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Shellac coating promises to improve pulp material-based food packaging
To improve the gas barrier properties of recyclable, compostable and sustainably sourced packaging material, researchers have developed a shellac-based coating for instant, dehydrated, frozen and chilled foods.
New system for precise application of small beads
The compact metering and mixing system is configured for either manual or robotic application of two-component polyurethane, epoxy resin, silicone and methacrylate.
Squids inspire a microfluidic approach to cutting building energy costs
The system mimics the light filtering and color-changing abilities of the squid to reduce the energy costs of heating, cooling and lighting buildings.
Video: Biobatteries designed to power ingestible medical devices
A biobattery that is safe to swallow and power ingestible cameras will advance medical assessments of the small intestine.
Video: Data Hub APIs help energy companies analyze their data
Proprietary software as a service-based application programming interfaces (APIs) have been tailored for the demanding data requirements of utility and energy companies.
Develon introduces its DX89R-7 mini excavator
According to the company, the new DX89R-7 mini excavator replaces Develon’s earlier iteration, the DX85R-3, and includes many of that version’s features but with the addition of greater lifting capacity and horsepower.
Festo introduces program for easy-order, fast-ship pneumatic products
Festo has launched its Pneumatic Essentials program, which streamlines ordering, ensures fast delivery of guaranteed in-stock pneumatic components and produces more compact parts for smaller footprint, energy-efficient machines.
Do not let high speeds hold you back
Smalley's revolutionary Revolox™ Self-Locking Ring safely and efficiently secures your application at high speeds.
Automated doughnut production
Three companies combine to ensure consistent, uniform and package-ready doughnut perfection.
This "jewelry" could be a lifesaver
The pendant, called SmokeMon, tracks heat signatures from lit cigarettes as captured by thermal sensors, revealing how much smokers inhale and time between drags, according to its developers who call that data “smoking topography.”
A role for SMRs in electrifying heavy transport
Distributed energy resources, particularly small modular reactors (SMRs), could play a key role in meeting the growing demand to electrify heavy transport vehicles.
Plants prod cleanup of radio-contaminated soil
Research demonstrated the utility of a common plant species for the phytoremediation of soils contaminated with radioactive isotopes of cesium.
When to use MEMS capacitive pressure sensors
Various technologies are used to make pressure sensors.
Research to reduce large wind turbine costs
The funding opportunity seeks to increase wind power generation cost efficiency through research on lightweight materials and additive manufacturing.
Flexiv's new robotic gripper can grip virtually any object
The Grav Gripper’s developers are eyeing the new gripper for tasks that include inserting micro components, transferring delicate objects or machine-tending applications.
Safer infectious sample prep with a voice assistant
The technology is intended to make the laboratory safer for those who handle potentially infectious samples.
Super magnets: A milestone for fusion power
New high temperature superconducting magnets were developed to advance the development of spherical tokamak power plants.
Video: Enzymes make a meal of PET
Machine learning techniques identified plastic-eating enzymes adapted to deconstructing all varieties of polyethylene terephthalate (PET).
Drilling failure or natural gas migration? Colorado researchers determine source of oil and gas well leaks
The team looked at publicly available data about these wells and analyzed the chemical composition of leaks, determining that the source of most is well pipe or cement failure — not natural gas migration.
Researchers use ultrasonic sensors to identify diversions in gas pipelines
The team tested the technique for inspecting HDPE pipes using ultrasonic sensors, clamping sensors to an exposed segment of pipe and connecting to the segment of pipe above-ground where it attaches to the meter.