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Jumping robot breaks record
The robot reportedly broke the current world record for highest jumping robot, previously held by Boston Dynamics’ Sand Flea, which jumped just over 32 ft high.
Video: Simplify two component dispensing
This dual servo-driven, variable ratio system offers ultimate control of shot size and volume with repeatable results across materials.
Iron catalyst cuts fuel cell cost
The iron-based catalyst could dramatically reduce the cost of hydrogen fuel cells.
Machine learning targets toxins in oil sands tailings
The method could provide rapid assessment of oil sands impacts on natural waters.
Uptick to continue for US petroleum prices and production
The Brent crude oil price is expected to remain above $100 per barrel for the remainder of 2022.
Robotic system promises to automate laundry
The robot platform has been trained to autonomously put items in and pick them up from the washing machine following the completion of a washing cycle.
IMC WAVE 2022 analyzes sound, vibration according to standards
IMC Test & Measurement has introduced its IMC WAVE 2022 — software for standard-compliant noise and vibration analysis with IMC data acquisition systems.
New 3D imaging tool from Brookhaven achieves highest resolution yet
The team designed the new nanomaterial using DNA as a programmable construction material, which enables them to create novel engineered materials for catalysis, optics and extreme environments.
Piston-based pressure switches selection: Ensuring a rugged design
A pressure switch is rugged if its design allows a stable switching response and long lifecycle under several conditions like pressure spikes, leaks, high temperature, chemical exposure, moisture, shock loads and vibration.
New, more streamlined frac iron system introduced by SPM Oil & Gas
The newly enhanced SPM Simplified Frac Iron System reduces the footprint and amount of iron required for fracking operations, thereby increasing frac site operational efficiency. This results in fewer lines, connections and components, fewer potential leak paths and less NPT.
Video: Mine truck hauls with hydrogen
The world’s largest hydrogen-powered mine haul truck can transport a 290 ton payload.
Machine learning identifies anxious walkers according to gait
The researchers then employed machine learning to identify walkers with anxiety based on gait alone, reportedly achieving 75% accuracy.
Solar-powered filter purifies water
The filter houses a nanocomposite material consisting of titanium dioxide nanowires and carbon nanotubes to photocatalytically deactivate waterborne pathogens.
One-part, silver-filled epoxy for EMI/RFI shielding
Master Bond EP4S-80 is a silver-filled epoxy that meets NASA's low outgassing requirements.
Subsea Drive Corporation seeks new approach to deepwater casing design
Subsea Drive Corporation, in conjunction with Blade Energy Partners and Frontier Oil Tools, has proposed a Joint Industry Project to initiate development and commercialization of a new approach to deepwater casing design.
Keysight's new protocol trigger and decode software simplifies development/troubleshooting of CAN bus systems
CAN XL is the third-generation CAN standard in development by the CAN in Automation (CiA) group that improves the CAN FD protocol with increased payload data and faster bit rate.
Rat robot crawls through narrow passageways
In the lab, SQuRO passed through irregular narrow passageways with an inner width of 90 mm and navigated a slope of 15°.
Saelig announces new Siglent SHS-X handheld two-channel 100/200 MHz digital oscilloscopes
The new oscilloscopes are available in 100 MHz and 200 MHz analog bandwidths and isolated or non-isolated versions, with 1 GSa/s sample rate and 12 Mpts memory depth.
Yokogawa introduces Equipment/Quality Predictive Detection Tool for SMARTDAC+ paperless recorders, data loggers
According to the company, with this software, even users who are not AI specialists will be able to build their own equipment and quality anomaly predictive detection systems for manufacturing sites.
Video: New H-FLO series eccentric disc pumps for hygienic applications requiring high flow rates
The H-FLO series also features an all-stainless-steel construction and fewer moving parts, resulting in reduced maintenance and downtime.