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Quick detection of COVID variants in wastewater
New analytical and software tools quickly provide data on coronavirus variants present in wastewater.
The first SMR to receive NRC design approval
This marks the first approval for a first generation-IV nuclear reactor design by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC).
Catalyst cuts fuel cell cost, boosts durability
A new electrocatalyst can lead to an 80% reduction in the amount of platinum consumed and extended hydrogen fuel cell service life.
'Mind-reading' helmet being developed for next-gen fighter jets in the UK
As part of the Future Combat Air System program currently underway in the U.K., a consortium is developing an AI system that can step in when a pilot is overwhelmed or not in control.
Robotics-driven kiosks promise smoothies in under a minute
The ROBOJuice kiosks feature humanoid robots that rely on artificial intelligence (AI) for recognizing ingredients, recipes and food preparation techniques.
Yanmar launches new range of portable diesel water pumps now EU Stage-V compliant and CE marked
Yanmar has re-launched its popular Yanmar Diesel Pump (YDP) series of portable diesel water pumps to accommodate water solution requirements worldwide.
AI promises to automate dental implant design
Using AI technology based on a 3D Generative Adversarial Network(3D-GAN) algorithm, researchers reconstructed the shape of a natural healthy tooth and automated the process of false teeth design with high levels of accuracy.
Comau designs new robot for ‘sensitive’ environments
Comau has introduced its new Racer-5 Sensitive Environments (Racer-5 SE), a high-speed industrial robot designed for the sensitive settings that characterize the pharmaceutical, health and beauty, food and beverage, and electronics industries.
Report: Manufacturers suggest robots are not taking over jobs in the manufacturing space
According to the report, 57% of global manufacturers report that robots aren’t taking over jobs in the manufacturing space, but instead improving human-robot collaboration in that field.
Video: University explores geothermal heating option
Cornell University is exploring the potential of onsite geothermal resources to provide campus heating services.
First industrial scale carbon capture plant in the UK
The Tata Chemicals Europe facility is expected to capture 40,000 tons of carbon dioxide annually and reduce the company’s carbon emissions by over 10%.
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.