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New conveying systems for robotic pick-and place packaging introduced by Key Technology
By minimizing hand packing, these new systems reportedly help increase production efficiency, reduce labor and improve sanitation.
Liebherr introduces its R 930 Tunnel crawler excavator
According to the company, the R 930 Tunnel crawler is an excavator that was designed for underground construction sites.
New catalyst promotes mixed plastics recycling
The catalyst offers scope to reduce process complexity and improve prospects for achieving circularity in the mixed plastics sector.
International team of researchers monitors nuclear weapons stockpiles with radio waves
The researchers explain that the system uses two antennas to record a radio fingerprint of the room, with one antenna emitting a radio signal reflected off the walls and objects within the room while the other antenna records the signal.
Defense firm introduces its modular man-portable counter IED and drone device
Netline Communications Technologies has launched its C-Guard Modular ManPack to counter the rising threats from drones, even in areas of conflict.
ABB announces completion of testing of robotic system for inserting charges in boreholes in mines
Automation company ABB has completed testing of its automated robot charging technology for underground mines in partnership with mine operators Boliden and LKAB.
Introduction to solids and powder feeders for industrial processing
There are numerous applications that require the feeding of bulk solid materials. Virtually all manufacturing industries, from pharmaceuticals to mining, require some form of solid material handling.
Parker Hannifin introduces the NX8xHM motor range for low-voltage electro-hydraulic pumps
The new permanent magnet AC (PMAC) motor is an ideal choice for electro-hydraulic pumps used by 48 V DC construction vehicles, such as mini excavators.
Rocks charge ahead for renewable energy storage
The use of landscape gravel as a thermal energy storage medium for intermittent sources of generation like solar and wind is being explored.
Putting an efficient solar scheme for green hydrogen in motion
The process uses up to 40% of solar heat for green fuel generation, a significant improvement over the 7% utilization rate achieved by existing systems.
Study: Compostable single-serve coffee pods most sustainable option
The researchers examined three different types of sing-serve coffee pods featuring those composed of conventional plastic, those composed of aluminum and those composed of compostable biobased materials.
Video: Microfluidic platform models disease in human organs
The device monitors interactions between up to eight unique organ tissue cultures for extended periods of time to replicate how actual organs will respond.
AI comes to the aid of water utilities
The artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled waterCAST system consolidates common utility data sets, enabling users to make data-driven decisions based on real-time and predicted information.
Baxi launches full range of air source heat pump training
The courses are available at Baxi’s network of training centers across the U.K.
Four new inventions proposed by UCF researchers for monitoring structural health of buildings, bridges
Four new inventions for monitoring the structural health of the nation’s aging buildings, roadways and bridges, among other structures, are proposed by researchers from the University of Central Florida.
Binghamton team develops robotic seeing-eye dog
To develop the robotic eye-seeing dog, researchers developed a leash tugging interface for training the robot.
Data dashboard drives commercial fleet decarbonization
The online platform was developed to help vehicle designers and fleet operators better understand the range of emerging decarbonization options.
Online tool streamlines heat exchanger selection
The HEXpert system provides the key performance information crucial to choosing effective solutions for specific processing plant applications.
Mantis shrimp-inspired robot designed for underwater exploration
The mantis shrimp-inspired robot could be used in applications such as exploring and monitoring narrow and difficult-to-reach underwater environments inhabited by various species of animals and minerals.
New approach verifies authenticity of COVID-19 vaccines
The new approach involves handheld spatially offset Raman spectroscopy (SORS) for rapidly authenticating unopened vials of COVID-19 vaccines.