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A new 3D-printed surgical implant destroys bacteria
The development promises to potentially improve infection control in common surgeries like hip and knee replacements, wherein bacterial colonization on the implants threatens surgical outcomes and leads to potential implant failure.
Introduction to hybrid solar-wind energy systems
The hybrid solar-wind energy system taps into the strengths of wind and solar energy, providing a solution to enhance the reliability of renewable energy systems.
New motor delivers premium efficiency to South Korea
Heavy-duty electrical motors consume up to half of the available electrical power on a global basis. Initiatives aimed at boosting motor efficiency play a role in conserving energy worldwide.
Device designed by students detects safe water supplies
The portable water diagnostic uses electrochemical sensors and GPS technology to conduct rapid water quality analysis and plot the results to a global map.
igus launches AI-powered igusGO App to help users find the right motion plastics solutions for their industrial application
The app recommends suitable igus bearings, linear guides, cable carriers and other products to reduce costs and extend machine service life.
Harper furnace installed for direct air capture
The furnace uses indirect, electric heating to remove carbon dioxide captured by calcium carbonate so it can be permanently stored.
Comau deploys innovative dedicated hybrid transmission assembly lines for Hycet
The end-to-end solution grants an annual production capacity of 150,000 units per line with a cycle time of less than two minutes.
pH 101: A beginner's guide to accurate and reliable pH measurements
Follow these measurement and maintenance practices to ensure accurate and consistent pH measurement results.
ORNL team 3D prints metal steam turbine blade
The ORNL team reportedly used wire arc additive manufacturing wherein an electric arm melts metal wire through a process operated by robotic arm, depositing thin layers of metal, which gradually build up into a desired shape — in this case, a steam turbine blade.
New percussion method detects pipeline elbow erosion
Pipeline elbows — a critical component of any pressure piping system that carries corrosive liquids for various industries ranging from oil and gas to chemical manufacturing, for instance — connect pipes and change the fluid flow direction of pipeline networks.
Video: Used EV batteries are powering California communities
A second major electric vehicle (EV) battery storage project has been placed into commercial operation in California by second life energy storage firm B2U.
Renewable energy-based charging infrastructure for sustainable EVs
More charging stations are needed to meet growing demand for EVs, which in turn makes integration of renewable energy sources essential to achieving long-term sustainability goals.
ABB introduces its IRB 930 SCARA robot
Designed for fast point-to-point tasks that require high payloads and large work areas, the IRB 930 has three variants capable of providing the highest payload of any SCARA robot in its class.
New monitoring system reduces steam trap leakage and increases uptime
The system uses energy harvesting sensors and a flexible sensor portfolio with plug and measure technology, making installation and commissioning simple.
Revolutionizing HVAC systems — Design Envelope 4380 intelligent pumps with cloud-based efficiency
Intelligent pumps with cloud-based active performance management are designed to exceed U.S./Canada pump energy index regulations.
Basics of industrial VFDs
VFDs have become so reliable that they have pretty much become the standard drive for large industrial motors today.
Geospatial dataset maps large-scale photovoltaic projects in the US
The database enables analysis of the historical trends in project development and the accurate assessment of potential costs and benefits of future development.
Scientists combine rice husks, newspaper for new insulation material
To create the insulation, the team combined rice husks, which is agricultural waste, and cellulose derived from recycled and shredded newspapers.
OKW extends SMART-PANEL wall-mount enclosures range
The enclosures are ideal for applications including building services systems, electrical installations, smart homes, offices, security and wireless communications.
DuPont introduces conductive tape for use as dry electrode in biosignal monitoring
The silicone-based soft skin conductive tape will support the development of biosignal-monitoring devices with stable data quality and high patient comfort.