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EXAIR receives upgraded certification for NEMA 4 Cabinet Coolers
Performed by an independent laboratory, the upgraded CE certification provides added utility in processes that adhere to the highest industry standards and attests to EXAIR's commitment to continuous improvement.
Pneumatic Shockwave Therapy Machine launched for non-invasive pain management
Pneumatic shockwave therapy is a non-invasive treatment that uses high-energy sound waves to promote healing and reduce pain in patients with musculoskeletal conditions.
Soccer-ball dribbling bot being groomed for search-and-rescue tasks
To develop the DribbleBot, the MIT CSAIL team “practiced” with the robotic dog using computer simulations, collecting and learning from the data it accumulated via those computer simulations.
This smart, wooden tongue depressor checks vitals
The team envisions that future iterations of the smart, wooden tongue depressor could be tuned to detect other saliva biomarkers.
Qosina introduces new genderless AseptiQuik W Series connectors for large-volume, high-flow production environments
These connectors enable quick and easy sterile connections in large-volume, high-flow production and process intensification environments.
Atlas Copco launches next-generation WEDA D95 dewatering pump
The all-new WEDA D95 has a power rating of 37 kW to 43 kW and features Atlas Copco’s innovative Wear Deflector Technology to minimize wear and provide consistent performance over a longer operating life.
Q&A with Jennifer Blackford, of AGMA
Jennifer Blackford of the American Gear Manufacturing Association (AGMA) provides her fascinating opinions on gear manufacturing and machining, as well as AGMA's upcoming Motion & Power Expo.
Floor-scrubbing robot built for industrial spaces
The floor cleaning robot, dubbed Neo2W, is designed for warehouses and manufacturing environments where they are expected to improve cleaning efficiency, quality and productivity.
Amphibious robot designed to detect explosive underwater threats
The Terranaut from Nauticus Robotics is an amphibious robot prototype in development for the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD).
Radioactive waste treatment underway at Idaho site
After more than a decade of construction activity, the Integrated Waste Treatment Unit at the U.S. Idaho National Laboratory site is now accepting and processing radioactive waste.
Slow but stable growth in US waste-to-energy generation
These facilities generated around 14,000 GWh of electricity annually over the last decade.
LogiMAT 2023: Interroll presents new high performance conveyor platform for courier, express and parcel service providers
The new conveyor platform consists of a large number of standardized line and curve modules that can be freely combined to meet the respective customer requirements.
Comau’s Mate-Xt wearable exoskeleton supports ergonomic well-being at John Deere’s parts distribution center in Brazil
The wearable robotic device effectively reduces biomechanical risk by 50% based on electromyographic analysis while keeping muscle effort during manual activities at a rest state 98.5% of the time.
Drones featuring inflatable frames could enhance search and rescue missions
To better endure such collisions and enable the drones to appropriately conduct search and rescue operations, the team developed a first-of-its-kind quadrotor drone featuring an inflatable frame.
Pros and cons of various renewable energy storage systems
Significant penetration of renewable energy resources in the electrical grid can be supported by development of thermal, mechanical, magnetic and other forms of energy storage.
Dobot Robotics introduces its new high-payload cobot
The CR20A has a 20 kg payload, a 1,700 mm working radius and ±0.1 mm repeatability. As such, the CR20A is reportedly ideal for tasks such as heavy load handling, packaging, palletizing, workpiece machining and long-seam welding.
New cobot series tries its hand in the food and beverage sector
Doosan Robotics expects to eventually customize the E-Series for other food and beverage applications, enabling the cobot to bake and barbeque.
Calpeda introduces high performance dirty water drainage pump
Suspended solids management is an important aspect of dirty water pumping, meaning it is essential that the pump is both reliable and capable of efficiently moving the liquid without getting clogged.
Watch how soft robotic chains form minimally invasive surgical tools
Reconfigurable soft robotic technology self-folds into large assemblies to form different surgical instruments with programmable shapes and functions.
A solid solution for natural gas storage
A route to the storage of solidified natural gas, or natural gas hydrates, is being advanced.