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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.
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.