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Distech controls announces the launch of Smart Air Control Valve solution
Distech Controls has launched its new Smart Air Control Valve solution, which is designed to replace a traditional Variable Air Volume (VAV) box.
OceanOne robot gets name change following 1 km achievement
Now aptly dubbed OceanOneK in honor of its 1 km achievement, the diving robot has been used to explore sunken ships, planes and even submarines, giving operators the sensation that they are also interacting with these deep-water destinations.
TSA tech promises to eliminate boarding pass requirements for some travelers
The latest iteration of the Credential Authentication Technology links driver's license data with information provided by airlines about the passengers expected to travel through airports equipped with the technology over the next 24 hours.
SABIC’S new SMT-capable ULTEM 3473 resin helps reduce weight of RF filters in 5G macro cells by up to 40%
The resin addresses the growing trend toward smaller, lighter 5G macro cells by providing a possible replacement for metal.
Valmet launches Neles Q-Disc flow balancing trim for extreme flow control service
The Q-Disc is an efficient solution for challenging flow conditions and can be utilized to avoid cavitation in low opening angles. It is a welded-on addition to the Neles Neldisc and Jamesbury Wafer-Sphere high performance butterfly valve ranges.
Rapid Robotics boasts robot with ‘fastest setup time in the industry’
The secret is Smart Setup, a new capability that enables anyone to move RMOs onto a new job in as little as 60 seconds via built-in computer vision — no programming or robotics expertise required.
Team builds VX neurotoxin detector
Two proteins developed by the researchers can reportedly detect the deadly chemical warfare agent by changing shape when exposed to VX.
Understanding torsion springs and some key design calculations
What makes torsion springs so special over other types of springs?
Air Innovations temperature and humidity control can enhance clean room operations
While several industry standards exist for measuring and controlling particulate count per unit volume, there are very few standards that pertain to temperature or humidity control in clean rooms.
New tech to supplant gas-based district heating
A new district heating technology charged by surplus grid power has been engineered to store electricity from nuclear, solar or wind sources.
Watch these dead spider legs become reanimated
To further the area of research called necrobiotics, researchers attempted to mimic the flexor muscles of the wolf spider, which enable spider legs to extend outward via hydraulic pressure.
Surgical dressing kills cancer cells, promotes healing
The dressing enhances photothermal therapy following melanoma resection and destroys remaining cancer cells.
Qosina adds the AseptiQuik STC series to its line of Steam-Thru connectors
These connectors are recommended for gamma and autoclave sterilization methods and are made with polycarbonate and silicone materials.
Take control with Flomatic's AIS compliant automatic control valves
Flomatic’s NSF/ANSI 61 AIS automatic control valves are available in sizes 1.25 to 36 inches.
Oxford Flow introduces gas regulator for precision control
Oxford Flow recently launched the new IM-S series pilot-operated regulator range featuring an axial flow design for process gases to deliver high levels of performance across various operating conditions.
Starfish underwater robotic gripper designed for mine countermeasures, EOD
The STARFISH, which was developed under the U.S. Navy’s Office of Naval Research (ONR) end-of-arm tooling (EOAT) project, can reportedly grasp and hold an assortment of objects.
New algorithm predicts crimes in urban areas one week in advance
In addition to successfully predicting crime likelihood in Chicago where the algorithm achieved a 90% rate of accuracy, the social scientists also tested the algorithm on eight other U.S. cities.
Rockwool's newest insulation design makes some structurally solid promises
The new industrial insulation design has been cleared as the lowest lambda stonewall insulation in the U.K.
Listen to these urban noise pollution maps
City-centric noisy and quiet zones can now be pinpointed with a series of audible data-visualization maps.
Calculate torque and find fastener dimensions with these digital tools
Bolting challenges are easily mastered with online tools that simplify the calculation of torque and provide a quick means of determining fastener dimensions.