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Surge predicted for global power demand
Electricity demand is on the rise worldwide, prompting a continuing increase in generating capacity output from traditional as well as renewable energy sources.
Advanced MES capabilities for scalable, high-quality solar cell and module manufacturing
This manufacturing execution system is engineered for ingot, wafer and high-volume solar cell and module production.
Hypersonic heat: Next-gen ceramics could solve re-entry ablation issues
When craft undergo atmospheric re-entry, ablative thermal protection systems (TPSs) save the day. Sometimes they fail. Replacing them is expensive. New research sheds light on how to elevate TPS performance.
Liquid metal and light power green hydrogen production
An economical means of extracting sustainable hydrogen from seawater or freshwater relies on liquid gallium, a metal with a low melting point, to pull the gas directly from water when exposed to light.
NORD extends IE5+ synchronous motor line with new 112 frame size
The new SK 112 motor size extends the power of compact IE5+ permanent magnet synchronous motors to 15.0 hp.
Digital isn’t enough: The real challenge behind flowmeter innovation
From the oil and gas sector and chemical processing to beverage production and HVAC systems, countless industries depend on precise flow measurements in their operations. Understanding the movement of liquids and gases within a system is essential for achieving optimal performance.
Swallowable 3D-printed robot could revolutionize gastrointestinal procedures
The new capsule robots developed for medical applications can reportedly be swallowed by patients and steered using magnetic fields.
Subsea valve performance: Sealing, reliability and operation at extreme depths
In subsea systems, valve failure can lead to loss of containment, environmental pollution, safety hazards, production stoppages and costly intervention campaigns.
OKW’s SMART-CONTROL wall-mount enclosures now available with custom metal holders
SMART-CONTROL wall-mount enclosures can now be supplied with custom-designed metal holders for faster and easier installation.
SEEPEX expands pump offering for the growing US renewable energy natural gas sector
New pump sizes and systems offer higher flow rates, optimized substrate handling and maintenance-friendly technology tailored to U.S. renewable natural gas facilities.
New CLC series: Compact open-frame servo drives
The series includes three sizes with rated currents of 3 A, 6 A and 15 A and is suitable for both stepper motors and BLDC motors.
Solving multimodal medical device design challenges
Unlike single-purpose devices, multimodal platforms require a design capable of managing disparate hardware requirements for signal acquisition while ensuring all data is successfully funneled to a central processing unit for aggregation.
Advanced beamforming tech uses ultrasound to boost rail safety checks
The team from UC San Diego applied an advanced form of ultrasound featuring new beamforming algorithms to develop a device that can be embedded in the wheel of a cart — and eventually on a train itself.
9 essential tips to keep lab measurements accurate, compliant and efficient
In today’s fast-evolving laboratory environment, achieving accurate and reliable measurements is more critical than ever.
Video: Ready for Waymo? Here’s a first-hand ride in an AV taxi
Regular GS contributor Tyler Gleckler videos his own experience getting around Phoenix in a Waymo, one of the world's first commerical robo-taxi services.
Merits and challenges of perovskite solar cells
Despite performance and low-cost fabrication gains for these solar cells, challenges remain concerning long-term stability and manufacturing scale-up.
The road to vehicle durability test and analysis process optimization
This unified approach to durability testing and simulation was implemented by automaker Renault.
A nuclear approach to produced water treatment
A molten-salt reactor will be paired with desalination technology for power production and produced water treatment in the oil and gas sector.
Using clay to rapidly control severe hemorrhaging
A suite of injectable hemostatic bandages derived from biomedical materials halts bleeding and encourages blood to clot faster.
Lock it or lose it: Manufacturing tech to soften the shakes
While still a popular thread-freezing solution today, lock nuts are no longer the de facto choice when working with fasteners on high-vibration systems.