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Microrobots for oral hygiene
Dental hygiene tasks — including brushing, flossing and rinsing — could potentially be carried out by the microrobots that can adapt themselves to the shape of teeth via magnetic fields.
How to accomplish high precision absolute measurements with white light interferometers
Interferometry has been a technique for measuring distance for over a century. High precision distance and thickness measurement is possible with Micro-Epsilon's innovative white light interferometer technology.
Hybrid system for home heating
The proposed hybrid system is based on distributed multi-generation technology that integrates photovoltaic-thermal and biomass power sources.
Video: Automotive mobility merges with photovoltaics
Curved solar panels integrated into this car's roof, hood and tailgate will convert solar into electric power for driving.
Video: Circular economy advances with e-chain recycling
Igus has developed the world’s first energy chain made from recycled material based on its own e-chain recycling program.
Video: Comau and Seabery unveil robotic welding training to expand opportunities and promote an increasingly skilled workforce
The dedicated solution combines Seabery’s patented, augmented reality technology-based Soldamatic simulated welding training and Comau’s e.DOTM educational robot.
WIDIA introduces new chipbreaker for machining aluminum
The ISO turning insert is a cost-effective, universal solution for medium to finish turning applications on aluminum and other non-ferrous materials.
Drone delivery of chemo being trialed in the UK
The trial is intended to demonstrate that drones can offer not only prompt delivery of critical medications, but also cut costs and carbon emissions.
How apps improve construction site safety
Apps are creating repeatable procedures and managing data in a very dangerous industry.
RPI develops virus-killing masks
To develop the masks, the RPI team grafted antimicrobial polymers onto the polypropylene filters used in N95 masks.
Snake venom gel promises to stop uncontrollable bleeding
Venom from Australia's eastern brown snake and scaled viper features a protein, according to researchers, that accelerates the human body’s natural blood-clotting process.
Pop quiz: Industrial safety signs and symbols
Take this interactive quiz to test your industrial safety knowledge -- and maybe learn how to be a little safer at work sites!
Teledyne FLIR introduces multispectral surveillance systems for military and homeland security applications
Teledyne FLIR LLC has introduced its SeaFLIR 240 and TacFLIR 240 high-definition multispectral surveillance systems for military and homeland security applications on land and at sea.
Now operational: World’s largest reverse osmosis water desalination facility
The facility currently supplies 100 million gallons/day of desalinated water to the Abu Dhabi water supply network.
A new solution to an old problem
Why own and operate a compressed air system if you don’t have to? Consider this...
Video: Software tool helps water utilities get the lead out
The platform analyzes current data about lead pipes, formulates an inspection plan and provides predictions of presence of lead service lines.
Video: Process heating tech cuts emissions and fossil fuel use
The renewable energy-powered process heating technology could reduce up to 30% of industrial carbon dioxide emissions annually.
World's largest tower crane rolls off assembly line
The model was developed as a joint project by XCMG and China Major Bridge Engineering Co.
Report: Industrial robots increase co-worker substance abuse, mental-health issues
Although industrial robots are designed to take over strenuous and physically demanding tasks in the warehouse and manufacturing spaces, they are also reportedly increasing adverse mental health issues among human workers.
Rheinmetall introduces its handheld grenade launcher
The Squad Support Weapon 40 (SSW40), which is reportedly smaller and easier to operate than other handheld grenade launchers, can issue 40 mm medium velocity rounds, achieving a range of about 3,000 ft.