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New technique lets robots "hear" humans
The acoustic localization approach described by the Georgia Tech team explores the use of machine learning algorithms to detect the subtle sounds inadvertently produced by humans as they move around.
Fundamentals of nanofluids for thermal management systems
Nanofluids have emerged as a promising contender for optimized working fluids as they offer potential enhancement in heat transfer capabilities, opening new frontiers in thermal management.
Food processing plant pathogen eradicated by blue light
While L. monocytogenes has previously proven to be powerfully resistant to elimination, its destruction was expedited when the cells or biofilms were placed on polystyrene.
How will the food and beverage industry use ChatGPT?
This follow-up feature will examine the impact ChatGPT is expected to have on the food and beverage industry.
These are the top 19 Reddit communities for engineers
Engineers can gain plenty of knowledge from Reddit. Check out these 19 Reddit communities any engineer will love!
These materials will soak up oil spills: Part 1
Follow along with GlobalSpec as we examine, in a two-part feature, some of the technologies being used to clean up oil spills, ranging from sponges to human hair.
Lab and training expertise when time, budget or skillset fall short
ESPEC Solutions Group gets you from training and education all the way through successful test execution.
A look at the EU's ESPR policy
The EU's member states are enacting a series of aggressive policies to increase the overall sustainability of many key industrial materials, chemicals and consumer goods. Here's an overview on the regulations and impacts.
Spirax Sarco introduces the Turflow heat exchanger
The Spirax Sarco Turflow heat exchanger is a high-efficiency heat transfer product solution that manages the heating and cooling of fluids including process water.
Monitoring water discharges from the Fukushima nuclear plant
The International Atomic Energy Agency is now conducting comprehensive and continuous safety reviews of treated water discharged from the damaged reactor.
DoD pursues second transportable micro reactor design
An enhanced engineering design for a transportable micro nuclear reactor will be developed.
Split hub bellows couplings deliver high precision
These can be used in a variety of applications where positional accuracy is of utmost importance, performance data is being measured or fast reversals are a common occurrence.
Web tool compiles energy use data for US buildings
Access aggregate energy use data from more than 150,000 commercial and multi-family buildings in the U.S. with a web-based tool developed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
FPT Industrial’s full agricultural line-up and latest innovations at AGRITECHNICA 2023
Low environmental impact agricultural powertrain systems will be showcased at the event.
A soft robot gripper that can lift 100 kg
To create the new soft robotic gripper, the team employed a weaving technique wherein threads are tightly intertwined with various materials like PET plastic or rubber, to create a fabric that can support heavy objects.
Robots deployed for sanitizing veterinary hospitals
Tru-D or "Trudy," is a stationary bot that uses 28 bulbs and eight ultraviolet C (UVC) centers to destroy resistant infection-causing bacteria that can cling to walls, floors tables and other surfaces.
New plate heat exchanger introduced by SPX FLOW
PV has launched the new Plate Heat Exchanger FastFrame with improved usability and durability, saving time and money for food and beverage operators.
A computer model for predicting who needs lung cancer screening
To help build the model, researchers used data on 216,714 smokers from the U.K. Biobank cohort and 26,616 smokers from the U.S. National Lung Screening trial.
Textron, Rheinmetall introduce anti-drone weapon
The "Skyranger 30” features an automated turret from Rheinmetall combined with a RIPSAW M5 robotic UGV developed by Textron Defense Systems.
IAEA opens nuclear security training center
The facility offers 23 training courses and workshops that address training needs in the area of physical protection of nuclear and other radioactive material and associated facilities.