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  • System promises to automate bird deterrence at agricultural sites

    The system under development will feature drones that can patrol agricultural sites 24/7, deterring pest birds that destroy crops.

  • Early close for Michigan nuclear power station

    Slated to close on May 31, the plant was shut down 11 days earlier than expected due to the performance of a control rod drive seal.

  • Hospital air curtain designed to curtail viral spread

    The system provides a safe barrier between the patient and medical personnel in hospital settings.

  • How do I choose the right photoelectric sensor for my application?

    This selection guide sheds light on how to determine the right sensor for an application.

  • The benefits of polymer coatings in tribology

    Thinking outside the circle, evolving tribology beyond bearings.

  • Video: Team attempting to automate some components of blood donation

    To automate the process, prevent bacterial contamination of blood and subsequently increase its shelf life, researchers developed a system featuring jigs, actuators, vision systems and a robotic arm capable of autonomously folding whole blood collection packaging and centrifuge tube loading.

  • BMW establishes EV battery recycling system in China

    The process established in China, the world’s largest market for EVs, is intended to supply the raw materials for production of new battery cells.

  • Breakthrough for artificially engineered cilia

    Cilia are a scientific marvel, but they have been hard to copy in engineering, especially on a small scale.

  • Biomedical implant elasticity, durability to benefit from new alloy

    A new biomaterial offers scope for improving the flexibility and durability of human bone replacement implants.

  • Earthworm-inspired robots to perform aircraft pipeline inspections

    The mechanical earthworms can reportedly be customized with the addition or removal of segments that snap together via magnets.

  • Counter drone company debuts its portable drone detection unit

    Counter drone specialist Dedrone has announced the launch of its DedroneRapidResponse, an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered portable drone detection unit designed for use at large public events including concerts, parades, sporting events and more.

  • Quadcopter drone features suction cup for adhering to marine life

    To mimic the remora fish, which also features a suction cup-like disc to attach to sharks, whales and other fish to conserve energy, the researchers designed the quadcopter using a series of layers, pumps and channels.

  • Video: IEC strip-blocks meet specific data center power distribution demands

    The appliance socket strip offers maximum flexibility and an unprecedented range of variants.

  • Cybersecurity intrusion detection system developed by SwRI team

    The team used algorithms to scan for cyber threats across network protocols that transmit industrial control data for everything from natural gas pipelines to manufacturing robots.

  • Colorado teen creates tote bag that transforms into bulletproof vest

    Trent Bush developed the LifeTote, a backpack featuring Kevlar inserts and breakaway zippers that easily dismantle the structure of the bag, enabling the user to turn it into a bulletproof vest.

  • New digital tech improve search and rescue efforts in the wilderness

    The RescueCASTR system features 360° body cameras that transmit video and photos to a central command station where a search commander can use that data to track multiple search teams simultaneously and coordinate search and rescue efforts.

  • First-of-its-kind SaaS-based, technology-agnostic digital evidence management platform for attorneys

    Helios is reportedly the only SaaS-based digital evidence management system that is agnostic to partnering law enforcement agencies' evidence management technology hardware providers, saving them time in trial preparation and ever-mounting clerical time.

  • Study: Drone events on the uptick in 2022

    Drone events have accelerated in 2022, according to a survey of local governments, law enforcement and operators of stadiums, arenas, prisons and airports.

  • Maple seed pod-inspired drone increases flight time

    To increase the flight time of tiny drones, the team mimicked the helicopter-like design of the maple seed pod, which when falling from a tree, spins like a helicopter rotor without an engine and increases its distance from the tree as it blows away.

  • Another record for solar cell efficiency

    A new triple-junction inverter metamorphic multijunction architecture-based device incorporates a quantum well cell.

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