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Could tech from the University of Houston pave the way for border patrol drones?
The University of Houston team proposed using its built-in wireless E-line battery charging systems to charge small drones while they perform uninterrupted surveillance tasks at the border.
College creates own COVID-19 rapid test lab
Since November 2020, more than 249,000 samples have been delivered to Georgetown University's COVID-19 testing lab in Rockville, Maryland, for examination. However, unlike PCR tests performed by outside pharmacies and testing centers, the results from an internal lab can be back in as little as five to 10 hours.
New logistics facility will create 200 jobs in St. Louis
The first phase, renovation of a former pharmaceutical manufacturing complex into a state-of-the-art warehouse, has already begun.
Wind turbine design is for the birds
A bionic approach combining features of a seagull's wing with an engineered flow control accessory can enhance wind turbine performance.
Prepare for the nuclear PE exam
Here are some useful resources for those studying to take the nuclear engineering PE exam.
Video: Chippy joins Flippy in the kitchen
In Chipotle’s R&D facility located in Irvine, California, Chippy is cutting tortilla chips into triangles, frying them for 50 seconds in hot oil, placing them in a bowl and spraying them with lime.
Video: Gas-condensing boiler is hydrogen-ready
With a maximum operating temperature of 95° C, they are ideal for use in district heating/heat networks.
Fueling the future of the internal combustion engine
With the transition to electric vehicles on the horizon, ICE will need to evolve.
Demystifying the powder coating specification
Optimize project results and sustainability with the correct language for specifying powder coatings.
Invisible "cloak" for cancer fighting bacteria
While employing bacteria for therapy is a novel, alternative strategy to treating a wide range of cancers, it comes with a few drawbacks.
Study: An enzymatic route to plastic upcycling
A polyethylene terephthalate-based enzyme effectively breaks down polyester into its fundamental components for reuse.
Boston Dynamic's Spot gets yet another job
The autonomous Spot robot was outfitted with a newly designed payload that enables the robotic dog to perform agricultural inspections to check crops for quality and ripeness, pests and diseases — all while only dispensing pesticides when appropriate.
An eco-friendly refrigerant for supermarkets
The non-flammable, energy-efficient refrigerant meets stricter regulations to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
IKO’s new LWLF2 miniature linear guides simplify mounting in tight spaces
The new series is appropriate for robotics and grippers, semiconductor fabrication, life science and aerospace applications.
Femur fractures no match for surgical robot
Being the longest bone in the human body, the location is deep under the skin with muscle from the upper leg surrounding it. It takes quite a bit of power to operate on the bone.
Festool launches twice-as-fast flagship track saw and upgraded router
These new tools are designed to help professional tradespeople work smarter, faster and cleaner in their shops and on job sites.
Green Energy Season 2022 (April 24-30)
The freedom of green energy is limitless. And that is in both the literal and figurative sense.
Watch the Loctite pro pump handheld dispenser in action
The system can be used with 50 ml or 250 ml bottles of Loctite anaerobic adhesives to create a complete dispensing system.
Plans to ramp up PV module recycling
A five-year strategy focuses on outreach with stakeholders, data gathering and analysis, and hardware and processes research.
Report: Insights on global heat exchanger market to 2027
Key trends in each sub-segment of the global heat exchanger market, along with forecasts at the global, regional and country level, are included for the 2022 to 2027 period.