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  • Key advantages of air motors

    There are a few characteristics of air motors that are universally valued and make them the motor of choice for certain applications.

  • How to use a gauge pressure sensor to measure negative pressure

    Discover the utility of gauge pressure sensors in measuring negative pressure for medical and industrial applications.

  • Video: This offshore wind farm is first to feed US grid

    New York’s South Fork Wind has become the first utility-scale offshore wind farm in federal waters to power up and deliver electricity to the grid.

  • Polymer coating lightens the load for Li batteries

    A nanoporous polymer-coated lithium (Li) foil anode reduces the amount of the metal required in a single battery.

  • Comau and LiNa Energy develop automated manufacturing for solid-state sodium batteries

    The companies have developed and validated an innovative design concept to automate manufacturing of next-generation sodium-based battery cells.

  • Is your pH electrode well-maintained? Here's how to make sure!

    Follow these basic tips to properly maintain the electrode, prolong its lifespan and ensure that pH measurements are consistent and reliable.

  • 5 things to know when selecting a laser triangulation sensor

    Consider these five critical metrics when choosing a laser triangulation sensor implementation that will deliver the most accurate results.

  • Locomotive to ferry freight by battery power

    The world’s first 100% battery-powered, heavy-haul locomotive for mainline service is scheduled to begin running the rails in Australia in 2024.

  • Emergency preparedness rule finalized for SMRs

    Effective December 18. 2023, the rule applies both to existing and future small modular reactors (SMRs) and advanced reactors.

  • New super-productive RenAM 500 Ultra cuts additive manufacturing build times by up to 50%

    The new additive manufacturing line and Renishaw’s Equator gauging system will be featured at the Renishaw exhibit at SHOT Show 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

  • New steps forward in fusion energy

    Despite technical challenges, recent strides in fusion energy research have significantly advanced the field.

  • Video: This battery keeps its cool

    A new battery pack has been designed to efficiently dissipate heat through the application of immersion cooling technology.

  • Video: Reduce fuel costs with new engine-driven welders

    Smaller and lighter than previous models, these welders provide lower fuel costs and reduced noise while delivering improved weld process, parameter control and output.

  • A toothpaste that promises to treat peanut allergies

    The toothpaste is expected to deliver allergenic peanut proteins to the allergic person’s oral cavity, thereby gradually desensitizing the user to the allergen.

  • BCA introduces tire shredder for productivity

    Milwaukee-based BCA Industries, a manufacturer of professional recycling equipment and accessories, has designed its PD1000 IO X tire shredder.

  • Nuclear fusion breakthrough: Decades of research are still needed before fusion can be used as clean energy

    The U.S. Department of Energy reported a major scientific breakthrough in nuclear fusion science in December 2022. For the first time, more energy was released from a fusion reaction than was used to ignite it. While this achievement is indeed historic, it’s important to pause and reflect on the way ahead for fusion energy.

  • An algorithm with taste

    Scientists fed an algorithm with data from people's flavor impressions, enabling the algorithm to make accurate predictions about what kinds of wine an individual might prefer.

  • Video: A snail-inspired robot promises to vacuum up microplastics from bodies of water

    A prototype of the robot has been built in the likeness of the Hawaiian Apple Snail, an aquarium snail that relies on the undulating motion of its foot to control water surface flow as well as vacuum up floating food particles.

  • Google turns to AI for flood forecasting

    An artificial intelligence (AI)-driven tool developed by tech giant Google predicts river basin floods in over 80 countries, providing critical flood forecasting for 460 million people.

  • Water-cooled chiller heat pumps use eco-friendly refrigerant

    The new range of chillers and heat pumps is available from 45 kW to 242 kW and equipped with scroll compressors.

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