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Robotic screwdriver delivers high quality assembly
Fastening robot for production where floor space is premium and quality assurance counts. The Viper robot drives screws into parts fast and delivers accurately assembly every time.
New 62,000 square-foot YMCA gets expansive IP-based audio system
Unlike most projects designed for a specific space, the YMCA needed a system to serve many different types of spaces but within the same facility.
Respiratory responses to air pollution assessed with microfluidic device
The microfluidic device-on-a-chip simulates lung airways for use in analyzing the detrimental impacts of air pollution on respiratory function.
Similarities of digital and fluid logic
Digital signals are constructed of ones and zeroes. In fact, the power button symbol on most electronic devices pays homage to this choice of binary states.
Military satellite launched to fight space junk
This effort is just one in a long line of other space debris mitigation efforts being attempted across the world to reduce the amount of space junk.
France sends its new military satellite to space
The Syracuse 4A satellite is capable of detecting other satellites attempting to cull information from it or attempting to destroy it.
Video: Defense manufacturers to disable robot swarms with lasers
Watch as General Dynamics Land Systems and Epirus Inc. counter drones, drone swarms and the electronics of adversaries with laser technology developed by Epirus.
Standard practice for environmental site assessments revised
ASTM International has revised its standard practice for Phase I environmental site assessments.
Video: Configure enclosures online with Rittal
Selecting enclosures for various industrial applications is simplified with the Rittal Configuration System.
A more efficient SMR method for hydrogen production
New technology promises a step-change improvement in the efficiency and carbon intensity of steam methane reforming (SMR) for hydrogen production.
Providing next-generation EV battery protection without compromise
Despite the importance of protection for thermal runaway, there have been shortcomings in the material solutions that have historically been available in the market.
Superflow ULTEM resins enable miniaturization for BiTS and connectors powering electronic devices
The new resins feature exceptional flow properties for molding burn-in test sockets (BiTS) used to stress-test integrated circuit chips.
US Army awards contract to develop 300 kW laser weapon system
The solid state distributed gain high energy laser weapon system prototype will feature two seventh generation lasers, a laser beam director, precision acquisition, tracking and pointing software.
Microsoft initiative aims to reduce cyberattacks by increasing IT workforce
Microsoft seeks to thwart future cyberattacks and establish a cybersecurity workforce using a no-cost cybersecurity curriculum designed for community colleges throughout the U.S.
Binghamton researchers eye 5G for military surveillance
Two researchers from Binghamton University are researching another use for 5G – the fifth-generation technology standard for broadband cellular networks: military surveillance.
Marines deploy robot in underwater explosives detonation
“This robot gives Marines eyes in the water,” said Master Sgt. Patrick Hilty, an Explosive Ordnance Disposal project officer at MCSC. “It is a capability the Marine Corps has never before had.”
Microwaves: A great alternative to curing adhesives
Several studies show that adhesives cured with microwaves were very similar to the same type of adhesives cured with traditional heating methods.
New entrant in North American residential energy storage market
The lithium-iron phosphate battery-based system allows storage of excess residential solar power capacity.
Ford introduces its all-electric F-100 Eluminator concept featuring new EV crate motor
Ford previewed the future of electrified custom vehicles with the reveal of the all-electric F-100 Eluminator concept – a zero-tailpipe-emissions demonstration truck powered by the all-new Ford Performance Parts Eluminator electric crate motor that customers can now buy online.
Ultimaker, Imaginables and FUJIFILM Business Innovation Australia collaborate to bring 3D printing to classrooms
The partnership seeks to supply the growing demands of educational institutions looking to plug the additive manufacturing skills gap.