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Small, sunlight-powered drone stays aloft for an hour
According to the developers, such drones would be small in scale, thereby making it nearly impossible to track or shoot down during war, for instance.
Special geometric shank geometry achieves high pull-out forces
Thanks to a new triangular quick connector system, very high pull-out forces can now be generated, and fast clamping part fixation can be achieved.
Kennametal launches new modular drilling system and PSTS inserts
The new product line was developed to address common construction machining issues such as reliability, stability and noise control.
New electric chain hoist offers convenient lifting solution
This new hoist offers convenience and simplicity while eliminating the need for a “direct wired” power connection to operate the hoist.
New rules to curb contaminant emissions from US fossil fuel-fired power
The regulations are intended to curtail air and water pollutant emissions from fossil fuel-fired power plants in the U.S.
Akribis Systems introduces rod motor positioning modules with submicron accuracy
The module is equipped with a high-precision Akribis RDM-A series coreless direct drive rod motor, linear guide rail and integrated optical encoder.
A robot for bagging groceries
The RoboGrocery reportedly combines computer vision with a soft robotic gripper capable of bagging a range of objects.
Extending the shelf life of produce with shellfish
The new material is derived from crab and shrimp shells and is designed to create a microscopically thin nanocrystal layer on treated produce, thus removing chemical residues.
Building France’s largest battery energy storage system
The project will provide critical balancing services to the French electricity grid network and enable the replacement of fossil fuels with renewable energy.
The longest cable-stayed bridge in North America
The Gordie Howe International Bridge represents North America's longest cable-stayed bridge and the 10th-longest such structure worldwide.
Quickparts announces new online tool for streamlining volume manufacturing solutions requests
This innovative tool caters to customers with large-scale or complex projects primarily in CNC machining, injection molding and additive manufacturing.
Performance analysis of hydrogen retrofits for aircraft
Computational analysis confirms that emissions and fuel mass are significantly reduced in aircraft equipped with direct hydrogen combustion systems or fuel cells.
Automated robot massages, scans bodies
According to its developers, Aescape features a pair of metallic arms outfitted with silicon-padded “hands” intended to mimic human touch when delivering deep-tissue massages.
This humanoid robot can hammer nails
A humanoid robot, dubbed Torobo can reportedly hammer a nail into a piece of wood, thereby demonstrating its potential for industrial use cases.
Vacuum-mounted robot dog cleans up cigarette butts at the beach
VERO has been designed to help clean parks, beaches, narrow alleys and other areas that are typically difficult for wheeled and tracked robots to access.
Tuneable anti-counterfeiting material promises to safeguard valuables
The inorganic phosphor nanoparticles will remain visible to the human eye for several minutes once the UV light source is removed.
IMTS 2024 puts you in an automation mindset
Here are just 10 highlights of the digital manufacturing solutions showcased at IMTS.
RenQuip launches new range of flange spreading wedges
The Viper-28 is designed and manufactured by RenQuip with the company describing it as the most powerful flange spreader on the market.
Beeswax-derived food wraps extend food shelf life in war zones
Cardiff-based scientists employed cloth pieces and even paper, combined with beeswax and other naturally occurring antimicrobial plants like sage, to create assorted wrap recipes.
Mobile laser can zap a dime from half a mile away
The Fractl Portable High Energy Laser is reportedly the first directed-energy weapon that can track things as small as a dime piece traveling 62 mph at a distance and has enough power to burn through steel.