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Video: New system enables drones to accompany small boats
The V-Line Boat Mode is designed for use along with Volarious’ DJI Mavic 2 drones. Volarious suggests that the system could be used for coastline surveillance and search and rescue applications.
ST Microelectronics upgrades its NanoEdge AI Studio
ST Microelectronics streamlines machine-learning software development for connected devices and industrial equipment with upgrades to their NanoEdge AI Studio.
Advances in imaging with neutrons
A new imaging technique was developed at the Research Neutron Source Heinz Maier-Leibnitz (FRM II) of the Technical University of Munich (TUM).
CO2 capture facility in Canada's future
The first of its kind commercial facility will merge CO2 with hydrogen to produce gasoline, diesel and jet fuel that will burn cleaner and cost less.
Video: Cleaning the seafloor with robots
An autonomous robotic system is being advanced by European researchers to detect and retrieve litter on the seafloor.
Seegrid and Applied Intuition partner to create warehouse robot simulations
The partnership will reportedly enable Seegrid to quickly validate product innovations in more environments and use cases across the supply chain than is possible with manual testing.
A beer created entirely by AI
The Rodney AI²PA from Australia’s Barossa Valley Brewing is expected to be available for limited sale beginning in January 2022.
Video: First Seawing kite system to set sail
The system is projected to enable an average 20% reduction in cargo ship fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions.
Contactless condition monitoring for bus cables
i.Sense CF.D sensors from Igus use high-frequency technology to detect defects in bus and data cables, preventing expensive system downtimes.
Testing method gauges the safety of biomaterials
The testing protocol could form the basis of an early-warning system to flag materials that are not suitable for clinical use inside the human body.
Video: New Arctic research station to rely on renewable energy
A polar project spearheaded by the Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology will launch the first Arctic research station powered by hydrogen and renewables.
How to size rack and pinion drives
Although commonly dismissed by most engineers as an obsolete technology, rack and pinion drives offer a combination of high thrust and high speed at relatively low cost.
WOMA high-pressure pumps – Reliable and powerful plunger pumps
For the removal of paints and multi-layer coatings on ship walls, the M-series can be used in combination with the appropriate water tools, such as the WOMA Magnet Lizard for effective results.
The Bully C150 WA submersible pump from HOMA for clear and drainage water applications
HOMA Pump Technology has complemented its suite of submersible pumps with the new Bully C150 WA. The new series is suitable for both clear water and drainage water applications for stationary or transportable installations.
Video: Gecko-inspired FarmHand can grip grapes, tomatoes
Scientists from Stanford University’s Biomimetics and Dextrous Manipulation Lab have developed a robotic hand featuring a gecko-like grip.
Watch labor shortages introduce pharmaceutical struggles
A survey completed in Ohio found that 60% of workers felt that their workload was forcing them to perform their duties unsafely or ineffectively.
Video: Student projects solve unique fastener manufacturing challenge
To graduate, senior MSU students had to solve this real-world engineering challenge for a local fastener manufacturer.
Video: Cable entry plates for food processing and packaging
The plates are designed to route and seal cables without connectors (from 3.2 mm to 20.5 mm in diameter) in limited spaces.
Clean energy efforts ranked for 100 US cities
How are urban areas in the U.S. progressing toward a more energy-efficient future?
Compact AC multidrive reduces cabinet sizes and costs
The drive footprint is reduced by up to 50% compared to traditional single drive modules.