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New igus slewing ring bearings made of WPC
Combining 50% wood and 50% high-performance plastics forms a cost-effective and lubrication-free slewing ring bearing.
Frozen cakes
Device manufacturers with cryogenic applications require special conductor materials that will meet the challenges of extreme cold.
Amfeltec Corporation debuts its USB Batteryless System Logger
Amfeltec Corporation has announced the release of its new addition to the PocketShark Product Family: the USB Batteryless System Logger.
Milk protein-based gel seeks to reduce harmful effects of alcohol
The scientists developed a gel that promises to avoid this process and will instead transform alcohol into harmless acetic acids.
Sound-blocking silk promises to suppress noise up to 75%
Making this possible is a fiber within the thin silk fabric that is activated once an electrical charge is applied. According to its developers, the fabric will start shaking in response to sound, and will subsequently buffer noise.
Emerson’s new laser welder automates assembly of small plastic parts with complex geometries
The Branson GLX-1 platform offers an automation-friendly solution for clean, vibration-free welding that supports closed-loop product recycling.
New AI tool autonomously detects asbestos on roofs
According to its developers, the software applies artificial intelligence (AI), deep learning and computer vision approaches to aerial photographs, using RGB images.
Medbot robot safely delivers medications
The service robot, dubbed Medbot, can perform a variety of tasks in healthcare facilities, namely secure deliveries. Likewise, the robot is also being eyed for autonomous floor cleaning, hotel delivery and hospitality services.
Diodes Inc. announces self-adapting USB 2.0 signal conditioner IC
Designed for use in notebooks, PCs, docking stations, cable extenders, TVs and monitors, the PI5USB212 automatically detects a USB 2.0 high-speed connection.
Hydrogel tackles waterborne microplastics
The sustainable hydrogel has a unique intertwined polymer network that can bind and degrade microplastics using ultraviolet light irradiation.
Variable refrigerant flow heat pump for cold climates
The system can operate at 100% heating capacity with outdoor temperatures as low as -13° F.
Wireless tech in development for charging flying drones
This fellowship will support Dr. Ifana Mahbub’s continued research in developing wireless technology for recharging unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) during flight.
Block storage appliance for virtual storage platform one portfolio announced
The new platform additions include three models that provide businesses with a common data plane across structured and unstructured data in block storage.
Trends in riverine water storage and flows
Data from stream-gauge monitors were combined with computer models of about 3 million river segments to assess water cycle trends.
AEWIN presents patented two-phase immersion cooling solution at COMPUTEX2024
The solution helps users fulfill high-density AI workloads and significantly reduce the energy consumption of data center heat dissipation simultaneously.
Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. launches new robot series for applications requiring a heavier payload and longer reach
The series is ideal for handling large workpieces and heavy objects to expand automation opportunities for original equipment manufacturers and end users alike.
QED Environmental Systems launches versatile single-use soil sampler
The new single-use Combo Core soil sampler is engineered for field preservation volatile organic compound (VOC) analysis.
Measuring corrosive biogas accurately and safely with rugged, HazEx-rated thermal mass flow meter
This ideal instrument solution for industrial and municipal waste gas processes lowers maintenance and extends instrument life to reduce cost of ownership.
US Navy to explore converting oil and gas rigs into military bases
A new plan for converting oil rigs in the Pacific Ocean into mobile missile defense and resupply bases is being undertaken by the U.S. Navy.
Team attempts to personalize medicine with 3D printed pills
Researchers were able to 3D print multiple drugs in a single tablet with tailored drug release profiles, which promises to ensure more precise and effective treatment options for patients.