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NASA asks young engineers to design a Moon mission robot
Aspiring engineers are invited to design a robot that digs through lunar soil and enter their submissions in the Lunabotics Junior Contest.
Video: UK Hot Robotics sites to support nuclear research
Hot Robotics facilities will provide robotics, drones and testing spaces for nuclear research.
Medical device packaging reimagined as entirely new medical device
In addition to the instrument openers, the team also used the recovered packaging to manufacture handles for reusable and steerable instruments designed for advanced keyhole surgery.
ElectroCraft AxialPower™ Enhanced Stepper Linear Actuators now available in NEMA 11, 17 and 23 frame sizes
Learn the three main ways in which leadscrews can be integrated with stepper motors.
Drone inspection for oil and gas
Petroleum, natural gas and chemical manufacturing plants have been quickly adopting a new inspection technique: drones. Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), commonly known as drones, have multiple advantages over manual inspection techniques.
How do you use dual curing (UV light + heat) adhesives?
Learn how dual curing adhesives use both UV light and heat for curing.
Video: Smarter farming with drones
Learn how using drones and artificial intelligence can improve agricultural business operations.
Safe reuse of PPE after plasma treatment
Cold plasma technology safely cleans facemask respirators for reuse.
Integrated fuel cell/battery solutions pursued for heavy-duty hydrogen mobility
Fully integrated fuel cell and battery solutions are being optimized for performance, cost and installation for heavy-duty hydrogen mobility applications.
Successful 100% sustainable aviation fuel test flight
Rolls-Royce conducted a successful test flight of its 747 Flying Testbed aircraft using 100% sustainable aviation fuel.
Report tracks emissions, energy efficiency in buildings and construction sector
In 2020, the sector accounted for 36% of global final energy consumption and 37% of energy related carbon dioxide emissions as compared to other end use sectors.
Small robot hand delicate enough to handle snail eggs
Robot hand shows promise for future healthcare applications.
Tools for fastening steel I-beams and wood in residential construction
PowerLite tools are extremely powerful, yet their size is up to 40% smaller and up to 30% lighter than conventional alternatives.
EPA funds planned WaterCorps career network
The agency’s grant program will strengthen the U.S. water workforce by connecting individuals to jobs in the drinking water and wastewater utility sectors.
Study: Exoskeletons reduce muscle fatigue by 60%
The research team used EksoVests, a type of upper body exoskeleton, on 25 participants assigned drilling tasks. Using sensors that measure muscle effort, researchers reported that those wearing the EksoVests experienced a 60% reduction in muscle effort.
The Able Electropolishing Advantage for metal fasteners
Watch Able’s latest video on the Electropolishing Advantage for fasteners and other critical metal parts.
Study: Biological dispersants more effective than synthetic dispersants for degrading crude oil
A new study suggests that biological dispersants encourage the breakdown of toxic chemicals in crude oil better than synthetic chemical dispersants.
Manufacturer designs food trays made of dough and baked
The trays are baked and then decompose within 90 days.
Keyless shaft locking bushings feature new hydraulic quick connectors
The bushing provides a robust hub-shaft connection in the most challenging operating environments while providing high torque and high radial load capacity.
Gel tags could prevent consumer goods from being counterfeited
The gel tags can be attached to various surface geometries and washed away with an organic solvent.