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5 things to know when selecting a laser triangulation sensor
Consider these five critical metrics when choosing a laser triangulation sensor implementation that will deliver the most accurate results.
Locomotive to ferry freight by battery power
The world’s first 100% battery-powered, heavy-haul locomotive for mainline service is scheduled to begin running the rails in Australia in 2024.
Emergency preparedness rule finalized for SMRs
Effective December 18. 2023, the rule applies both to existing and future small modular reactors (SMRs) and advanced reactors.
New super-productive RenAM 500 Ultra cuts additive manufacturing build times by up to 50%
The new additive manufacturing line and Renishaw’s Equator gauging system will be featured at the Renishaw exhibit at SHOT Show 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
New steps forward in fusion energy
Despite technical challenges, recent strides in fusion energy research have significantly advanced the field.
Video: This battery keeps its cool
A new battery pack has been designed to efficiently dissipate heat through the application of immersion cooling technology.
Video: Reduce fuel costs with new engine-driven welders
Smaller and lighter than previous models, these welders provide lower fuel costs and reduced noise while delivering improved weld process, parameter control and output.
A toothpaste that promises to treat peanut allergies
The toothpaste is expected to deliver allergenic peanut proteins to the allergic person’s oral cavity, thereby gradually desensitizing the user to the allergen.
BCA introduces tire shredder for productivity
Milwaukee-based BCA Industries, a manufacturer of professional recycling equipment and accessories, has designed its PD1000 IO X tire shredder.
Nuclear fusion breakthrough: Decades of research are still needed before fusion can be used as clean energy
The U.S. Department of Energy reported a major scientific breakthrough in nuclear fusion science in December 2022. For the first time, more energy was released from a fusion reaction than was used to ignite it. While this achievement is indeed historic, it’s important to pause and reflect on the way ahead for fusion energy.
An algorithm with taste
Scientists fed an algorithm with data from people's flavor impressions, enabling the algorithm to make accurate predictions about what kinds of wine an individual might prefer.
Video: A snail-inspired robot promises to vacuum up microplastics from bodies of water
A prototype of the robot has been built in the likeness of the Hawaiian Apple Snail, an aquarium snail that relies on the undulating motion of its foot to control water surface flow as well as vacuum up floating food particles.
Google turns to AI for flood forecasting
An artificial intelligence (AI)-driven tool developed by tech giant Google predicts river basin floods in over 80 countries, providing critical flood forecasting for 460 million people.
Water-cooled chiller heat pumps use eco-friendly refrigerant
The new range of chillers and heat pumps is available from 45 kW to 242 kW and equipped with scroll compressors.
OPC UA SDK now with OPC UA Pub/Sub via MQTT — For targeted, resource-saving data transmission
Softing Industrial has expanded the functionalities of its Open Platform Communications (OPC) Unified Architecture (UA) C++ SDK (Software Development Kit).
Uniqsis introduces its LED photoreactor for glass static mixing blocks
The high power LED lamp unit uses individual LEDs with a total power rating of 150 W and is available in a wide range of single wavelengths (365 nm, 385 nm, 420 nm, 450 nm, 460 nm or 525 nm).
Study claims ChatGPT writes better school essays than students
Researchers compared text produced by artificial intelligence (AI)-based language models — specifically ChatGPT 4 and its predecessor ChatGPT 3 — to essays written by secondary school students.
The potential for thorium as nuclear fuel
Challenges in reactor design, adherence to regulatory standards and the global landscape of thorium energy research are important factors.
Cavitation system shakes up wastewater treatment
A new plasma-based cavitation system designed for water purification and advanced oxidation will soon be the focus of pilot system and commercial trials.
Adaptive airflow application for cleanrooms
The system allows for carbon reduction and energy savings in addition to precisely controlling indoor air quality.