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Wright Electric pursues electric propulsion testing
The Wright Electric Aircraft Engine Test Cell is designed to characterize the performance of megawatt-class electric aircraft propulsion systems.
Lucas Systems announces 100 billion warehouse picks
The milestone is a culmination of industry longevity combined with tens of thousands of workers using sophisticated speech-recognition and optimization software.
Cable designed to extend network reach
This cabling solution reliably doubles the reach of traditional twisted pair Ethernet devices on the enterprise network.
New robot automates tunnel infrastructure fit-out
The robotic system can autonomously select brackets, identify where they need to be mounted along a tunnel wall and subsequently install them — tasks when done manually are potentially hazardous, labor-intensive and time-consuming.
Researchers take inspiration from lizards to build potentially collapse-resistant structures
Taking inspiration from lizards that can detach their tails when under attack, the team developed a method that adds a so-called last line of defense against catastrophic building collapses.
Team develops wood-derived glass material
The glass material, unlike wood-based products, is simultaneously flame-retardant, smoke-suppressant and super hydrophobic.
Komatsu launches expansion to hydraulic mining excavator portfolio with PC9000
Additional features of the PC9000 include a larger bucket, higher digging forces and other features that improve cycle time.
New sensor tech measures oxygen content of breath
The 26 mm device can be added to a breathing mask or ventilator using a T-connector and could potentially serve as a replacement for current technology used to measure blood oxygen levels.
A cue from the condor tweaks wind turbine design
Wind turbine blade tip retrofits inspired by the condor wing were designed to decrease total drag and enhance wind system performance.
FPT Industrial inaugurates its customer service academy in Turin
The new 30,000 sq ft customer service area comprises a training center for theoretical and practical diagnostics, for both classroom-based and remote courses, and a state-of-the-art diagnostics lab.
Piaggio Fast Forward presents Kilo, the revolutionary robot with smart following technology
The bot has a payload of up to 130 kg and uses 4D radar imaging and innovative sensors to follow the operator and move autonomously.
Stockwell Elastomerics launches new website
The revamped website offers a new design and navigation to better present the company's services to engineers and designers.
Finland-based roastery debuts "world's first AI coffee"
To accomplish this, the researchers fed descriptions of all of Kafffa’s coffee types and flavors to the AI model, instructing it to develop a new blend.
Battery recycling tech debuts in the US
The facility is projected to produce 2 metric tons/day of battery-grade precursor cathode active material.
Rosenberg D-series: New design for backward-curved fan housing boosts efficiency, reduces HVAC noise
The guide housing reduces fan noise by up to 4 dB, making it an excellent choice for air handling units.
Comau introduces MI.RA/OnePicker, a new and fully automated intelligent piece picking solution
Vision-based piece picking autonomously grasps randomly placed heterogeneous objects.
Biometric dog collar shows promise as an early warning system for earthquakes
The biometric dog collar reportedly measures pulse, heart-rate variability, temperature and respiration, while also verifying a dog’s stress level as that real-time data gets sent to PetPace.
Truck scans city streets for geothermal energy
Urban Vibro Trucks are geared for use on city streets to explore and detect the potential for geothermal energy below.
The Keypanion app puts wireless access in the palm of your hand
The wireless access control solution enables a simple plug and play system and allows users to share digital keys and manage equipment access from their phone.
WALTER Surface Technologies unveils the new Super Singles Variable retrofit welding lens
The range of visible light increases when looking through the welding lens, providing users with a more defined view of their work area and helping to improve weld quality and reduce rework.