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Design experiments versus running them
One of the more challenging aspects of becoming an engineer is learning how to design and implement experiments versus simply running experiments as designed.
Using AI to distinguish good potatoes from the bad
To ensure the quality of sweet potatoes, humans in the lab subject them to rounds of time-consuming assessments to sort out undesirable batches according to characteristics including firmness, sweetness and appearance, among other qualities.
Fly ash eyed for increasing Kentucky oil, natural gas production
The CAER team is reportedly using ash fracking to target oil and natural gas wells that have either been abandoned or are no longer in operation.
Automating agriculture
Follow along with GlobalSpec for a rundown of some of those automation solutions happening down on the farm.
New GO spray coating promises to improve the antiviral protection of face masks
The researchers selected graphene oxide (GO) — with its antiviral properties and ability to render viruses non-infectious while prohibiting viral replication and propagation — to develop the coating for biodegradable face masks.
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Open-source system forecasts sunny skies for New York
A predictive tool was tailored to help New York state manage its expanding solar power infrastructure.
Converting landfill gas into aviation fuel
A plasma reactor-based technique transforms methane and carbon dioxide from landfill sites into sustainable jet fuel.
At least 60 million strokes
A compact automation system optimized for small parts assembly relies on linear and rotating micromotors from FAULHABER to perform key tasks.
DataFEED OPC Suite from Softing Industrial provides access to SINUMERIC 840D CNC machines
The software solution offers comprehensive support for SINUMERIK 840D computerized numerical control (CNC) machines as well as the integration of web services.
Could this new adhesive give humans "Spiderman-like" wall-climbing powers?
The reusable adhesive is more than 10 times stronger than the adhesive grip of a gecko’s foot and could eventually lead to the development of reusable superglue and grippers capable of holding heavy weights across both rough and smooth surfaces as well as to the development of climbing robots.
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AI edge computing solutions at Automate 2024
To say that AI took center stage at Automate 2024 is just a tad reductive. Advancements in machine learning were always going to be the star of the 2024 show. Even more so as AI becomes increasingly available at the network edge.
Storm-resistant OTEC system tested for tropical islands
Engineered to enhance tropical storm survivability, the structure is also configured to be disconnected under extreme weather conditions and moved to a safe harbor.
New Emerson pressure valves ensure flexible, accurate control for high-precision manufacturing
AVENTICS series 625 Sentronic electronic proportional pressure control valves and data acquisition software enable quick startup, monitoring and control directly on a PC.
New in-line metrology solution to improve battery safety and performance
The system delivers real-time, full-coverage mass loading analysis for battery electrode coating.
Six-armed robot designed for precision pollination
The six-armed Stickbug is a precision pollination robot that reportedly combines the accuracy of single-agent systems with swarm parallelization in greenhouses.
Solid state batteries are poised to disrupt EV power sources
Lithium-ion batteries are the lifeblood that is driving the decarbonization of modern transportation. However, their imperfections are also leading experts to explore alternatives to make up for Li-ion’s shortcomings.
A spider-inspired robot designed for exploring space caves
The midsized robot is reportedly capable of exploring areas — namely caves or lava tubes — that would typically be difficult for other larger or smaller robots to access.
Compact fusion system hits temperature target
This advance was demonstrated with a sheared-flow-stabilized Z-pinch approach to fusion.