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How AI is shaping airport layouts and amenities
Looking into a crystal ball, five years into the future, AI is going to change everything and begin a revolution that’ll finally end the hassle of the notoriously frustrating airport experience.
Critical sealing needs for the nuclear energy lifecycle
Sealing systems are of paramount importance in a nuclear facility, as they ensure containment, control leaks and protect crucial components from damage due to extreme conditions.
Gel from wood pulp promises to heal damaged heart tissue, improve cancer treatments
Researchers from the University of Waterloo have invented a hydrogel that is capable of both healing damaged heart tissue and improving cancer treatments.
Capturing truck CO2 emissions at the source
The carbon footprint of conventional freight trucks can be slashed by up to 90% with this new decarbonization system.
PACK EXPO East continues to expand with largest show to date
The leading show on the East Coast for packaging and processing professionals helps attendees identify new technologies, meet key partners and see innovation in action.
IC2 Micro Drives offer a compact solution for enhanced HVAC efficiency
This compact, intelligent drive is tailored to optimize a range of applications like pumps and fans and is even capable of controlling permanent magnet motors.
Precision machined compression limiters protect plastic assemblies
These aluminum-based components provide the best combination of strength, corrosion resistance, machineability and cost.
A robot that can open doors, drawers regardless of knob-type
The team developed an adaptive learning approach that enabled a robot with a limited knowledge base to learn via hands-on experience.
New dry claw vacuum pump launched by Edwards Vacuum
The mono-claw vacuum pump, dubbed the nEDC300, enhances performance, minimizes noise levels, improves reliability and facilitates on-site maintenance.
A swarm of cyborg locusts may assist in future search and rescue missions
Attempting to leverage locusts’ sense of smell by recording the signals of electrodes attached to their brains, researchers injected infrared-sensitive nanoparticles into the locusts’ brains.
'Frozen smoke' sensors detect toxic formaldehyde in homes, offices
Thanks to precisely engineered holes in the aerogel, the sensors were able to detect the fingerprint of formaldehyde, which is a common indoor air pollutant.
New method detects covert subsurface nuclear tests with 99% accuracy
Because irresponsible use of nuclear-capable weapons can potentially result in disastrous consequences, researchers are attempting to develop approaches for detecting such activity as early as possible.
Delta revolutionizes indoor air quality with its Breez Fresh ERVs and Seagull Ceiling Fans
Ventilation solutions that enhance indoor air quality and energy efficiency are showcased at the International Builders Show 2024.
Using fiber optic cables to signal tsunami events
An emerging tsunami warning network makes use of the existing 1 million miles of fiber optic cables that traverse the ocean floor.
Three additional Lubrizol Engineered Polymers sites achieve ISCC PLUS certification
The certification represents a standard for fully traceable sustainable supply chains that allows companies to track and attribute environmentally friendly raw materials along the entire value chain.
EXAIR’s new augmented reality web application helps improve customer experience
With the app, users can select their product in its specific sizes and specifications and place a 3D version in their actual workspace to verify fitment for a specific application.
Festo debuts its lightweight pneumatic service units
The line-up consists of pressure regulators, filter regulators, electric on-off and soft-start valves and manual on-off valves with filter-regulator combinations.
Technology for firefighters: Part 2
Follow along with GlobalSpec to explore some of the technology developed for firefighters in this two-part feature. Part two will look at wearables.
Volunteer to live on Mars
Seeking a change of pace or planet? NASA needs volunteers willing to reside in a simulated Martian environment for one year.
Repurposing coal plants with a nuclear/solar combo
An environmentally sustainable power generation alternative to the use of coal combines nuclear power and solar energy technologies.