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Drones and lasers to pinpoint greenhouse gas leaks
The team outfitted a small drone with a retroreflector, which is a type of mirror that reflects incoming light directly back to its source, and a corresponding base station featuring gas sensing equipment that can track the drone during flight.
Latest trends in AI, vision and robotics at Automate
Whether it’s simple applications like automated recognition of objects or more complex integration of systems such as AI-powered robots that can be used in production lines, Automate Show has it all.
New magnetostrictive linear hydraulic and pneumatic position sensors launched by Novotechnik
Novotechnik announced the launch of its TM1 Series of linear hydraulic and pneumatic position sensors, which are designed for use in hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders — especially in tight-space applications
An eco-friendly, semi-pressure sensitive labeling adhesive
The new adhesive allows returned bottles to be washed in a caustic solution, separating them from their labels and the adhesive, before being returned to the market.
JR Automation to feature new turnkey and digital solutions at Automate 2023
A new modular automation platform, collaborative robots and other automation solutions will be on display.
Sustainable steel to support wind turbine towers
The use of sustainably manufactured steel is being pursued by Siemens Gamesa to ensure a CO2 reduction of at least 63% in wind turbine tower steel plates compared to conventional steel.
New ASHRAE standard includes expanded scope for building sites
The revised version includes an expanded scope for building sites and major additions appearing for the first time in a minimum-efficiency U.S. model energy standard or code.
Karger Publishers launches fourth annual Vesalius Innovation Award to advance the future of science
The award is aimed at early-stage startups in the health sciences and publishing sectors that are developing innovative technological solutions with a significant impact in their respective fields.
Video: Spray cooling takes the heat out of data centers
The system targets the heat generated by central processing units and can secure a cool 26% savings in annual energy costs.
Podcasts to power engine dynamometer knowledge
The podcasts offer a source for real-world, practical dynamometer conversation.
ChatGPT passes radiologist exam
The 150-question text-based exam, which mimicked those given by radiology boards in both the U.S. and Canada, was administered to the two currently available versions of ChatGPT: the older GPT 3.5 and the enhanced GPT 4.
Forklift stability control system introduced by Hyster
The system is standard on all H40-70A models in the recently launched Hyster A Series.
How 3D metal printing is advancing metal injection molding
3D metal printing is the fastest and lowest cost way to prototype your concept.
Trial of oral drug to remove radioactive contamination underway
In oral capsule form, HOPO14-1 has effectively removed many radioactive contaminants, including uranium, neptunium, plutonium, americium and curium, during trials.
A CAES cost analysis for renewable energy systems
The economics of pairing compressed air energy storage (CAES) with increased renewable energy penetration in power grids are explored.
Funding to accelerate domestic heat pump production
The U.S. Department of Energy has announced a federal funding opportunity of $250 million to incentivize domestic heat pump manufacturing in the U.S.
AI system lets robots perform 10,000 scientific experiments a day
The BacterAI system promises to expedite the time frame of discovery in fields like medicine, agriculture and environmental science, for instance.
Eye-tracking tech promises to save construction industry millions
The new technology, which will be embedded into 3D augmented reality (AR) headsets, is intended to help construction workers complete more thorough checklists, thereby reducing the roughly 60% of building costs associated with fixing mistakes.
Shape-shifting drone eyed for inspection tasks
Dubbed Morpho, the drone, which can also position its wings to fly either vertically or horizontally, is being eyed for the inspection of power lines, wind turbines and offshore oil and gas platforms as it can approach and land on such structures with relative ease.
Microwave annealing advances solar cell production and recycling
Microwave technology improves the production of silicon solar cells while making them easier to recycle.