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DAWN of a new solar fuel production plant
The world’s first industrial plant to produce synthetic fuels using solar heat is now under construction in Jülich, Germany.
KSB Group’s future-proof diaphragm valves for drinking water
The valve covers a temperature range from -10° C to 90° C (14° F to 194° F) and is designed for a pressure of 16 bar (232 psi). This makes the SISTO-16RGAMaXX series highly suitable for thermal disinfection.
World's most compact Ethernet/IP encoder
Encoders with the Ethernet/IP protocol are now available, including the most compact in the world.
Heat exchangers: Safety and operating tips
While this list is generic toward all heat exchangers, it can hopefully get the conversation started around heat exchanger safety and help engineer ensure optimal heat exchanger operation.
Anritsu debuts single sweep VNA-spectrum analyzer solution supporting 70 kHz to 220 GHz
Anritsu is enhancing its VectorStar vector network analyzer (VNA) family with spectrum analysis capability to create the world’s first single sweep VNA-spectrum analyzer solution that supports 70 kHz to 220 GHz.
LSB automates an existing method for isolating volatile food ingredients
Automated solvent-assisted flavor evaporation (aSAFE) offers significant advantages over the manual process, achieving higher yields on average and reducing the risk of contamination by nonvolatile substances.
Unbox Robotics launches vertical robotics sortation solution
“UnboxSort” is described by Unbox Robotics as a “swarm intelligence-powered Industry 4.0 plug-and-play robotics solution.”
Regaining the ability to walk independently
Patients with neuromuscular disorders can regain mobility with an exoskeleton equipped with an innovative all-in-one component motor and torque sensor from FAULHABER.
Fan or blower? Three factors to consider
Because fans and blowers are used as interchangeable terms, it's important to be clear about what is needed for specific applications.
Fundamentals of precipitation hardening for steel alloys
Increased hardness makes a surface less prone to damage, meaning surfaces with high hardness are less likely to be scratched or indented. This improves wear resistance significantly, which is why rugged, dirty industrial environments often call for hardened alloys.
New LNP THERMOCOMP compounds from SABIC for automotive GNSS antennas offer improved signal gain vs ceramics
The compounds offer potential to improve signal gain performance versus ceramics in second-generation automotive global navigation satellite system (GNSS) antennas.
Pulsed light tech promises to inactivate harmful pathogens in food processing industry
The technique, according to researchers, delivers pulsed light technology to sanitize food instead of the commonly used chemical, heat and water-based antimicrobial technologies, thereby preventing food contamination.
New bubble detection sensor introduced by Instrumems
Instrumems' new bubble detection sensor increases the product yield or the accuracy of the material delivery and reduces equipment downtime through early indication of liquid blockage or leaks.
Long-lasting pneumatic clamps from JW Winco
Pneumatic clamps from JW Winco have received a number of updates aimed primarily at a longer lifespan.
Watch how a spraying robot autonomously spots, eliminates weeds on the farm
The Solix Sprayer robot offers weed spot-spray maps with accompanying analysis on inputs saved and it can reportedly service more than 95 acres per day depending upon the field shape and terrain.
Electro Standards Laboratories introduces its complex data stream monitoring tool
The M4349 uses 11 channels of 12 bit analog inputs that can be sampled up to 10,000 samples/second.
Cyborg insects one step closer to reality
The cyborg cockroaches are equipped with a tiny wireless control module powered by a rechargeable battery attached to a solar cell. Ultrathin electronics and flexible materials enable the cyborg cockroaches to move freely.
Mobile robots in auto manufacturing need to analyze their environment – here’s how
In automobile manufacturing, mobile robots deliver parts and components to certain areas in the plant or transport chassis, engines and transmissions along assembly lines.
Certification program to help improve global nuclear safety
The IEEE standards-based program benefits global system integrators, plant owners and equipment vendors.
A refresher on heat transfer methods
To make a process cost-effective, proper heat management is essential. Before delving into optimizing heat management, it is important to review some of the basics of heat transfer and a few commonly-used methods of industrial heating.