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RealWear launches intrinsically safe wearable for frontline workers
Built for productivity and safety in industries such as oil and gas, pharmaceuticals and mining, the hands-free IS wearable solution frees a worker’s hands to reportedly make operations smarter, safer and more efficient.
Study: Drones could speed AED delivery to cardiac arrest scenes
The simulation model, hypothesizing that all local first responders carry an AED, subsequently optimized a network of AED-carrying drones and compared the response time of a hypothetical drone network and historical data from local first responder response times.
Hardware-accelerated oscilloscope with automated analysis tools introduced by Keysight
Keysight’s Infiniium MXR B-Series gives engineers built-in, automated debug tools such as zone triggering, fault detection, real-time spectrum analysis (RTSA) and a 50 MHz waveform generator.
Researchers claim world's fastest COVID-19 test
The virus diagnostic device, dubbed LoCKAmp, features a portable testing unit, disposable cartridges and employs reverse transcription loop-mediated isothermal amplification (or RT-LAMP) for multiplying specific sequences of RNA.
New polymer membranes recover even more valuable compounds from crude oil
The new polymers, dubbed DUCKY polymers, are produced via a family of chemical reactions called click chemistry.
A solar-driven technique solves water-oil separation
By using solar energy, the technique can reportedly separate two-phase mixtures with little environmental impact.
The role of big data in process optimization
By utilizing algorithms and machine learning techniques, big data analytics can predict equipment failures, optimize supply chain management, and improve product quality and process efficiency.
Downhole visual analytics company launches AIVA to help well operators make faster, better decisions
AIVA, which stands for Asset Inspection, Visualization and Analytics, lets users store, visualize, explore and analyze data relating to wells, pipelines and other critical energy assets or infrastructures.
Going Nuclear (December 3-9)
New technologies are emerging that aim to make nuclear power more economical, safer and less contaminating, and overall a larger part of the energy mix forecast.
A liquid approach to leveraging low-level winds
The technique enables harvesting low-speed wind energy by use of anchored ionic droplets.
Video: A glimpse of Automation Fair 2023
A bustling exhibition hall hosted featured technologies from Rockwell Automation and dozens of its partners. This included everything from robotics and material handling automation companies, to digital platforms and cybersecurity vendors.
Preventing failures in offshore wind power cable installations
A new code of practice is intended to improve installation of underwater power cables in offshore wind systems.
Widest ever choice of METCASE COMBIMET 19 inch rack cases
Applications include networking, communications, sound/studio systems, laboratory instruments and industrial computers/control technology.
WALTER launches automation service to deliver robotic solutions for metalworking businesses
Automation and robotic solutions are customized for heavy grinding, deburring, drilling and finishing on all types of materials.
Reach a quicker time-to-market with modular motors and gearboxes
These modular components enable selection of the optimum combination of motors, gearboxes, encoders, brakes, shafts and controllers for specific applications.
These materials will soak up oil spills: Part 2
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.
5 perks of smart automotive manufacturing
Smart manufacturing not only streamlines operations but also provides vital flexibility and responsiveness. It is a critical factor in maintaining competitiveness and meeting the growing complexity of consumer demands, particularly in the realm of motorized vehicle production.
New strategy streamlines car battery recycling
The electric vehicle battery cathode recycling process is less energy-intensive and uses less hazardous chemicals than current methods.
Wastewater bacteria bioengineered to produce power
The potential for bacteria to generate electricity becomes more powerful with a bioengineering advance applied to Escherichia coli.
Light cure adhesives for medical wearables
The new product is formulated without isobornyl acrylate or any other known skin sensitizing monomers.