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Video: Robotape automates the industrial taping process
The automated platform is entirely flexible to the user’s needs, relying solely on programming to position and apply the tape for complicated tasks.
What to know about timing belt pulleys
They are typically used in power transmission systems where maintenance of speed ratio and prevention of misalignment are important design considerations. Yet, many product designers and engineers are often plagued with challenges when designing efficient timing pulley systems.
AI boosts water desalination efficiency
An artificial intelligence (AI)-based method streamlines graphene membrane design for reverse osmosis desalination applications.
Materials that Matter (Dec. 12-18)
It is impossible to adequately convey the immense magnitude of materials science in just a handful or articles. But we'll try.
Training for rooftop PV installation via video
Video-based training materials cover rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) deployment.
Guidance for measuring recycled content of automotive products
A common industry-supported definition and approach are outlined for measuring recycled content of automotive products consistent with those approaches outlined in other standards.
Monroe RideRefine HCS damping tech supports vehicle lightweighting
The new Monroe RideRefine Hydraulic Compression Stop (HCS) improves ride comfort and body control by enabling a better trade-off between ride height and end-stroke compression damping.
60 A micro-sized FlexPro servo drives from Advanced Motion Controls
The small size is perfect for autonomous mobile robots, automated guided vehicles, portable devices, lab and warehouse automation and any other integrated design.
New compounds incorporate pre-consumer recycled glass fiber to accelerate carbon neutrality
SABIC incorporates pre-consumer recycled glass fiber diverted from the waste stream of industrial processes into the materials.
Self-repairing cells improve battery life and EV performance
The system identifies underperforming cells and temporarily takes them out of service for repair without loss of electric vehicle (EV) performance.
Disc couplings for test, measurement and inspection systems
The couplings can accommodate all forms of misalignment, making them well suited to the requirements of test, measurement and inspection systems.
Critical need for eco-friendly firefighting foam
Currently there is nothing on the market that comes close to the effectiveness of AFFF that could be considered environmentally friendly and a deadline is fast approaching.
Inspired by nature: Robots
Follow along as Engineering360 explores recent robotic systems — including robots that mimic dogs, fish and cockroaches — that have been inspired by nature.
Chew on this to reduce COVID transmission
Chewing gum containing vegetable protein functions as a viral trap and reduces the viral load in saliva and potentially transmission.
The ACS Multi-Port rotary valve for high-volume applications and independent feeds
The Multi-Port Series features trough-style openings that can be designed to fit dust collectors, hoppers, bins, silos and screw conveyors.
3M thermally conductive products now available at Heilind Electronics
The products are designed to provide a preferential heat-transfer between heat-generating components and heat sinks or other cooling devices.
Water project problems? There’s an app for that
The patent-pending diagnostics and maintenance app was engineered to ensure long-term success for water projects.
Video: The case for batteries in rail service
Viable applications range from the replacement of polluting diesel propulsion in freight systems to the provision of emergency power supplies at railroad crossings.
Structural bonding adhesive for EV battery applications
The curing adhesive reliably protects sensitive electric vehicle (EV) batteries from shocks, vibrations and other harmful effects.
Video: Compact brushless DC motors deliver battery-driven automation
The motors are ideal for automated guided vehicle and automated mobile robot applications.