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Optomec unveils vision for digital manufacturing that powers customers into the future
The company will pursue synergies between hardware and software to enable a modern approach to digital automation and digital manufacturing across its product portfolio.
Researchers aim to revolutionize fluoride salt pump technology
The research team plans to employ experimental and numerical methods to investigate the static and dynamic performance of fluoride salt-lubricated bearings and high-temperature seals.
Drug-testing robot to expedite the speed of sample testing
The portable robot could be easily deployed at music festivals, for instance, where users can walk up to a kiosk and drop off a sample and the machine will reportedly identify substances in roughly 15 minutes.
Low-cost desalination pairs redox tech and electrodialysis
The economical water purification system separates out salt and other impurities with an electrified version of dialysis.
Report: State policies push renewable energy growth
About half of all growth in U.S. renewable electricity generation and capacity since 2000 is associated with state renewables portfolio standards requirements.
These NASA technologies will deliver us to Mars
NASA has slowly been building toward a crewed mission to Mars, even though no timetable has been announced. This technology speaks for itself.
Webinar: OMRON’s AC and DC relays and IoT weather station solutions for energy applications
OMRON will showcase a variety of relay solutions to combat the issues that the energy equipment designers face.
SEE and ExxonMobil embark on first-of-its-kind food packaging tray circularity initiative in Australia
The collaboration will divert approximately 900 tons of plastic waste annually from landfill or incineration.
Alfa Laval introduces new hygienic valves for enhanced product safety and process efficiency
The Unique Mixproof valves, when used with Alfa Laval ThinkTop, contribute to enhanced sustainability. They eliminate unnecessary product loss and deliver significant savings in water and CIP media consumption, reducing the total cost of ownership and minimizing environmental impact in the process industries.
Watson-Marlow advances polymer metering capabilities with the new Qdos 60 PU pump
Polymers play a crucial role in coagulation and dewatering processes during sludge treatment. Effective dewatering reduces the bulk of sludge, leading to significant cost savings in storage and disposal. To meet regulatory requirements for efficient sludge dewatering, accurate and reliable polymer metering is essential.
AI to assist lifeguards at the pool
Lynxight's technology combines AI software and swimmer behavior analysis with a building’s security cameras to perform real-time monitoring both above and below the water.
Solving the hazard of falling rocket debris
What goes up, must come down, right? Well, as rocket launches reach an all-time high, the stages and debris of these vehicles are becoming increasingly dangerous.
Benefits of a dry side to battery production
Batteries produced without toxic solvents in a dry process showed excellent ability to maintain their capacity after extended use.
Report: A bright future for solar power
In 2022, the world installed 239 GW of new solar, 45% more solar power capacity than the year before.
Single-walled carbon nanotubes for energy storage
These structures show great potential in various energy-related applications, including supercapacitors, batteries, solar cells and hydrogen storage.
Salty hydrogel swigs water from air
The superabsorbent material can soak up a record amount of moisture from the air across a range of humidity levels.
After dramatic failure, this SpaceX launch will be biggest yet
Last April, SpaceX was forced to self-destruct its flagship rocket system after it lost control. Now, all eyes are on the company as it prepares for its next test flight.
ABB introduces a new motor for challenging industrial applications
The AMI 5800 is a true NEMA design, which means that it meets both electrical performance requirements and mechanical mounting standards.
What to make of UAPs and UFOs
We know the UAPs are real. It is all the other questions that remain unanswered.
Understanding stress vs strain in materials
The recent implosion of the Titan submersible has brought up the discussion about material strength and how it is measured.