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Infographic: The major types of renewable energy
The five main sources of renewable energy combined for roughly 28% of global electricity generation in 2021.
Guidance for digital twin adoption in the water sector
A roadmap for digital twin implementation to advance the water industry has been prepared by the Smart Water Networks Forum.
Watch: Fuel cells power Volvo’s big rigs
In its quest for net-zero operations, Volvo Group is adding hydrogen fuel cell powertrains to its line of trucks.
Fundamentals of clutches
Because clutches are one of the major components in automobiles, they are made of different types to meet different application needs. Understanding how these devices work is essential before choosing one for an application.
FPT Industrial powers the first LNG trucks on Indian roads
Natural gas engines will soon power liquefied natural gas (LNG)-fueled trucks in India.
Video: This snake-inspired robot performs oil and gas inspections
The MiniX Snake-arm Robot features an HD camera for inspecting inside pressure vessels as part of OCRobotics’ small inspection series of robots.
The perils of working in confined spaces
When workers do not recognize the hazards of confined spaces, the end result is often tragic for them, as well as their would-be rescuers.
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.