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Nanoparticles offer quick virus detection in food and water supplies
According to the researchers, the approaches test for bacteria and viruses in food and water, thereby reducing the wait for results from days to hours, offering real-time results in the field.
US scientists turn frozen tofu into inspiration for no-melt ‘jelly ice’
To develop the jelly ice, the team took inspiration from frozen tofu, which retained water internally but released it upon thawing.
WEAV3D launches FLEXSPEC structural thermoforming panel
Thermoformable sheets are designed to achieve bending stiffness equivalence with a wide range of steel and aluminum sheet metal gauges while increasing load capacity and weight.
Glide-Line unveils custom-engineered Zero Contact Zoned Conveyor for heavy-duty applications
The system eliminates product collision entirely while significantly improving efficiency and reducing wear and tear on the conveyor.
Here’s how to bring additive manufacturing tooling in-house
Using additive manufacturing for tool and jig development has the potential to save both time and money, without restricting new product designs.
AI-triggered airbag system forms protective bubble in plane crashes
The system, developed under the title Project REBIRTH, relies on external airbags that inflate, thus enveloping the aircraft and reducing impact during abrupt landings.
Geothermal fracking is heating up in 2025
Advances in geothermal fracking technology could help unlock roughly 60 GW of steady, carbon-free capacity by mid-century.
Fueling fusion at room temperature
The effect of electrochemical loading on nuclear fusion reaction rates at room temperature was explored.
IML medical exhibit demonstrates the added value of labeled medical technology products
Ready-to-use centrifuge tubes with functional labels made of PP will be produced at the event with a system concept that can be transferred to many different medical technology products.
Makers of new robotic applications should have thoughtful conversations with gear manufacturers
Between advanced industrial robots, collaborative systems that bridge the gap between man and machine, and advanced robot designs including humanoids that fully integrate into society, it is hard to fathom the ways in which new robotics solutions will transform everyday life.
Variable Dispense Pump launched by Diener Precision Pumps for mission-critical tasks
The Exacta Variable Dispense Pump provides accurate, repeatable dosing with the flexibility of varying the dispensed volume with a simple command.
COMAU highlights the potential of AI to promote the development of the industrial system at ETFA 2025
Comau presented its vision on the strategic use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the manufacturing sector at the recent event.
Shake no more: Active vibrational control systems for shock and vibration isolation
These systems were designed to provide sensitive equipment with vibration isolation and damping that improve performance, precision and longevity.
China’s electric vehicle influence expands nearly everywhere – except the US and Canada
Two-thirds of fully electric cars in China are now cheaper to buy than their gasoline equivalents. Half of vehicle sales are an EV. What's behind that success?
Simplify drive selection and ordering with myNORD online tools
NORD’s digital self-service tools offer a modern, streamlined solution for efficient, user-friendly ordering.
OKW offers more enclosures and knobs for HVAC, climate control and environmental technology
These components are engineered to withstand a range of hazards including temperature fluctuations, particles, low-level vibration and cleaning with aggressive chemicals.
Ground stop! Hydrogen airplanes are nearly ready — if only the hydrogen market was too
It might be surprising to learn that the aviation industry is not one of the world’s largest carbon emitters — but likely will be by 2050. To reverse this trend, aerospace engineers are looking at hydrogen.
The State of Autonomous Autos (Sept. 28 - Oct. 4)
For more than a decade, self-driving cars have been in the limelight. Billions have been invested. Many prototypes have been tested. And a few lives have been lost along the way. Yet, for the average consumer and commuter, self-driving cars do not feel close.
Solar cells capture the light indoors
New perovskite solar cells are capable of efficiently harvesting energy from indoor light.
Environmental control for aerospace: Protecting priceless payloads
A private aerospace manufacturer of rockets and spacecraft for commercial and military use commissioned Air Innovations to develop a state-of-the-art environmental control system to support various capsule launches.