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Self-powered, water-skimming robot 'bugs' to detect environmental data
Researchers achieved power generation close to 1 mW — enough to potentially power the robot's mechanical movement as well as the sensors for tracking environmental data.
Service solutions from NORD provide local support with global reach
NORD delivers comprehensive service and support with their global service network located in 80 countries worldwide.
Precious metal clad composite wire improves performance and value over solid wire
Custom manufactured clad metal wire can be formulated to improve performance characteristics of solid precious metal wire at a small fraction the cost of solid.
DHS develops robot dog that kills Wi-Fi, freezes home devices
The four-legged robot dog called NEO is equipped with an antenna array that is capable of jamming wireless networks.
Ingestible healthcare: Wellness from within
Capsule-sized smart-pill technology promises to be a boon for the healthcare industry, potentially offering healthcare professionals insight into the darkest reaches of the human body.
Japan proposes network of conveyor belts as solution for pending logistics crisis
The so-called Autoflow Road would be composed of a network of massive conveyor belts that would flow through tunnels underneath major highways and on above ground tracks, linking Japan’s two largest cities.
New device promises to resume heart blood circulation in 3 minutes
The system is designed to be used in emergency situations to control an injured person’s bleeding and to perform an emergency thoracotomy, which is surgery for gaining access to the pleural space of the chest.
Research signals divergent greenhouse gas emission trends
Measures to reduce atmospheric levels of ozone layer-depleting chemicals are proving effective as emissions of nitrous oxide, a potent greenhouse gas, are on the rise.
Igus to exhibit cutting-edge engineering and automation solutions at IMTS 2024
The company will showcase its latest advancements at two booths, highlighting its commitment to improving motion and automating factories efficiently and cost-effectively.
Join Zimmermann at IMTS 2024
The FZU22, a five-axis portal milling machine for the machining of various workpiece shapes, sizes and materials, will be introduced to the North American market.
New AI-powered dynamic slotting simplifies warehouse reslotting with click of a button
The software intelligently sifts through an abundance of warehouse data to serve up optimal slotting recommendations in minutes.
High-shear reversible homogenizer ensures abrasive product stability
The unit effectively wets out powders that are prone to float or stick together and provides fine grain emulsification.
Supercharge your career with an IMTS Elevate program
I At IMTS 2024, three impactful communities in the manufacturing industry — job shops, women and people from Spanish-speaking countries — will have the chance to connect, develop and grow through on-site IMTS Elevate program.
'Smart' vending machine dispenses bullets instead of snacks
The vending machines are beginning to show up in U.S. grocery stores in Alabama, Oklahoma and Texas, with the company’s intent of making bullets ‘more available’ for customers.
Automating the impossible in any factory, in any country
Explore how Bosch Rexroth combined the Anybus Communicator with their Smart Flex Effector to bring industrial automation’s most versatile compensation module to the world.
Heracell incubators support the future of fully automated labs
These innovative carbon dioxide incubators deliver new features compatible with lab automation, supporting emerging automated cell therapy production processes.
Shade variations of black and gray for LSR pigments
Both standard and custom pigments for liquid silicone rubber (LSR) are available, including a surprising variety of shades of black and gray.
Understanding the pH electrode
Gain clarity on the design and function of the pH electrode in sensing the pH of solutions.
Chemical process easily separates textile fibers for recycling
Because modern-day clothing is composed of multiple fiber types, researchers developed a new approach for chemically separating these fibers so that they can be recycled with ease.
Team creates perching drones with a hugging-wing design
PercHug can passively perch on vertical poles — such as scaffolding, towers or trees. Further, the drone uses an “upturned nose” for reorienting and also includes foldable wings for wrapping.