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Team develops water-soluble plastic material based on potato starch
According to the research team, the material is compostable, biodegradable and appropriate for use as a flexible film in bags and packaging.
Sorbent swells direct air capture of carbon
A new hybrid sorbent represents potential to significantly increase the cost-effectiveness of direct air capture of carbon dioxide.
Watch this soft robot mimic a caterpillar
To mimic the biomechanics of a caterpillar whose movements are controlled by the local curvature of its body — which curves differently when it pulls itself forward than it does pushing itself backward — the team used nanowire heaters to control the robot’s replicated curvature and movement.
'Eagle-eyed' mobile system locates downed utility poles
The system runs on edge computing hardware that is mounted on a quadcopter or drone, which can be deployed in the event that local infrastructure is damaged or destroyed following a natural disaster.
Flowserve announces release of the Worcester 51/52 Series Reduced Port Flanged Ball Valves
Thanks to improved live-loaded stem sealing, the Worcester 51/52 series ball valve offers superior reliability and exceptional leakage resistance.
Watch this shark-inspired robot consume plastic river waste
The WasteShark, from the company Ran Marine, is a wide-mouth autonomous robot inspired by a whale shark’s mouth that can reportedly ingest up to 21,000 plastic waste bottles a day, according to its developer.
Snake-like robot now eyed for tunnel warfare applications
The EELS system, which is composed of several identical segments that enable the robot to move in a sidewinding, snake-like motion, can traverse water, sand, ice and rock.
Vogelsang presents new HiCone progressive cavity pump with innovative design geometry
Thanks to the clever adjustment system, the rotor and stator can be optimally positioned to each other according to operating parameters like pressure, temperature and viscosity.
How do induction motors work?
In this type of AC motor, the rotor’s required electric current for producing torque is generated by electromagnetic induction from the stator windings.
Display dilemmas: Picking the display type that makes sense for your product
When developing a product with a digital display, choosing the right display technology is crucial.
Taking the hassle out of electronic enclosure modifications
“Off the shelf” electronic enclosures require modifications to meet the exact requirements of device manufacturers.
Video: RealWear advances full productivity platform for frontline professionals
The productivity platform includes new apps and tools for frontline professionals.
Swarm technology wrangles wind turbine wakes
Significant energy production increases can be realized at wind farms via collective control and advanced analytics.
Emerson’s new aluminum filter regulators enhance process efficiency and streamline supply chains
Able to handle the highest flow rates, these aluminum filter regulators allow manufacturers to single-source complete valve piloting solutions.
High-tech adhesives for thin-film solar cells
Made from epoxy resins or acrylates, these adhesives can also provide an effective barrier against humidity.
Surgical sealing improved upon with thermosensitive bioadhesives
Due to its controlled adhesion, injectability and adherence to assorted tissues and organ surfaces, the biomaterial is considered an ideal surgical wound sealant.
Manufacturer turns attention from kimonos to counter EW fabric
The so-called anti-EW fabric can reportedly be used for tracking soldier’s vital signs and transmitting that data to a cloud-based app, for instance.
Non-intrusive sensor for pipeline monitoring under development
The non-intrusive sensor — unlike intrusive sensors that need to be pre-installed during pipeline construction — can be installed after pipeline construction and use light and sound-based measurement systems.
KLINGER Ballostar KHA: Versatile ball valve for extreme applications
The new Ballostar KHA boasts superior fire safety features as standard, improved corrosion protection, serial antistatic equipment in accordance with ISO 7121 and EN 1983, and an optimized sealing system.
Method lets law enforcement identify criminals' footwear
According to the researchers, the so-called 'assault course' collects data that can be used to verify footwear mark evidence left by criminals at a crime scene.