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Minnesota town to relocate, expand wastewater treatment facility
Just as the current facility does, the new wastewater treatment plant will discharge into the Mississippi River. From 2.34 million to 10 million gallons of water treated daily, surrounding townships will benefit from this relocation and expansion.
Tool improves solid waste management efficiency and costs
A life-cycle optimization framework economically and efficiently addresses the varied facets of solid waste and sustainable materials management.
Video: Oil-free water-cooled centrifugal chiller designed for more sustainable buildings
With two-stage back-to-back compressor technology and magnetic bearings, the system delivers reliability while staying quiet and cool under pressure.
The unique construction challenges of building a dolphin exhibit
The build brings unique challenges to the construction plan because of the size, corrosive nature of saltwater and the nature of marine life communication.
Hygienic environment robots to be demonstrated at IPPE
The robots demonstrated during the expo will include Stäubli’s TS2-60 HE and TX2-90 HE six-axis robots.
Watch the conversion of captured CO2 to solid carbon
A new process converts captured carbon dioxide to solid carbon to help advance heavy industry decarbonization.
First all-electric skid-steer replaces messy hydraulics
The T7X is the first machine of its kind to be fully electric, offering the full benefits of eliminating hydraulic systems, components, emissions and vibrations.
Video: New shafted miniature encoder for small spaces
The high resolution encoder is about 40% smaller than the company's next smallest shafted encoder.
HFC phaseout to begin in the US
A final rule establishes a comprehensive program phase down U.S. production and consumption of climate-damaging hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs).
Modeling platform optimizes solar panel orientation
Based on historic climatic data, the model improves the accuracy and efficiency of solar panel orientation.
First digital safety system upgrade for the US nuclear power sector
Limerick Generating Station in Pennsylvania will become the first U.S. nuclear power plant to upgrade to a fully digital safety system.
Magswitch introduces magnetic gripping cobot
The integrated sensing technology can be used to determine or confirm that the proper part is picked. The parts are taught to the tool through a simple learning process.
Smart recycling equipment learns to identify plastic types
A new solution offers scope for rapid, precise identification and separation of 12 different varieties of plastic on recycling facility conveyor belts.
Refrigeration solution keeps COVID vaccines cool
A commercial refrigeration container was redesigned to ensure COVID-19 vaccines remain at ultra-low temperatures during long transport and while locally stored.
Learn the difference: Rated pressure, overpressure and burst pressure
It is not uncommon to come across the risk of excessive pressure or overpressure within the pneumatic or hydraulic network of equipment, especially in facilities with a high degree of automation.
Cobot designed for machine-tending applications
Kassow Robots is releasing the 7-axis KR810 with a payload of 10 kg and a reach of 850 mm, allowing high production speeds and the ultimate flexibility in tool movement.
Coating promises to extend the life of produce
In addition to extending the shelf life of produce, the coating also promises to reduce the amount of petroleum-based packaging contributing to a worldwide plastic waste crisis.
Video: "Smart" packaging kills harmful bacteria, keeps produce fresh
The biodegradable packaging is comprised of the corn protein zein, starch and naturally derived polymers infused with natural microbial compounds including oil from the herb thyme and citric acid from citrus fruits.
Video: Hydrogen blending project operational in Canada
Renewable hydrogen is now being injected into a natural gas distribution network to reduce the fuel’s carbon footprint in Ontario Province.
Video: Web tool weighs the merits of geothermal heat pumps
A new module simulates the economic and energy efficiency impacts of converting conventional heating and cooling systems to geothermal heat pumps.