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Sulzer unveils advanced XFP ContraBlock Evo hydraulics with high-head variants
The updated XFP range addresses the growing challenge of blockages caused by fibrous materials and other substances.
Team plans to extract 10x more energy from superhot rocks
While current geothermal setups work at temperatures not exceeding 392° F, Quaise Energy has been working on new technology capable of tapping into geothermal energy by using microwaves to vaporize rock.
Solar cells for electric vehicles
Interconnection and encapsulation strategies were studied to improve vehicle-integrated photovoltaic module reliability against damp heat and mechanical impacts.
Siemens and Agbotic collaborate on artificial intelligence initiative
The collaboration seeks to validate a new artificial intelligence model intended to improve farming efficiency.
Living bioelectronic patch designed to treat psoriasis
The device is a combination of advanced electronics, living cells and hydrogel, which together form the so-called “living bioelectronic” patch.
AI-powered tool promises to mitigate construction delays
Delay Forecast flags activities at risk of falling behind schedule, quantifies those risks by providing projections of forecasted delays, as well as recommendations for pace corrections to mitigate and prevent delays.
This robot lifts weights, crawls through pipes
The engineering team reportedly used the actuator to construct an artificial bicep capable of lifting a 500 gram weight, 5,000 consecutive times and a worm-inspired soft robot capable of navigating hairpin curves in a narrow pipe.
DOE details new decadal fusion energy strategy
The strategy is intended to accelerate fusion energy R&D and demonstrate an operating fusion pilot plant, led by the private sector, in the 2030s.
OKW’s sealed SMART-BOX enclosures for tough industrial electronics
These enclosures are ideal for smart factory applications, control and systems engineering, safety technology, gateways and HVAC.
Computar releases a 20 MP ruggedized lens series
The ruggedized lenses have been designed to counteract vibrations up to 10 G and shocks up to 15 G.
Thermo Fisher Scientific introduces innovative mass spectrometer to advance clinical research
The new mass spectrometer combines speed and sensitivity to advance precision medicine.
Augmentir announces technology partnership with UKG
The partnership benefits manufacturing companies that use the UKG Pro Workforce Management suite by providing an artificial intelligence-powered connected worker solution to address skilled labor shortages.
Halliburton launches new submersible borehole and surface pump technology
Developed by Summit ESP®, a Halliburton service, GeoESP lifting pumps address challenges related to the transport of fluids to the surface through electric submersible pumps (ESP).
Air curtain kills viruses, blocks 99.8% of aerosols
According to startup Taza Aya, the technology promises to protect workers in industries where respiratory disease transmission is a concern.
Medical Design Innovations (July 14-20)
Transformative technologies where medicine and engineering meet are ushering in an era where it feels like anything is possible.
Reusable aerogel sponges up and releases spilled oil
The material is reusable and can also effectively recover oil inadvertently released in cold northern marine environments.
Taking the sting out of healthcare
Follow along with GlobalSpec as we review some of the technologies designed to take the sting out of healthcare.
Zero emission goals for port equipment and infrastructure, building on Singapore and Long Beach examples
Cleaner air and efficient operations at ports in California and Singapore are delivered with Quick Charging Connector systems from Staubli Electrical Connectors.
Leica Geosystems launches its Machine Smart Antenna
Construction machines like compaction rollers, which usually require only sub-meter accuracy without heading, can now be equipped with a Leica MC1 machine control solution.
Metso reintroduces its OtoVent off-gas treatment technology
The compact size makes it appropriate for both greenfield and brownfield installations and it is an exceptional replacement for existing quenchers.