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New fiber is both conductive and flexible
Designed for wearable e-textiles, the fiber was created by combining one solution composed of the synthetic polymer polyaniline, which has conductive properties, and a second solution composed of dissolved cotton cellulose from recycled T-shirts.
Emerson unveils cutting-edge valve trim innovation for enhanced noise reduction and optimal flow efficiency
Emerson has introduced the Fisher Whisper trim solution, a groundbreaking valve trim technology aimed at enhancing noise reduction and flow efficiency in rotary and globe valves.
Molecular-scale motors for medical and material applications
The concept of a molecular motor is based on the use of electrons to effectively drive the motion of tiny machines, with dimensions as small as 2 nanometers wide. This is an incredible feat, considering that these machines are smaller than most virus organisms.
Researchers create biopolymer from seaweed, crustaceans to replace synthetic plastic films
The team is combining chitosan, which is a biopolymer that is responsible for the hardness of crab shells, and agarose, which is a biopolymer derived from seaweed used in the making of gels, to create biopolymer composite films.
Efficiency in lithium recovery from spent batteries
This approach to a more sustainable means of recycling lithium-ion batteries uses aprotic organic solutions instead of water to recover lithium from anodes.
Diablo introduces its Steel Demon Cermet Blade series
Designed with cordless and corded saws in minds, the Steel Demon Cermet blade delivers up to 25 times longer life, 50 times cooler cuts and 10 times faster cuts versus standard abrasive cut-off discs.
Tracking renewable energy growth in the US
Track trends in renewable energy growth by state with the Renewables on the Rise 2023 dashboard.
Orbex Group now offers two fiber optic rotary joint (FORJ) solutions
The new assemblies support either single- or multi-mode operation with options for wavelengths of 1310 nm or 1550 nm.
This mind-reading AI can turn thoughts into text
To develop the device, participants were tasked with silently reading passages of text while wearing an electroencephalogram (EEG)-equipped cap, which recorded electrical brain activity through the wearer’s scalp.
Made for heavy lifting: NORD Drivesystems supplies the crane industry with innovative solutions to move the toughest loads
NORD’s drive solutions for cranes feature heavy-duty industrial gear motors, dynamic electronic control products, and functional safety modules to keep crane systems operating efficiently.
DNA-based nanobots replicate themselves via UV light
Composed of just four DNA strands, the tiny DNA bots can reportedly replicate themselves one at a time by using their structure as a possible template.
These batteries fast-charge without degradation
Israel-based StoreDot reports that its silicon-dominant extreme fast charging (XFC) battery cells did not degrade after 1,000 consecutive XFC cycles.
Akribis introduces magnetic springs for gravity compensation applications
The magnetic springs deliver high-speed strokes and instant response without the need for external power and control, linear guides or expensive air systems.
Harper International receives order for cementitious materials research
The company will engineer and manufacture a rotary tube furnace for cementitious materials research to be installed at University of Kentucky’s Center for Applied Energy Research.
Severn unveils revolutionary butterfly control technology with the OCT triple offset butterfly valve
This valve stands out for its precise engineering and superior performance, setting a higher standard for reliability, durability and efficiency.
Basics of servo motor design
Servo motor applications of all types are one of the fastest growing sectors of the industrial component economy – and likely will continues for many years to come.
Sustainable future: Empowering tomorrow with smart energy management
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Hotpot oil finds second life as jet fuel
To turn the food waste into aviation fuel, the company Sichuan Jinshang Environmental Protection collects oil from local restaurants that has already been separated from water using a specialized filter.
DOE awards $1.6 million to MAE-led research into marine energy technologies
The project focuses on transforming Liquid Robotics' autonomous Wave Glider into a mobile, anchor-less desalination platform.
W8 vacuum excavator for tight jobsites launched by Ditch Witch
The company explained that although the W8 is slightly smaller than the previously released W12 hydrovac, the W8 still maintains the same performance.