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Fieldpiece Instruments launches Fieldpiece University
The online training platform supports HVACR industry continuing education.
Fundamentals for gears, gearsets and reduction drives
Depending on the gear design, the transfer of motion from the driving gear to the driven gear can be used to increase speed and torque and change the direction of rotation or movement.
Significant progress toward living construction materials
Engineered living materials that combine the strength of building materials with the responsiveness of living systems would revolutionize construction and maintenance.
The new GEMÜ P600S Modular M-block diaphragm valve with flexible connection system
The systematic construction of the modules enables complex valve assemblies to be paired in a variable way requiring fewer basic bodies, meaning complex actuator travel and flow paths can be produced with different layouts.
AVK introduces new gate valves with Supa Maxi and PE ends
This fully welded polyethylene (PE) pipe system offers a range of benefits including reduced risk of leakage, ease of installation and enhanced durability.
TI's new precision wideband ADC pushes data-acquisition performance
The highly flexible ADS127L11 offers wideband and low-latency filter options to optimize ADC performance and deliver tailored, high-performance data acquisition in a broad range of industrial systems.
Trexon acquires Power Connector Inc.
The acquisition adds custom interconnect solutions for tactical communication applications to the growing engineered products division portfolio.
Introducing the Fisher FIELDVUE DVC6200 series digital valve controllers from Emerson
The new digital valve controller from Emerson features the latest in digital technology and intelligent control.
SLAC's new concept for high-performance detectors
Today, that building-block approach is the centerpiece of SLAC’s vision for next-generation detectors that can keep pace with ever more demanding experiments at the lab.
New thermoplastic rubber with high impact punch
This material would be considered valuable in the automotive industry, especially as lightweight materials that can also withstand damage are highly sought.
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.