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Halliburton launches new cement system for offshore, remote locations
According to the company, the single-sack packaging enables proactive storage in offshore and remote locations.
Team develops new battery-free lactic acid sensor
In the lab, the sensor successfully detected lactic acid — a by-product produced by the body when it metabolizes carbohydrates or glucose for fuel, for instance, during exercise.
Membrane unlocks osmotic energy harvesting potential
A new semipermeable membrane harvests osmotic energy from salt gradients and converts it to electricity.
How to conduct a supply chain audit: Step-by-step checklist
Whether looking to reduce costs, improve supplier relationships or enhance compliance, this step-by-step checklist will guide users through conducting a thorough supply chain audit.
Leading-edge benchtop temperature test system launched by inTEST Corporation
The portable, compact, powerful system delivers clean dry air for precision temperature testing or conditioning of electronics and materials with a broad temperature range.
Camozzi Automation broadens series 6000 with advanced fittings featuring pre-applied PTFE sealant
New super-rapid fittings feature pre-applied polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) sealant, expanding the utility and performance of the range.
A weeding robot capable of autonomously removing seedlings
The robot has been specifically designed to autonomously remove an invasive weed known as Rumex longifolius, which is rich in oxalates, compounds that can be poisonous to some livestock.
New robotic pump guides food through the esophagus
The soft-robotic device is powered by magnets that are controlled by a wearable external actuator and can assist patients who suffer from blockages caused by tumors or those who require stents.
Team develops wireless health monitoring electronic suture system
The team describes the electronic suture system as an implantable electronic device that resembles a common medical suture but that functions as a wireless strain sensor.
OKW’s award-winning MINITEC enclosures for handheld and wearable electronics
These enclosures are ideal for emergency systems, monitoring and alarms, wireless remote control, mobile USB applications and internet of things (IoT)/industrial IoT.
A thermal assessment of solar collector-heat pump combos
The feasibility of coupling a ground source heat pump with photovoltaic-thermal energy sources was demonstrated.
Composite insulators: Unsung heroes of electricity transmission
Better power transmission efficiency over longer distances with less energy loss and cheaper costs is achieved by their exceptional weather resistance, which lowers leakage current.
Longer range, faster charging, longer life: Integrals Power develops battery cell cathode materials that will transform electric vehicles
The U.K.-based company is developing a range of high-performance cathode active materials that will enable batteries to become smaller, lighter and more durable.
Torque wrench streamlines wind turbine tasks
Wind turbine assembly and maintenance are set to be simplified with this new battery-powered torque wrench.
Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. launches pre-engineered robot work cell as a compact, cost-effective and intuitive solution to productivity challenges
This robot has a small footprint, is fully configurable, and offers a broad array of options and preprogrammed software packages that enable the unit to be tailored to the application.
What are the secrets to a successful mechanical/automation partnership?
Consider the significance of creativity in mechanical design, its application in automation design and examples of its implementation in existing solutions.
High-pressure, oil-free compressor for hydrogen refueling launched by SIAD MI
The compressor’s high-pressure, oil-free, strong safety focus, low maintenance cycles and low energy consumption were factors in reducing operating costs.
FPT Industrial unveils portable mini pumps for hydraulic torque wrenches
These pumps are a breakthrough in portability and efficiency, crafted to support small and medium-sized torque wrenches in various industrial applications.
Color-changing window ‘sunglasses' block out the heat
The electrochromic coatings — which function as so-called sunglasses for windows — change color on demand and subsequently prevent light from entering a space, thereby keeping it cool.
Waste-based catalyst economizes hydrogen production
The process uses metal swarf, the particles generated as debris during metal machining, to anchor platinum or cobalt atoms.