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Improving coating performance and efficiency in agricultural equipment manufacturing — A case study: UNIA Group
UNIA Group, a leading European OEM with over 140 years of manufacturing experience, modernized its coating operations by implementing advanced powder and liquid finishing technologies.
New liquid metal micro pump could transform soft robotics
The tiny pump, which is roughly the size of a pea, is powered by liquid metal that converts electrical energy into fluid motion.
New rotary vane vacuum pumps deliver enhanced chemical resistance
The DuoVane 12 C and 22 C deliver high-performance, durable vacuum solutions tailored for challenging process environments.
Cole-Parmer unveils cloud-connected MasterflexLive peristaltic pumps
This new pump technology brings the internet of things (IoT) to pump applications, giving operators the ability to remotely control and monitor pumps via the internet.
Inspired by armadillos: New soft robotic shell becomes rock-solid on demand
According to its developers, the structure automatically responds when it detects strain and it can be tuned to respond to anything that ranges from a delicate touch to a significant impact.
Forecasting US water supply trends
A new online tool provides detailed information about water supply and demand across approximately 80,000 watersheds nationwide.
DIAvent maxFlow for high-performance batteries
Maximum flow rate, adjustable trigger pressure and autonomous resealing combine in a single degassing valve.
Forward osmosis for food concentration
Forward osmosis (FO) represents a shift toward a more sustainable and quality focused model by using osmotic pressure to remove water as an alternative to heat or high hydraulic pressure.
Spider silk-inspired method transforms corn protein into ultra-tough plastic alternative
The scientists turned to a corn protein called zein, which is abundant, renewable and naturally hydrophobic. Because the material is also relatively brittle, the team took inspiration from the way spiders spin their silk to improve the zein’s mechanical strength.
Welding distortion control in large fabricated structures
Fabricated buildings, followed by such engineering marvels as oil rigs and ships, receive thousands of welds, covering seams and structural joints across massive interconnected sections.
Advanced motion control robotics for industrial automation
The drive gear reducers from Pelonis Technologies, including the ROBONIC DRIVE and CYKODRIVE series, are built to meet space, energy and load demands in robotic systems.
Inflatable ‘marshmallow’ wings could make drones safer, more efficient
The team from Celeste Ecoflyers suggests that large, heavy drones tend to pose a significant cybersecurity risk, because they can be hijacked and potentially used for nefarious purposes by malicious hackers.
Freshwater mussel protein could inspire stronger medical-grade glues
The protein, called Dbfp7, is derived from the quagga mussel and, despite lacking a specific chemical feature that enables it to stick to surfaces underwater, it still proved capable of this type of adhesion.
Perfect hold — even at over 100 bar
Freudenberg Sealing Technologies presents an elastomer-based sealing solution for carbon dioxide air-conditioning compressors.
Hydrogen and chemicals derived from biowaste
A new electrochemical system enables the simultaneous production of hydrogen and value-added chemicals using waste glycerol.
Modular TPE bellows for special-purpose vehicles and industrial applications
Using a modular tooling concept, custom-designed bellows made of thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) can be produced with significantly reduced tooling and fixed costs.
A common valve selection misconception in data center fuel systems
AI-driven computing demand is accelerating data center expansion, compressing project timelines and increasing pressure on engineering teams to finalize systems faster.
Arburg at Interplas 2026: Pioneering trends for the British and Irish plastics industry
This marks the first time Arburg’s new standard electric Allrounder Trend machines will be on show to a large trade visitor audience in the U.K.
Fracking and geologic hazards: Does fracking cause earthquakes or sinkholes?
Discover why hydraulic fracturing is not considered a major cause of felt earthquakes.
Money shot: Energy weapons provide cheap, effective missile and drone defense
Here's how breakthroughs in solid-state fiber lasers are reshaping air defense architectures and defensive costs.