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Food waste-derived biodegradable bioplastics in development
As the food waste-derived bioplastics can quickly biodegrade in sea water, they promise to reduce the impact of pollution on marine life around the world.
Airworthy material handling system in development for USSOCOM
The sub-10,000 lb airworthy system occupies just one pallet position while excelling at all cargo loading and unloading tasks for full-sized, fully loaded 463L pallets in a variety of challenging conditions and locations.
Empowering the grid with superconducting power lines
The technology can move more power over long distances, with the same footprint as traditional lines.
MicroX ULTRA: Industry-first micro tool grinding using nanometer resolution down to D0.03 mm
The machine makes micro tool grinding easier, more precise and more productive as the only nano-level resolution micro tool grinder.
Cosen Saws to exhibit solutions at IMTS Chicago 2024
Cosen Saws will be presenting some of their top saw models and newest cutting solutions at IMTS 2024 in Chicago, Illinois.
Pallet by pallet: Intelligent robotic vision system
This intelligent robot-supported depalletizer uses two Ensenso 3D cameras from IDS Imaging Development Systems GmbH to provide the required image data.
Bioactives and nanotech are saving patients from serious infections
Over time, advancements in material science and nanotechnology have created more sophisticated and effective antimicrobial coatings — such as these.
New glassy gels are strong and adhesive
This new class of materials is difficult to break despite containing more than 50% liquid.
FPT Industrial increases its presence at IAA TRANSPORTATION 2024
The focus will be on helping customers transition toward new, sustainable technologies in the transportation of both people and goods.
Zurich Airport starts trial operation of Rohde & Schwarz security scanners
The scanner works with millimeter-wave technology and renders the captured image data anonymously, while also analyzing it in order to detect prohibited items on passengers quickly and accurately.
Advanced wound care technologies drive patient healing in new ways
These innovative materials solutions are designed to create an optimal healing environment, manage exudate, reduce infection risks and enhance patient comfort.
Patented torsional drilling technology developed for oil and gas operators
Threlix targets the challenges associated with drilling dysfunctions, such as vibration and torsional oscillations, which are often encountered with rotary steerable systems (RSS).
Updated cost and performance data for the US power sector
The free, open-source data system provides detailed cost and performance data for energy technologies as a valuable resource for U.S. utility planners and grid operators.
Zygo shows best-in-class optics manufacturing capabilities at Farnborough International Airshow
The company will showcase its design and manufacturing expertise in advanced optical metrology systems and ultra- precise optical components and assemblies for mission critical applications.
Wärtsilä debuts hydrogen-ready engine power plant
Touted as the world’s first large-scale 100% hydrogen-ready engine power plant, the system incorporates the highly efficient Wärtsilä 31 engine platform.
Delivering drugs to targeted areas with textile fibers
With the goal of local delivery in mind, thereby avoiding the complicated variety of current drug delivery solutions wherein the drug travels through the bloodstream, thus accounting for high dosages, the new approach attempts to avoid unwanted side effects due to high dosage levels.
Medical metals: Examining metallic materials in implants
Biomedical implants must meet stringent requirements issued by the Food and Drug Administration. As a result, these metallic materials are often the preferred choice for non-cosmetic implants.
Algae-derived robots promise to treat IBD without drugs
Researchers have injected a microrobot inside a liquid pill in a bid to treat inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) without the need for drugs with potentially troubling side effects.
Sustainable remediation of heavy metals in groundwater
Extracted heavy metals are disposed of in a sustainable manner instead of being landfilled and posing a continued environmental threat.
Desalination system designed to efficiently expand water supplies
A seawater desalination method that requires less energy relative to the more commonly used processes offers an efficient route to counter global water shortages.