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Corrugated wall coverings promise to passively cool buildings
To reach this conclusion, the team added corrugated siding to a small test building, which reportedly lowered the temperatures of the wall.
At IMTS 2024: The advantages of machining/3D printing combination
Discover the latest advances in additive manufacturing, 3D printing, precision milling and more.
Yokogawa to release lightweight, energy efficient OpreX Battery Web Gauge ES-5 for production of battery electrode sheets
The system monitors and controls the quality of thickness in the electrode manufacturing of rechargeable batteries such as lithium-ion batteries.
Testing satellites with friction-free 3DOF spherical air bearings
The frictionless nature of these bearings makes it easy to simulate a satellite's zero-gravity environment.
A sustainable alternative to lithium batteries
The world's first 18650 potassium-ion battery represents a sustainable and cost-efficient alternative to the widely used lithium-ion battery chemistry.
Team powers robot leg with artificial muscles
The team replicated the extensor and flexor muscle construction found in humans and animals, thus ensuring that the robotic leg can move in both directions, using electro-hydraulic actuators, dubbed HASELs.
Join ZERUST at IMTS 2024: Presentation on dual action cleaning and rust prevention
Learn how these products combine cleaning and rust prevention to streamline operations and enhance efficiency.
Encoders: The unsung heroes of manufacturing
Delve into this comprehensive guide to implementing and understanding encoders in manufacturing.
Electric bandage expedites wound healing
The team created WPEDs, which are disposable wound dressings featuring electrodes on one side and a small, biocompatible battery, which is composed of a magnesium anode and a silver/silver chloride cathode with a dry cellulose separator impregnated with sodium chloride, on the other side.
Team develops lignin-derived coating for protective gloves
The new coating offers abrasion resistance, and is both waterproof and resistant to chemicals and oil. Its developers suggest that the coating even protects against cuts and punctures.
New saliva test detects heart failure at home in mere minutes
The eCaDI device is comprised of five layers — three layers of transparent, flexible plastic, combined with layers of double-sided adhesive.
Hexagon streamlines manufacturing quality and assembly processes with high-productivity, high-accuracy measurement of large components
The Leica Absolute Tracker ATS800 offers manufacturers significantly improved productivity in large-scale part manufacturing and assembly, where its reflector tracking and high-accuracy direct scanning are combined to rapidly and reliably measure critical features and minimize production bottlenecks on the shop floor.
HS series portable hydraulic submersible pumps: High-performance solutions for hazardous environments
One of the main advantages of these pumps is their hydraulic operation, which enables safe function without electricity, reducing the risk of electrical hazards in challenging environments.
Neles XH trunnion mounted ball valves: Advanced, low-torque solutions for high-pressure applications
These valves are engineered to meet the latest product specifications and performance standards, ensuring compliance with ISO 15848 for fugitive emissions, to promote sustainable operation.
New wildfire-shielding gel promises to protect homes
When introduced to the heat of a wildfire, the water in the gel will evaporate and the cellulose will burn away, leaving behind a silica-based aerogel with excellent insulation properties.
AI uses tongue color to make predictions about diseases
According to the team, the algorithms achieved a 98% rate of accuracy in predicting assorted diseases when the artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm analyzed the color of the human tongue.
Festo ELGD-TB actuator series: Where high-performance, lightweight automation meets precision and flexibility
One of the standout features of the ELGD-TB series is its high dynamic response and short positioning times, making it ideal for applications that require rapid movements and precise control.
A path to fully recyclable lithium batteries
Prospects for fully recycling all components of rechargeable solid-state lithium batteries improve with a reconfigured device design developed at Pennsylvania State University.
ASC opens innovation awards and submissions for 2025
The awards recognize the top three cutting edge innovations from the adhesive and sealant industry.
Learn how to manufacture maritime parts in hours at IMTS 2024
New cold spray additive manufacturing technology prints nickel aluminum bronze parts in a fraction of the time traditionally required.