowballing climate change trends
Historical and new data reflect evidence that climate change is increasingly affecting people’s health, society and ecosystems in the U.S.
Delta’s new Breez Benicia ceiling fans transform airflow with advanced energy efficiency
The fans deliver up to 70% energy savings, air flow exceeding 4,500 CFM and power consumption of less than 13 W.
Are you calibrating your pharma pH meter correctly? Watch for these mistakes
Here are common mistakes to avoid during pH meter calibration to ensure consistent and trustworthy pH measurements in pharmaceutical applications.
Choker-like wearable detects and broadcasts silently mouthed words
Hoping to redefine the field of silent speech interface (SSI), the researchers were able to create the choker using embedded ultrasensitive textile strain sensor technology.
Plan, inspect and maintain for winter's harsh conditions: BriskHeat's freeze protection guide
Use these guides and checklists to protect property from damage caused by exposure to cold temperatures.
Newly engineered Norton NORaX abrasive belts offer significantly improved finishing, polishing performance
The new belts have up to 30% better performance compared with other belts in their class.