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Reading a time temperature transformation curve for metallurgy
To determine what will happen to an alloy as it cools under non-equilibrium conditions, metallurgists use a Time Temperature Transformation (TTT) curve.
Innovation worth consuming
Follow along with GlobalSpec for a review of just a few of the foods that are being turned into other products beyond their intended uses.
Magnet Schultz debuts its EN9100-certified solenoid valve
The high-tech proportional solenoid valve complies with EN9100, which adheres to quality management standards set by the International Standards Organization (ISO 9001).
EPLAN Forum 2024: Preparing engineering for the future
The event will focus on automated engineering, machine cabling, and integrating ERP and PDM systems.
An environmental downside to lithium-ion batteries
Widely heralded as contributing components in sustainable energy systems, lithium-ion batteries are also contributors to air and water quality degradation.
Fundamentals of wind energy conversion systems
Review the environmental benefits, operating mechanisms and components of wind energy conversion systems.
Novarc Technologies launches an industry first: AI, machine learning computer vision in arc welding to fully automate the pipe welding process
The real-time vision processing system constantly improves weld quality based on data collection and model enhancement to fully automate the pipe welding process.
Cutting-edge cooling systems for wine cellars and beyond
Discover Wine Guardian, the wine-specific product line offered by Air Innovations, which builds high-end process equipment for temperature and humidity control.
Team to print and grow lung tissue with mucus-based bio-ink
In a bid to better explore the production of lung tissue in the lab, the team sought to develop a suitable bio-ink as a means to 3D print structures mimicking human tissue.
Team turning egg whites into bio-ink for tissue engineering
To create the bio-ink, the team used a process that involved transforming ordinary egg whites, which are made up primarily of proteins, into a material appropriate for 3D bioprinting.
This robot can play amateur level ping-pong
Using a combination of advancements in robot design, including artificial intelligence (AI), the researchers have created an AI-based ping-pong playing robot with what they suggest is the highest performance level ever for a robot.
Koford announces four-pole slotless hall sensor brushless motor for motion control in aerospace actuators
The motor measures 2.36 inches in diameter and is 4.2 inches long and weighs 3.25 lbs. It also features a cog-free non-saturating design with linear behavior and sine back EMF for precision motion control.
Dolphin-skin inspired propeller promises to help oil tankers save tons of fuel annually
The propellor was recently trialed on a 300,000 ton very large crude carrier (VLCC), which completed three oil delivery trips, with China claiming that the bionic skin on the propeller resulted in a 2% reduction in the crude carrier’s fuel consumption.
CoreTigo and Raven.ai partner to elevate manufacturing efficiency and OEE through advanced technology integration
The partnership is set to provide manufacturers with fast and easy-to-use tools for improving Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and optimizing machine performance.
New cladding material steels nuclear fuel
Silicon carbide nuclear fuel cladding tubes that can withstand extreme temperatures and transform future fuel production technologies have been advanced.
Paxton Products exhibits energy efficient air systems at IMTS 2024
Energy efficient and custom-engineered air systems for the manufacturing technology space will be highlighted.
Handheld spectrometer rapidly detects harmful materials
The patented hand-held smartphone-based Raman spectrometer system reportedly enables the user to non-invasively identify potentially harmful chemicals or materials in the field.
Alliance Sensors Group debuts MR series LVIT inductive linear sensor for hydraulic and pneumatic cylinder position
The MR series is designed to be a drop-in form, fit and function replacement for magnetostrictive sensors.
Harvesting water from arid air
A device has been devised by MIT engineers to capture atmospheric water and satisfy potable water needs.
DUNMORE launches DUN-GUARD tamper-evident film
The film uses proprietary coating and lamination technology for brand protection and anti-counterfeiting applications.