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How this new Renault EV keeps its cool
The new Renault Megane E-Tech electric vehicle (EV) is engineered with a new oil cooling system for the wound rotor synchronous motor.
New MAXXDRIVE XD industrial gear units from NORD Drivesystems engineered for crane and hoist applications
The new series expands on NORD’s powerful MAXXDRIVE industrial gear unit offering with an extended center distance developed specifically for the demands of industrial cranes and hoists.
Robots deployed for re-stocking shelves in convenient stores
The robot, dubbed the TX SCARA, is designed for autonomously restocking refrigerated shelves with bottled and canned beverages.
Vending-machine like robot returns COVID-19 test results in under an hour
The vending machine-like robot collects oral swab samples and offers patients polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test results without having to send samples to the lab.
Two wireless pushbuttons for material handling systems from Resgreen
Pushbuttons allow humans to interface with automation equipment to verify and initiate tasks. Resgreen provides two wireless pushbutton models that feature either an OLED or electronic paper (ePaper) display to relay additional information.
Aloha to Hawaii’s last coal-fired power plant
The 180 MW power plant, one of the state’s largest emitters of greenhouse gases, will be supplanted by a series of renewable energy projects.
This material excels at waste heat recovery
The mineral can reversibly and rapidly store and release relatively large amounts of low-grade heat without decomposing.
Recycled PPE strengthens structural concrete
The team focused specifically on three types of PPE: isolation gowns, rubber gloves and face masks, all of which were incorporated as a reinforcement material in structural concrete.
Modula, MiR collaborate to deliver an automated storage and picking solution
The automated solution can store, pick and move items within designated areas in warehouses, production or distribution centers, with or without human intervention.
Watch this smart excavator automate construction site tasks
By automating repetitive tasks such as digging, SRI suggests that the smart excavator can improve construction site productivity.
Landmine-detecting drone in the works
The drone features ground penetrating synthetic aperture radar for detecting landmines and was developed under Project FindMine.
Smith Systems Inc. offers superior sensor performance without today’s manufacturing hassles
The transportation industry requires precision sensors that can be used in tight control loops to accurately adjust throttle and braking controls.
Optimizing batch/blending of solids using CentriFeeder technology
Finding an accurate and repeatable batch blending system will assist in maximizing profits and minimizing costs associated with product loss or waste.
Video: Marine fauna inspire energy-conserving adaptive building façade
The optofluidic technology can reduce building energy needs for heating, cooling and lighting by up to 30% when compared with savings afforded by motorized blinds or electrochromic windows.
Intelligent sensing solutions for carbon capture and gas analysis
Generally speaking, CCUS technology is used to capture CO2 emissions and convert it into a liquified state for short-term storage and transport.
SABIC expands ULTEM resin optical material portfolio to help advance adoption of single-mode fiber optics
The new polyetherimide resin delivers a significantly lower coefficient of thermal expansion than that of standard ULTEM grades.
Large-capacity centrifugal chillers consume low-GWP refrigerant
Two new models use HFO-1234yf refrigerant and are available in capacities up to 5,400 refrigeration tons.
Hazard detection and rescue robot dog makes its debut
The robotic dog can navigate complex terrain in the aftermath of a disaster, perform detection tasks in extreme weather conditions and navigate both high risk outdoor and indoor spaces.
Tires prove a sound ingredient for structure walls
According to the team, the Earth-packed tire walls proved as sound as conventional walls under a series of stressors, demonstrating that their use could be expanded in the construction industry.
On the road to wireless charging
Wireless charging roads equipped with energy storage systems are promising electric vehicle solutions.