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Australian organizations to scan for illegal wildlife trafficking
The researchers suggest that the system with its accompanying 3D X-ray algorithm could help stop the trafficking of exotic wildlife, thereby protecting Australia's agricultural industries and the environment from exotic pests and diseases.
Commercial electrolyzer module demonstrates low-cost green hydrogen at scale
Verdagy's new three-cell 500 kW commercial electrolyzer module incorporates the largest anion exchange membranes in the world at 28,500 cm2. The company is on track to begin commercial operations in the coming years.
Watch as this HP robot automates site layout processes
HP SitePrint robot is expected to automate the site layout process and features cloud tools to submit and prepare jobs to be printed, a touch-screen tablet for remote control and an array of inks appropriate for assorted surfaces, environments and durability requirements.
Primary causes of power outages
Safeguarding the power grid from severe weather conditions can reduce power outages and lessen the time it takes for the electricity supply to return.
Video: Wind, solar and storage combine in Oregon
The first utility-scale energy system in North America to co-locate wind, solar and battery storage has been commissioned in Morrow County, Oregon.
Video: Successful demo of submerged wave energy system
The scalable xWave unit demonstrated over 99% system uptime during the open-ocean trial.
The FPT Industrial F28 diesel makes its field debut with the new Carraro Agricube Pro tractors
Carraro Agricube Pro specialized vineyard and orchard tractors with 55 kW and 75 kW FPT Stage V F28 diesel engines has been launched.
Fire prevention coating earns patent
When applied to surfaces, dried and cured, Sun FireDefense's SPF3000 coating is absorbed into the substrate where it significantly reduces the potential for combustion for years after application.
Reflective coating promises to reduce solar tile temps
An 11° C reduction in surface temperature has reportedly resulted in an electrical efficiency improvement of around 6.61%, according to the Western Sydney University team.
How Micro-Epsilon sensors can improve automated welding processes
In today’s competitive labor market, automated welding can help alleviate the worker shortage.
Video: A grid-independent hydrogen EV charging solution
Leveraging alkaline fuel cell, hydrogen and ammonia technologies, the system produces green, grid-independent, on-site power to charge EVs anytime, anywhere.
Plastic-eating enzymes could supercharge recycling
Though the production of plastic has increased exponentially in recent years, recycling rates have lagged far behind. As a result, mountains of waste plastic are accumulating in landfills and polluting the natural environment.
NASA mission accomplished: Asteroid trajectory transformed
The intentional collision of the Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) spacecraft with asteroid Dimorphos on September 26, 2022, demonstrated the power of humankind to alter the orbit of a heavenly body.
Video: Green light for world’s largest SOEC electrolyzer plant
Topsoe is moving ahead with plans to build the world’s largest solid-oxide electrolysis cell (SOEC) electrolyzer manufacturing plant in Herning, Denmark.
Counting Every Drop Challenge seeks new precipitation measurement solutions
New and improved ground-based precipitation devices that are more accurate and reliable for use in remote areas in extreme weather conditions are sought.
Voice app screens for COVID and Parkinson’s disease
Need early detection of Parkinson’s disease and COVID-19? There’s an app for that.
Four new SmartSYNC torches introduced by Hypertherm
These new torches automatically set the correct amperage, air pressure and operating mode upon installation of the consumable cartridge and allow the operator to change the cartridge without returning to the power supply.
Video: Tech secrets of Lucid's EV motors
Lucid Air's EV motors are ultra-powerful — and their engineering team is telling how they do it in this video.
Video: First networked geothermal system planned for Massachusetts
The pilot, scheduled to begin in late 2022, is expected to include 30 homes, five commercial buildings and 10 apartment buildings.
Watch this biomimetic robot hand grab stuff
To create the robotic hand — dubbed model number v15 — the Clone Robotics’ team used pneumatic artificial muscles.