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  • A wireless sensor for quickly spotting chemical warfare agents

    Setting this device apart, according to its developers is not only its rapid response, but also its high sensitivity and compact size, all of which are critical for the early detection of CWAs.

  • Engineers develop 'bug algorithm' for drone swarming capabilities

    Engineers from Delft University of Technology in the Netherlands have developed an algorithm that enables small swarming autonomous drones to work in unison to explore previously unexplored indoor environments.

  • Scientists track bullet trajectory using AR, machine learning

    Scientists at Melbourne, Australia’s Monash University are attempting to develop technology that relies on machine learning and augmented reality (AR) to non-invasively determine a bullet’s trajectory in a shooting victim.

  • Which type of speed sensor is best for my application?

    Choosing a speed sensor depends on an application’s requirements. This article discusses the most common speed sensor types.

  • Watch: Mealworms can eat toxic styrofoam and still be safe as food for other animals

    Stanford researchers have found that mealworms can consume various forms of plastic, including plastic foam, and still be safely used as a protein-rich feedstock for other animals.

  • Engineer saves opened wine with argon gas spray

    The argon is safe, nontoxic and nonflammable, and will displace oxygen in the bottle, which is largely responsible for wine tasting like vinegar in the days after a bottle has been opened.

  • The advantages of a well-made electrical enclosure

    Overheating and moisture can shorten the life expectancy of the equipment in need of protection, resulting in major system failures and the possibility of electrical shock to users.

  • McDonald's to use AI at the drive-thru

    McDonald’s will likely get a high-tech makeover following a trial of artificial intelligence (AI) at the drive thru.

  • The challenges of food-grade lubricants

    What are the benefits and challenges associated with food-grade lubricants?

  • Boeing 737 Max: As automation proliferates, risk of human error persists

    The automated system that played a key role in two fatal Boeing 737 Max crashes, MCAS, was beset by implementation problems, including deficient design rigor, rushed certification and insufficient pilot training.

  • Chinese hot pot restaurant debuts AI-driven kitchen

    The robotic arms aren’t only capable of cooking and food prep, they can also manage waste in the kitchen by using ingredients before expiration dates. Likewise, the robotic chefs can store customer preferences in the cloud for future visits.

  • National Clean Your Virtual Desktop Day: 6 tips to speed up your computer

    While multiple factors impact computer speed and responsiveness, today focuses on one that might be overlooked: the number of files and programs saved on the desktop.

  • Researchers adding recycled mineral wool waste to cement mortar to improve construction sustainability

    Researchers from the School of Building at Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (UPM) have demonstrated that mineral wool from construction and demolition waste (CDW) could potentially be used as an alternative to the reinforced fibers commonly used in building materials.

  • Factory maintenance checklist

    Four principles for keeping a factory running like a well-oiled machine.

  • Exothermic welding applications

    What are some well-known uses for exothermic welding?

  • Startup turning sawdust into plastic bottles

    A tech startup in Ontario, Canada, will soon be paying local sawmills for sawdust to use in the making of plant-based plastic bottles, according to reports.

  • A basic understanding of spell-checking and grammar-checking algorithms

    Simple errors can lead to big engineering disasters. A variety of software tools give engineers an extra layer of security against typos and other errors.

  • Better welding of aluminum: Melting, solidification and hot cracking

    This article is Part 2 of Welding Digest's series on aluminum welding.

  • Choosing the right amount of flex for abrasive sheets, belts and discs

    Coated abrasive products, in the form of sheets, belts and discs, are used in numerous industries and manufacturing operations to remove finishes and materials, or to smooth and polish surfaces.

  • Cassava-based, biodegradable food wrap boosts strength with canola byproducts

    The leftover straw is typically used for little else beyond bedding for soil nutrients, yet contains valuable ingredients such as lignin and cellulose.

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