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SABIC to showcase at OFC 2023 new near-IR transparent thermo-optical resins to enhance bandwidth and energy efficiency in optical components
The company will display several specialized, high-heat thermoplastics that can facilitate the adoption of cutting-edge optical technologies.
This autonomous mobile robot fulfills orders in the grocery, e-commerce sectors
The Brightpick Autopicker is a fully autonomous picking robot designed for e-commerce and grocery order fulfillment tasks.
Team investigates the power of shame labeling on meat eaters
Shame labeling was applied to packages of chicken in a bid to reduce meat consumption, which remains high in most Western countries and is often associated with deplorable conditions in some meat processing plants as well as negative impacts on the human cardiovascular system.
Infographic: Electricity sources powering North America
The U.S. primarily relies on natural gas, coal and nuclear power, while Canada is dependent on both hydroelectric and nuclear power systems.
Recovering rare Earth elements and remediating coal mine drainage
A passive water treatment system remediates coal mine drainage while also capturing critical elements of industrial value.
AI-powered FRIDA robot creates art
FRIDA (Framework and Robotics Initiative for Developing Arts), so named for the artist Frida Kahlo, is a robotic arm with a paintbrush attachment.
Carbon-based nanocomposites for EMI shielding
Carbon-based nanocomposites have emerged as effective electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding materials.
These states are primed to benefit from better building energy codes
Find out which states will gain the most benefits from updating outdated building energy codes.
Video: Another offshore wind turbine debuts as world’s largest
The 18 MW unit will feature a 260 m diameter rotor to power a modularized medium-speed geared drive train and permanent magnet generator.
CFS unveils new hook locks to prevent part loss during coating processes
Fitting over the end of the hook, this solution prevents part loss during wash and immersion cycles.
New software lets robots copy humans
The software enables a robot to observe, analyze and mimic humans who demonstrate an action — stacking objects or packing items, for instance — in minutes and even seconds.
Dynamic Conveyor is launching its DynaPro low-profile slider bed conveyor line
The DynaPro line offers a range of lengths and widths for use in various applications, and the conveyor can be easily integrated with additional equipment.
Metabo HPT announces new additions to its pneumatic nailer lineup
The new series of pneumatic nailers offer the same features and performance as the NR83A5 series, but they are now equipped with aluminum magazines that protect against jams.
Flexiv debuts "world’s first" force-controlled parallel robot
Flexiv’s Moonlight adaptive parallel robot has been designed for applications that demand precise motion and force control including screw fastening, loading and polishing.
Team repurposes abandoned oil and gas well in Illinois
This marks first field investigation of a geothermal energy storage system within a geologic structure deep within the subsurface of the Illinois Basin.
Collision-free cobot designed for the intralogistics space
Outfitted with laser scanners and 3D object detection, the KUKA KMP 600-S diffDrive can reportedly work safely alongside humans without the need for safety fencing, according to its developers.
Video: Solar evaporator supports efficient water desalination
The solar distillation device surpasses the freshwater production rate of existing salt-rejection solar stills.
Video: Tool for rapid detection of nuclear contamination
Rapid color detection within one minute — purple for uranium and pink for plutonium — indicates possible nuclear contamination.
3D-printing technologies for electrochemical energy storage
3D printing can be applied to manufacture battery electrodes and help overcome current performance limitations, reduce costs and expand adoption of these energy storage devices.
Team to strengthen bioplastics with cream of tartar?
While most bioplastics available today tend to be on the flimsier side because they are designed to break down easier, the team explore additives as an avenue for strengthening the material.