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Consortium develops inexpensive titanium armor for land-based defense applications
Under the Affordable Titanium to Useable Defense Equipment (ATiTUDE) program, the consortium has used the FCT HP D 250 (FAST/SPS) followed by the FENN Hot Rolling Mill in Phase 2 to manufacture armor plate for ballistic protection in land-based applications.
New algorithm identifies biological sex via dental X-rays
Researchers developed and trained an algorithm to determine the biological sex of a subject using dental X-rays with a 94% rate of accuracy.
DARPA seeks to develop silent submarine
To develop this new propulsion system, the team based its work on a concept called magnetohydrodynamics (MHD) wherein a fluid is charged and accelerated via an electromagnetic field to produce thrust.
Ear as effective an identifier as fingerprint: Study
The research was conducted to validate a technique called Cameriere's ear identification method, which relies on measurements and ratios of various sections of the ear including the helix, antihelix, concha and lobe.
MIT builds magnetic robot that promises to inch its way into human blood vessels
The soft robot moves via an inchworm-like mechanism that is achieved via magnetized rubber polymer spirals.
Waterloo team breaks voice authentication within six tries
Researchers created an approach that avoids spoofing countermeasures, fooling most voice authentication systems within six attempts.
The AutoCado automates guacamole prep at Chipotle
The aptly named AutoCado can reportedly take over the manual tasks of guacamole prep — cutting, coring and peeling avocados — thereby saving both time and resources.
A digital twin for the first commercial fusion facility
Supercomputing, artificial intelligence and the Industrial Metaverse will advance development of the U.K.'s prototype fusion power plant.
Sensor chip speeds disease diagnostics
The device can detect many disease pathogens with 10 times the sensitivity of currently available methods.
Clearpath Robotics announces Husky Observer
The mobile robotic system is designed to accelerate inspection solutions.
Taco expands light commercial ECM pump offering
These self-sensing, close-coupled, mechanically sealed in-line circulator pumps exceed industry and efficiency standards with an advanced hydraulic design.
Device promises to protect firefighters from harmful chemicals
The commercially available sensor, originally intended to measure vinyl chloride, benzene and other chemicals, was modified to also detect PAHs in real time.
Graco debuts next-generation electric-operated double diaphragm pump
The QUANTM pump is suitable for nearly any fluid transfer application and offers a wide range of materials of construction to support multiple industrial and hygienic applications, including chemical processing, water treatment, paint manufacturing, food and beverage, pharmaceutical and more.
Bolting Systems announces new hydraulic pump
The Bolting Systems PE60 series pumps meet a wide array of high-pressure bolting tool applications requiring durability, speed and performance. These include power generation, machinery maintenance, construction and utility applications.
This drone can enter burning buildings, woodlands
Composed of thermal aerogel insulation material, the FireDrone also features an onboard cooling system that enables it to withstand temperatures up to 200° C for 10 minutes.
Video: A modular nuclear approach to decarbonize district heating
Each of these small modular reactors can supply district heating needs for a small city and displace fossil fuel-based heating networks.
New instruments further standardize single cell analysis workflow
The systems bring portability to any laboratory in instruments that deliver accurate, reproducible results.
New hybrid light-curable adhesive for the medical field
These adhesives offer rapid curing in light or darkness to a wider range of substrates.
ARC executive interview with Jeremy M. Friedmar of Belden
Learn about Belden's transformation to a solutions provider and how Belden empowers its customers on their digital transformation journeys.
When to use ceramic bearings
Compared to steel bearings in similar environments, ceramics can last two to three times longer. Trading off the higher cost of ceramics for fewer maintenance overhauls usually is worth it for those specialty applications which really need high performance.