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Materials test – Do you need one and when?
All of Spiroflow’s tests are carried out by qualified engineers and are intended to accurately reflect the conditions under which customers will be using the equipment.
The 7 most important things to consider when buying a fusion machine
These tenets will guide the user to the selection of the right equipment fort specific applications.
AI-powered robotics for mixed-case depalletization introduced by Osaro
This warehouse automation system takes on one of the most dangerous and labor-intensive jobs in e-commerce fulfillment and warehousing — the unloading of hundreds of heavy boxes and packages arriving on a standard pallet.
New wind turbine coating promises to help prevent damage from lightning strikes
A common problem impacting trees, telephone poles and tall-rise buildings, lightning strikes can also result in expensive damages to wind turbines and their operators.
New liquid coating prevents 80% of cavities
Through a school-based cavity prevention study dubbed CariedAway, researchers discovered that silver diamine fluoride (SDF) prevented cavities and shielded existing cavities from worsening.
THK linear motion solutions offered worldwide
THK's ideas and technology made the company pioneers in the development of the LM Guides.
Video: Pairing batteries with supercapacitors
The Faraday 1 hybrid energy storage system combines supercapacitors with electrochemical batteries to form a novel aqueous polymer-based energy storage technology.
Video: Liquid hydrogen module powers aircraft fuel cell
A liquid hydrogen module developed by California-based Universal Hydrogen was demonstrated to successfully feed a megawatt-class aircraft fuel cell powertrain.
Wiring heart pumps to prevent patient infection
Replacing the thick cable that connects the implanted device to an external battery with thinner, flexible wires can prevent bacterial infection.
AI is making China's high-speed railway more efficient
The AI system, which is located in Beijing, China, has a high accuracy level of roughly 89%.
Automation24 expands pneumatics portfolio with the addition of Norgren
Norgren air preparation products currently offered by Automation24 include regulators, filters, combination units (filter/regulator/lubricator), valves and accessories.
ICON debuts new construction tech at SXSW
The construction technology and large-scale 3D printing company announced a new suite of products and technologies designed to further automate construction.
MX90 Mobile Mapping System launched by Trimble
This immersive data can reportedly be processed to extract a range of deliverables for feature detection, inspection tasks and more.
BOSS introduces its smart spreader
The latest iteration of BOSS’ VBX, the VBX+ features an array of smart capabilities, designed to empower operators with unprecedented control and management options.
New alloy designed for subsea umbilicals
The new tube product represents the next generation of super-duplex seamless tubing developed specifically for the offshore oil and gas industry.
How Do Light Meters Work?
Lux meters, sometimes called light meters, measure the intensity of illumination as distinguished by the human eye.
Converting sewage sludge into activated carbon
A new pyrolysis-based process converts the urban waste into activated carbon for use in gas treatment, energy storage and other applications.
Arburg at NPE 2024: Hybrid Allrounder 520 H produces high-quality molded parts from ABS recyclate
A hybrid Allrounder will demonstrate how ABS recyclate can be processed into high-quality molded parts and returned to the material cycle.
Innovative DuoDrive from NORD Drivesystems is UL/CSA certified
The integrated gear unit and motor is a compact, high efficiency solution engineered for applications in the intralogistics, pharmaceutical, and food and beverage industries.
LUTZE industrial Ethernet, Profinet and Profibus cables from AutomationDirect
Continuous flexing and standard Profibus cables with one twisted pair are shielded and include a purple PUR or PVC jacket highly resistant to oils.