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BladeBug wind turbine robot gets new coat of armor
The six-legged BladeBug robot from the company of the same name can remotely traverse wind turbine blades, scanning them for inconsistencies, imperfections and cracks.
Temperature management in automotive bus bar systems
On both the outbound (driving) and inbound (charging) conditions, bus bar systems must be designed and built to deal with a large amount of current, and the heat it generates.
Refrigerated trailers to chill with solar power
Integrated solar panels will power refrigeration systems, cut petroleum-based fuel use and reduce carbon dioxide emissions.
Watch this robot traverse curved steel walls
The robot from Sumitomo Heavy Industries is able to traverse curved steel walls thanks to magnetic adhesion.
New Kennametal ceramic grade offers higher wear resistance, longer tool life in hard turning applications
The new grade provides greater depth of cut capabilities than polycrystalline cubic boron nitride inserts when machining hardened steel or cast iron.
Video: How aircraft hydraulic systems work
In recent weeks, there have been at least two notable aircraft hydraulic failures, which thankfully resulted in no plane crashes or passenger injuries.
Student-designed satellite set to launch
The University of Glasgow team will see a satellite they designed sent into space after winning a £600,000 national competition.
Video: Case debuts its compact dozer loader
The hallmark advancement of the CASE Minotaur DL550 is the chassis-integrated C-frame with six-way dozer blade. The C-frame hydraulically couples into both the chassis of the machine, as well as the attachment coupler.
Transforming US mines into clean energy centers
The U.S. Department of Energy has launched a $500 million program to transform current or former mine sites into clean energy hubs.
Watch: Robot bartender strives to improve customer relations
Dubbed BRILLO, the robotic system features a humanoid bust, two robotic arms for making drinks and a monitor-based face capable of producing different facial expressions according to interactions with human customers.
A cheap and efficient carbon capture component
Off-the-shelf melamine powder forms the basis of an inexpensive material that could be of value on curbing carbon emissions.
Collaborative robots to pick, handle and transport large payloads
The so-called Omnid Mocobots, which feature a mobile base and robotic arm, are designed to safely collaborate with each other as well as with humans to complete straining manual tasks.
New international course promises to address AI skills shortage
The new MSc course in Artificial Intelligence and Human Factors is expected to address a global skills shortage in AI.
Watch this reconfigurable robot change shape
In addition to modifying its shape to pass through narrow spaces, the robot can reconfigure itself by widening its stance when handling heavy objects.
New automated packaging machine from Ranpak
The Flap’it is a machine designed for automating the packaging of small products, earning its name for its ability to adjust itself to the height of the product to be packaged and securing it in place using inner flaps and a cushioning bumper.
Funds support research on renewable energy contributions to grid reliability
Funds are being allocated by the U.S. Department of Energy to support projects demonstrating how the U.S. electricity grid can reliably run with a mix of solar, wind and battery energy storage systems.
Proper ventilation helps clear the office air of COVID
Learn which ventilation measures both protect worker health and deliver energy-efficient outcomes.
VERICUT releases Version 9.3 – Smarter software for smarter machining
The utility of the software is expanded for machine simulation, verification and optimization for all types of CNC machining, additive and hybrid manufacturing processes.
Ogura's new large bore brakes for robotic and medical equipment
The MCNB-HS series power-off spring applied brakes have oversized bores to allow wires to pass through the shaft’s hollow bore.
New hydraulic power pack options for portable machine tools
The Enerpac PP-Series includes four hydraulic power packs comprising two electric- and two diesel-powered models. Variable pumps within the power packs allow pressure and flow to be adjusted for specific applications, according to the company.