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See epoxy change from red to clear under UV light
UV curable adhesive UV15RCL visibly changes color with UV light penetration.
Team pings pipelines to identify lead water lines
The team used piezoelectric accelerometer sensors to record stress wave propagation through each pipe as they were struck with a hammer.
What are functionally graded composites?
Functionally graded composites give the best of both worlds to a material. They allow for the advantages of both materials to be combined without sacrificing one for the other, as traditional isotropic composites do.
Michigan researchers introduce a tri-pedal, skating robot
Dubbed SKOOTR, the tri-pedal skating robot is, according to its developers, more stable than similar three-legged robots, which are often unstable due to the absence of a fourth leg for balance.
AI tool promises to predict fatal heart rhythm
To develop technology capable of predicting a patient’s risk of developing this condition, the AI tool, dubbed VA-ResNet-50, examined Holter electrocardiograms (ECGs) of 270 patients.
A jewel of a wearable medical sensor
It may look like an ordinary piece of jewelry, but this ring is actually an internet of medical things (IoMT) device.
A first-of-its-kind feeding and coding solution for stand-up pouches
The system leverages vacuum technology to grab the flexible substrate from the bottom of the stack using suction to provide a reliable and repetitive feeding process.
Leak tightness and technical cleanliness of screw fasteners
Especially in electromobility applications, the relationship between technical cleanliness and leak-tightness plays a vital role in ensuring that fastenings perform reliably.
The optimal use of heat pumps in the UK
An analysis identified the most cost-effective air-to-water heat pump technologies for residential use.
pH measurement in bioprocessing
Discover why pH is a critical process parameter when producing and harvesting biological material.
Sustainable remanufacturing of solar cells
The strategy goes beyond recycling by significantly reducing a module’s global warming potential.
Promoting residential heat pumps for building decarbonization
Nine states signed a joint agreement to accelerate the transition to pollution-free residential buildings by expanding heat pump sales to meet heating, cooling and water heating demand.
Cornell Dubilier brand of Knowles 3-cell supercapacitors operate at up to 9 W V DC
The three-cell devices offer greater energy potential and power output than single or dual-cell parts.
Arburg at Plastpol 2024: European premiere of the Allrounder 720 E Golden Electric
The company will showcase the Allrounder 720 E Golden Electric, which combines electrical precision and process stability with a smaller installation area.
Emerson and CoreTigo improve sustainability and save costs with wireless air treatment solution
The collaboration improves compressed air management in machinery by reducing energy waste and carbon dioxide emissions while enhancing maintenance efficiency and operational processes.
Asahi/America introduces larger series 19 actuator sizes for butterfly valves
The series 19 S400 is a part of the SAV Smart Pack electric actuator product line and is available as an on/off, failsafe, modulating or modulating failsafe unit.
Integrating reactors and storage vessels into smart manufacturing
Smarter chemical reactor, bioreactor and storage tank monitoring can be realized with the appropriate sensors and data acquisition systems.
Markoprint Integra PP RAZR Inkjet system for hi-res coding on corrugate, plastic film and resealable pouches
This inkjet printer from AT Information Products enables the coding of high-res images up to 1.34 inches tall.
Tandem solar cell design blends old and new building blocks
A new type of solar cell made using selenium and silicon could offer a cost advantage while also delivering energy conversion efficiency.
PV-powered refrigerated warehouses keep their cool with ice storage
The effect of two types of ice storage modes on the performance of a photovoltaic (PV)-powered refrigerated warehouse was evaluated.