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New accessory: Flexible pulley for multiple deflection of pull wires over longer distances
This emergency-stop function pulley is engineered for conveyors that go round bends, or other extensive and non-linear hazardous areas.
Comau presents its new cell formation and testing technologies at The Battery Show 2024
The company will also present its latest developments in automated manufacturing systems for battery cells, modules and complete packs.
New Lego-like bricks built from 90% recycled plastic waste
Dubbed PLAEX-crete — which stands for PL-astic, A-ggregate, and EX-truder — the blocks are described by the startup as lightweight, durable and eco-friendly and are intended to make the construction process easier.
Spider silk-inspired sensors imperceptible to the wearer
Inspired by the web structures created by spiders using minimal material, the fibers used to construct these sensors are roughly 50 times thinner than human hair.
Team develops a spider leg-inspired soft robot
During tests in the lab, the new soft robot touched assorted delicate objects — specifically a primrose stamen, spider web and pollen grain — without damaging them.
A second life for spent coffee grounds
Spent coffee grounds possess several highly desirable chemical components that are potentially useful for some other applications with little or nothing to do with consuming.
Fundamentals of electrochemical corrosion
Engineers are leveraging the interplay between corrosion and electrical resistance to develop more effective strategies for managing corrosion. These strategies include material selection, protective coatings, cathodic protection, and environmental control, all of which will be covered in this article.
Thin film can turn normal glasses into night vision glasses
According to the researchers, the filter is substantially thinner — even thinner than a piece of cling wrap — and could eventually be placed onto regular eyewear.
A spectroscopic stampede against illegal ivory trade
The laser-based method devised to distinguish between illegal elephant ivory and legal mammoth tusk ivory can be of value in stemming illicit trade.
Qosina introduces new iDOT single-use sensor bag ports from Polestar Technologies
The gamma-stable bag ports offer non-invasive monitoring and come pre-calibrated for plug-and-play use.
Partners to co-produce titanium fasteners for US Army
These components will be engineered for the U.S. Army Ground Vehicle Systems Center.
These blades 'wood' improve wind energy sustainability
Wooden blades have been installed on an existing wind turbine as a sustainable alternative to fiberglass and carbon fiber-based components.
UST strengthens its position in life sciences and SAP practices
The acquisition of Endeavor Consulting Group represents a significant step forward for the company as it advances its digital transformation capabilities in the life sciences sector.
Nuclear and space-proven seals poised to take on hydrogen energy safety challenges
Technetics, with their pedigree in nuclear and aerospace sealing applications, has the experience and expertise to meet the challenge of hydrogen safety and containment head-on.
Team develops new robotic gripper for automated apple picking
The robotic gripper, which weighs just shy of 1 lb, is being developed, according to the researchers, in a bid to alleviate labor shortages plaguing the agricultural industry.
Video: AI to aid power grid operators
ChatGrid has been developed as a generative AI solution to simplify and speed up decision making for power grid operators in the U.S.
A robotic assist in wind turbine blade manufacture
Robotic assistance in the manufacture of wind turbine blades eliminates difficult working conditions for humans and can improve product consistency.
Video: Nanogenerator converts carbon dioxide into electricity
A system that yields the benefits of electric power production and carbon dioxide capture has been engineered by researchers in Australia.
How to source an exceptional fastener manufacturing partner
Quick lead times and production of high-precision components make this fastener manufacturer a preferred partner.
This wheel drive simplifies converting factory vehicles for automation
Pelonis Technologies is introducing the XR15-W wheel drive solution that greatly simplifies vehicle automation.