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Video: Firgelli Automations targets robotics and linear motion industries with externally adjustable electric linear actuator
The actuators feature a patent-pending mechanical limit switch device, providing end users with unprecedented flexibility.
Video: Drilling for deep ice in Antarctica
Researchers plan to collect the oldest continuous ice core in Antarctica and provide a record of the climate spanning some 1.5 million years.
Video: IKEA Bot gets a touch-sensitive makeover
The new Force Sensor Robust Compliance Control software will enable other touch-sensitive tasks such as assembly, polishing, sanding and fine manipulation, which had previously been carried out by humans.
Team takes AI-based approach to 'listen' for signs of machine failure
This acoustic anomaly detection approach could help manufacturers avoid unnecessary equipment replacement, reduce maintenance costs, improve work safety and increase equipment availability
Video: Australian site selected for national radwaste facility
A site in South Australia has been selected for construction of a National Radioactive Waste Management Facility.
New flow battery tech for large-scale renewable energy storage
Technology developed by Honeywell works with renewable generation sources to meet the demand for sustainable energy storage.
First US cable plant to supply the offshore wind sector
High-voltage subsea cables up to 525 kV DC and 400 kV AC, covering the range of needed products for export cables for offshore wind and subsea interconnectors, will be manufactured.
3D ink could pave the way for living structures
The team devised a way to engineer Escherichia coli (E. coli) — bacteria found in the environment, foods and intestines of people and animals — to use as the foundation for the ink.
New servo systems for motion control applications
These brushless servo systems are fully digital and capable of covering a broad range of motion control applications.
Single pair Ethernet system makes buildings smarter
The first complete single pair Ethernet system on the market has been launched by Switzerland-based R&M.
NASA awards Intuitive Machines lunar delivery contract
Intuitive Machines’ Nova-C lander is headed toward the lunar swirl known as Reiner Gamma.
Wanted: Space logo designed by UK students
A logo will be displayed on the first small satellite launched from the U.K. next year.
Video: Learn fundamentals of fiber optics
Updated course content is geared toward those who need to learn fundamental hands-on skills to specify and install fiber optic networks.
Monash team uses AI to fight crime
AI is expected to strengthen law enforcement response times by autonomously capturing more from CCTV cameras, which are used all over.
Video: AI-powered platform maps sustainability from space
Users can measure, report and address sustainability metrics for biodiversity, greenhouse gas emissions and other sustainability issues.
Diversified Ulbrich of Canada achieves AS 9120 B certification
The certification affords the opportunity to participate in the high-profile aerospace industry in a new way and expand innovative markets within that space.
Cambridge University hydrogel withstands the weight of an elephant
According to its developers, the material behaves like a shatter-proof glass when compressed but can immediately recover its shape — characteristics that were previously challenging.
CABLE competition to advance conductive material R&D
The CABLE Prize provides funding and technical assistance to advance new ideas that can enable U.S. manufacturers of cables and electrical equipment to leapfrog to next-generation conductive materials.
The new eccentric screw pump from Lutz proves handy for the transfer of viscous media
Using the effective positive displacement design principle, the pump permits gentle, low-pulsation product handling which is highly advantageous for shear-sensitive media and liquids with solids content.
AI tool lets users envision the future impact of climate change on their homes
The system was trained on images from both real-life flooding and smog events and scenes manufactured by video game makers.