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Newest silicone gap filler offers enhanced options for unique applications
The gap filler’s soft consistency gently conforms to uneven surfaces and components to efficiently transfer heat to a nearby heatsink.
Cornell mircrobots smaller than the head of an ant
The solar-powered microbots feature an onboard microprocessor "brain" that enables the robots to walk without being externally controlled.
Watch an obstacle-climbing robot designed for the law enforcement sector
The Mini Vantage robot is described by Transcend Robotics as an obstacle-climbing robot capable of assisting law enforcement during potentially dangerous missions.
Caterpillar-inspired millirobot eyed for biomedical applications
Altering various factors — the composition of ammonium sulfate, the thickness of the gel or the strength of the magnetic field for instance — could potentially enable researchers to fine tune the properties of the gel.
Landmine detection tech to automate the identification of explosives
Grids of mines and munitions are being installed in Oklahoma to train a drone-based, machine-learning-powered detection system to autonomously locate explosives without risking the lives of human workers manually seeking out these explosives.
Watch as researchers explore an untapped reserve of oil and gas resources
A geological model examined factors that affect the energy consumption ratio of in situ upgrading the most, such as heating well design and layout, heating technology and shale composition.
The differences between capacitive and piezoresistive pressure sensors
Pressure sensors currently installed are based on MEMS technology and utilize piezoresistive or capacitive measurement principles.
Robo-capsule delivers drugs directly to the gut
In the swine model, the RoboCap reportedly increased drug permeability for both the insulin and the vancomycin by more than 10 times.
FPT Industrial powers the world’s first snow groomer with a hydrogen combustion engine, the new XC13
The concept vehicle is in fact equipped with the FPT XC13 hydrogen version, 13 liter, six-cylinder engine, delivering 460 hp (338 kW) and 2,000 Nm of torque.
Changing the game in 2K meter mixing
Update your two-component meter mixing with the VersaMix®.
Shape-shifting robots can split apart, reassemble
The robots are composed of a ferrofluid featuring magnetic iron oxide nanoparticles suspended in clear oil. According to the researchers, the robots are controlled using magnets.
The origins of orbital debris
According to data from NASA, Russia, the U.S. and China are the biggest contributors of space junk.
Siemens Gamesa brings RecyclableBlades to onshore wind farms
Already installed and in full operation at offshore projects, RecyclableBlades are now available for onshore wind energy applications.
Comparison of linear motion systems — pros and cons
The difference between linear motors, rack and pinion, timing belts and ball screws are shown.
A US blueprint to achieve carbon neutral aviation emissions
A government-wide strategy is outlined for scaling up new technologies to produce sustainable aviation fuels across the U.S. airline industry.
Study: Methamphetamine retention on household surfaces depends on surface material
In the lab, the researchers performed methamphetamine smoking simulations on different household surfaces composed of various materials such as wood, acrylic, metal, plaster and tile.
This sticker could detect cystic fibrosis
Can a sticker help to detect cystic fibrosis quicker than current equipment?
Qnnect (formally HSG) improves reliability of downhole wireline logging tools with superior sealing materials
Wireline logging tools must be highly reliable when exposed to harsh environmental conditions.
Tool helps retailers shift from high global warming refrigerants
A free refrigerant transition hub is designed to help navigate regulatory changes implemented by the American Innovation and Manufacturing Act of 2020.
UAV – Inspecting powerlines with Ofil's bispectral UV cameras
DayCor® micROM bispectral UV-Visible camera with optional gyro stabilized plug-n-play solution to inspect overhead lines.