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Why accurate pH and conductivity measurements are critical for battery manufacturing
Explore how the performance and longevity of a battery are heavily dependent on one critical parameter — pH level.
Scroll compressor renders heat pumps viable in colder climates
By increasing heat pump operating range, the compressor can help drive market adoption of heat pumps and decrease the need to burn fossil fuels for heating.
Cutting the cost of sustainable aviation fuel
An innovative biomass pretreatment technology provides a path for cost-containment in sustainable aviation fuel production.
Allrounder 520 A: Innovative IML application for medical technology
The sustainable in-mold labeling (IML) application with high repetition accuracy and added value is ideal for the pharmaceutical and medical technology industries.
Seco Nanojet Reamers optimize chip control to eliminate scrapped parts
Chip control is enhanced with an innovative through-coolant outlet for optimal chip evacuation to eliminate costly scrapped parts and increase tool life.
New AI bot feature fast-follow tech
The robot, dubbed PFF kilo, is a four-wheeled robot that is built on the company’s Travel on Known Paths autonomous behavior software.
New AI-powered patch lets wearers speak without vocal cords
The soft, thin, stretchy bioelectric device, which measures just over 1 square inch, can be attached to the skin of the throat.
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?
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.
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.
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.