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Green Energy Season 2023 (April 23-29)
What is there to say about renewable energy that hasn't been said before? Well, a lot, actually.
De-icing airplane wings
Following are a number of recent developments being implemented to create anti-icing or de-icing solutions affecting surfaces in the transportation and energy sectors. This first in a series of articles looks specifically at airplanes.
Hannover Messe 2023: Industry Transformed (April 17-21)
Energy aims to be front and center. Is artificial intelligence ready to be a true disruptor? Industry 4.0 remains the dominant force in the industrial landscape.
Robotic bees set to groom queen bees
In a bid to improve honeybee populations, which are essential for pollination, the company is combining micro-robotics, machine learning and biological technologies to develop so-called court bees that perform hive tasks including feeding, cleaning and pheromone production for the queen.
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.