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IMC launches new data acquisition software studio
For test engineers working with IMC data acquisition (DAQ) systems and data loggers, this new version boosts usability and efficient workflow for both new and experienced users.
Video: First space-to-Earth transmission of solar power
While the test did not transfer a useful amount of power, it validates the ability to precisely target a power beam over great distances.
Magnetic bacteria pull uranium from water
A type of bacteria present in most aquatic environments has been demonstrated to remove uranium from contaminated water.
A botanical fix for pharma pollutants in wastewater
A plant-based metal organic framework efficiently captures and degrades pharmaceutical molecules found in local municipal wastewater.
Video: A guide to planning asteroid mining missions
A new web-based tool simplifies the search for near-Earth asteroids that pose promising targets for resources essential in space manufacturing.
Prospects advance for practical magnesium metal batteries
A new activation strategy enables efficient cycling of the metal using commercially available electrolytes, offering scope for the design of practical magnesium batteries.
"Merce," the around-the-world 1961 Mercedes-Benz, saved her life. Now she's repaying the favor
After driving the car around the world and experiencing a severe crash, the owner is tending to and resurrecting her faithful automobile.
New Senator MRAP armored truck can survive mines, IEDs
The Roshel Senator Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) has already passed NATO-certified independent laboratory's level 2 and level 2a/2b ballistic and blast testing under STANAG 4569 AEP 55, which reportedly ensures the protection of occupants amid explosive attacks.
Make It Now with Rapid Prototyping (July 9 -15)
Increasingly, manufacturers are adopting small, niche production labs or lines to facilitate quick, iterative prototyping. 3D printers, laser cutters, digital design and simulation are becoming more common and more powerful.
Google develops text-to-image generator
After users describe objects and specify artistic styles, StyleDrop will generate those images in just three minutes, according to its developers.
Transformer inspired robot can walk, fly and tumble
Such a robot, according to its developers, could potentially be used to transport injured people to a hospital or to explore other planets.
ChatGPT answers some questions about hydrofracking
GlobalSpec asked ChatGPt to answer some questions about hydrofracking. Read on for ChatGPT's responses.
Battery bolsters grid storage and flexibility
The lithium iron phosphate battery can be configured for renewable integration, backup power, peak shaving and other applications.
Omni Pro Electronics to distribute new EBY Electro “screwless” terminal blocks
New color-coded modular blocks with tool-free installation make in-field operation less complicated.
Video exclusive: Chasing tornadoes in the Texas Panhandle
GlobalSpec's resident meteorologist encounters big weather - and has the footage to prove it.
TSE´s agricultural canopies: PcVue at the heart of a system of photovoltaic shades
The supervisory control and data acquisition system installed at an agrivoltaic shading system manages a database of 25,000 data points.
Comau and Fincantieri present MR4Weld, the first robotized mobile solution for shipbuilding
The unique mobile robotic welding solution is being showcased at Automatica 2023.
The evolving roles of drones in healthcare
The use of UAS in critical healthcare sectors demonstrates a viable way to meet some of the time and accessibility-related challenges simplifying tasks related to emergency response, supply chain, outreach and disease management.
DOE invests $6 million in geothermal heating and cooling technologies
The funding aims to support the expansion of geothermal heating and cooling technology deployment at federal sites. Geothermal heating and cooling is considered renewable, versatile and crucial for decarbonizing buildings and the economy.
The four levels of fastener automation
Fastener automation is an effective way to get more out of a process, while enhancing reliability and increasing tracking abilities. While some class of automation is an obvious solution, the question then becomes just how much automation is appropriate?