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Team develops safer anti-cavity, teeth whitening coating
The new hydrogel coating is the combination of bismuth oxychloride nanoparticles, copper oxide nanoparticles and sodium alginate, which is activated by safer green light.
A greener battery chemistry for EVs
This battery technology could reduce the carbon footprint of an electric vehicle (EV) battery by up to 39%.
How food producers can warm up to geothermal energy
Harnessing this form of renewable energy to heat greenhouses and process products can provide a sustainable alternative to fossil fuel consumption in the agri-food value chain.
Old CDs find new life as biosensors
The inexpensive process for transforming old CDs into flexible biosensors involves separating a gold CD's thin metallic layer from rigid plastic and transforming it into sensors.
Video: Fuel-flexible generators fired with ammonia and hydrogen
The system is designed to dynamically switch between natural gas and renewable fuels like biogas and hydrogen, delivering both high efficiency and low emissions.
Cosen Saws leading edge sawing solutions on display at IMTS 2022
A variety of band saws for every application will be showcased at the International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) 2022.
ITT expands compact actuation portfolio with acquisition of Clippard cylinder product line
The transaction strengthens ITT's pneumatic cylinder portfolio in fast-growing robotics, packaging and automation end markets.
The largest PV power plant in Europe
The 590 MW Francisco Pizarro solar farm in the region of Extremadura, western Spain, is capable of powering over 334,000 households.
Electromechanical robots that are faster than cheetahs
The steerable robots, which are controlled using a magnetic field and powered using a battery pack or tether, were constructed using soft, tiny electromagnetic actuators featuring embedded liquid metal coils.
EV charging app channels renewable energy sources
Electric vehicle (EV) owners can charge from specific power plants and match their charging session with close to real-time production from renewables.
Video: Record efficiency for nuclear-based hydrogen production
Efficient high-temperature electrolysis paves the way for large-scale hydrogen production in the nuclear industry.
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.