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Webinar: Electrification trends and advice for small equipment engineers
The series will cover topics such as industry trends, market demands, regulations and safety related to battery-powered equipment.
Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. supports The Jared Box Project to “Bring the Gift of Play” to young patients experiencing a hospital stay
Boxes filled with the “gift of play” are delivered to young patients in emergency rooms, hospital rooms, surgical centers and clinics.
Igus honors energy chain applications as part of its ninth vector awards
The biennial competition honors bold, exciting projects that incorporate Igus e-chain cable carriers made of high-performance plastics.
Fundamentals of water level sensors
As the world has become increasingly concerned with environmental conservation, efficient industrial processes and effective management of water resources, the importance of water level measurement cannot be overstated.
New drone hits precision targets at 70 mph
Rogue 1 is described as a “next-generation, rapidly deployed, and optionally lethal vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL)” drone designed to assist armed forces in performing precision strikes.
New tool could improve decisions surrounding the remanufacturing of laptops
The team sought to create a decision support tool (DST) that could potentially improve sustainable laptop remanufacturing practices.
New AI-powered electromagnetic warfare tech designed to hunt drones
Pulsar, which is powered by artificial intelligence (AI), can reportedly be deployed on both vehicles or aerial drones.
Researchers eyeing far UV-C for preventing airborne transmissions of COVID-19
With its shorter wavelength of 222 nm — which is shorter than conventional germicidal UV-C light with its wavelength of 254 nm — far UV-C light reportedly does not penetrate as deeply into tissue as conventional UV-C light.
Automate analysis, enhance lab safety with new segmented flow analyzer
Designed to directly address lab safety, the instrument includes a reagent containment system that prevents solvent vapor accumulation, reducing the risk of reagent spillage for a safer working environment.
Brewer Science launches Smart Warehouse Monitor system
This platform detects when boxes reach their maximum weight capacity, thereby mitigating safety risks and ensuring compliance with industry standards.
New biocompatible bandage promises to expedite wound healing
The biocompatible bandage can reportedly reduce the incidence of inflammation in burn wounds, which can encourage the generation of oxygen free radicals that subsequently impede the healing process.
This quadruped robot can stand, walk and roll on its hind ‘legs’
The W1 can travel on smooth roads, sidewalks and floors, by simply rolling on its wheels. In the event the W1 needs to step over an obstacle, travel across rough terrain or climb or descend stairs, the W1 will stop and lock up its wheels.
Laser-treated cork promises to clean up oil spills
During a laser experiment in the lab, researchers discovered that laser-treated cork developed superhydrophobic, or water-repelling, and superoleophilic, or oil-attracting, properties.
A bendable robot that can split, rejoin, haul cargo and crawl through mazes
Engineers at Princeton and North Carolina State Universities have developed a soft robot that easily bends and twists arounds mazes.
Team developing crime detection, crime hot spot prediction using machine and deep learning
This technology could eventually be used to monitor activities in crime hotspots, detect crimes and make predictions about future criminal activities.
Monport introduces its Mobility Protrude series
This series of compact CO2 laser engravers reportedly offers comparable performance to standard CO2 models, but the physical dimensions are very different.
How not to kill your sensor: Seven mistakes to avoid to prevent pH sensor damage
These simple practices guarantee that a pH sensor remains in excellent condition, providing reliable and accurate results that can influence the success of scientific endeavors.
The technologies driving the connected car
A new e-book explains the vehicle-to-everything, telematics and other technologies empowering the connected car.
Stainless-steel conduit: A solution for any harsh environment
Stainless steel alloys are the best choice in material for applications that require high strength and corrosion resistance.
Fonon's Zero Width Laser Cutting solution eyed for flat panel display manufacturing
Fonon is reportedly well-positioned to benefit from FPD market as its patented ZWLCT is a solution suited to the intricacy of cutting brittle materials like glass for FPDs with no material loss and a clean edge.