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How to measure thermal energy storage
Innovative technologies, such as solar thermal and geothermal systems, are helping to meet a portion of the world’s energy demand while minimizing the detrimental greenhouse gas emissions associated with traditional fossil fuel-based systems.
These silicon cells provide photovoltaic flexibility
Foldable crystalline silicon wafers with strong light-harvesting capability were fabricated for use in flexible silicon heterojunction solar cells.
Efficient water treatment with air-trapping membranes
Pressure-driven distillation through air-trapping hydrophobic membranes is proving to be a superior water purification option relative to conventional heat-driven membrane distillation systems.
How to navigate around satellites and space junk
As more rockets, people and technologies enter low Earth orbit, there is growing concern that one of these could be endangered by the numerous pieces of 'space trash' circling the planet.
Rollon unveils TLS series telescoping linear actuators for space-constrained applications
The telescopic design enables long stroke lengths with minimal closed lengths.
Precision Drive Systems launches VibeAid vibration analysis services
A new spindle vibration analysis service will help predict and prevent poor machining results, workpiece errors and ultimate spindle failure.
Kollmorgen expands certified explosion-proof product line with new ATEX and IECEx/cETLus status for Goldline high-voltage servo motors
For hazardous locations that require use of an explosion-proof motor, Kollmorgen’s Goldline EB series of ATEX Certified and IECEx/cETLus listed servo motors now includes the 480 V AC Goldline EBH.
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.