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2023 SES World Standards Day Paper Competition announced
In celebration of standards, and their growing impact on the global economy, SES and the U.S. Celebration of World Standards Day Planning Committee co-sponsor an annual paper competition for individuals in the U.S. standards community.
New tool promises to fight robocalls
The automated system, dubbed Snorcall, can reportedly characterize the content of robocalls, thereby revealing the scope of the robocall problem as well as associated scams being perpetrated.
Consider climate change in solar energy project plans
Climate change is exerting a significant impact on solar energy generation in the U.S., according to a recent study conducted by climate and energy analytics company Sunairio.
OPC UA tunnel increases security for OPC Classic communication
Version 5.30 of DataFEED OPC Suite from Softing Industrial offers two new features: an OPC UA tunnel to increase security for OPC Classic communication plus support for InfluxDB databases.
Video: A fastener solution for faster, safer metal framing
A new steel framing collated fastener solution speeds the attachment of steel framing and connections.
These unexpected ingredients are being used to fortify concrete: Part 2
Follow along as GlobalSpec examines some of the unusual materials being used in the manufacture of concrete in part 2 of this two-part series.
This robot packs a punch
Qibbot can extend its one arm nearly 5 ft, stands more than 6 ft tall and can be teleoperated.
A new recipe for polyester recycling: Just add salt and heat
The metal-free recipe calls for heat and catalytic glycolysis with hartshorn salt, a common baking ingredient known as ammonium bicarbonate.
How strain, stress and other materials properties are measured
This article continues the discussion by talking about how strength tests are performed, some of the considerations and how the data can be interpreted.
BinMaster’s new spin on the reliable rotary: BMRX-100 bin level indicator
By alerting to full and empty vessel conditions, this indicator prevents waste and saves time when handling bulk materials stored in bins and silos.
SABIC debuts LNP THERMOCOMP compound to help facilitate adoption of LDS antennas and advance device production
The compound offers better chemical resistance and hydrolytic stability, and lower warpage to benefit laser direct structuring (LDS) of antennas.
Lockbolts offer an alternative to welding
Direct-tension installed, swaged lockbolts offer an alternative to welding to ensure the integrity of joints in demanding load-bearing or high-vibration structures.
BAND-IT expands the IT-series with the new IT7000 1/4-inch TIE-LOK precision installation tool
The tool is designed for the automotive exhaust market and is available for any high-volume TIE-LOK application.
Emerson revolutionizes pressure relief valves for enhanced performance and reduced emissions
Emerson has released two all-new technologies for the Crosby J-Series pressure relief valve (PRV) product line.
The C-Flex bearing solution: A popular choice for motion control
The growing popularity of the C-Flex bearing is not only due to the quality of the product, but also to its adaptation in today’s sustainability efforts.
MIT CSAIL's invisible tagging system enhances 3D object tracking
BrightMarker is an invisible, fluorescent tag concealed in 3D-printed objects — such as a ball or container, for instance — that shows potential for enhancing motion tracking, virtual reality (VR) and object detection.
C-Flex bearings offer infinite life
C-Flex pivot bearings operate as a bearing, hinge, torsion spring and more.
The pros and cons of telemedicine
Technological advances have made telehealth a simplified process whereby any internet connected device can be used to facilitate most accepted forms of telemedicine which include non-emergency clinical services, administrative support, communications and continued training.
Wind, gas density and temperature monitoring combined can better predict mine disasters
All tests suggested that there are three significant correlations between gas, temperature and wind, thereby confirming that this framework shows promise for one day developing a gas warning system with improved sensitivity to minimize the incidence of gas explosions.
New two-step process detects food fraud
The Purdue team has developed a patent-pending two-step process to prevent the alteration of food, which can happen anywhere along the global supply chain.