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Balancing the German grid with batteries and hydropower
A battery system with a total capacity of 117 MW is being integrated with hydropower system operations.
Precision-adjustable current limit power switch protects automotive subsystems
Key applications include protection of vehicle USB ports and electronic control unit supply rails.
CRISPR tech pinpoints parasites in water
The method can identify the presence of even a single microorganism within a given sample, which is signaled by a fluorescent glow.
Glasgow engineers create worm-like robots
New robots can stretch nine times their length.
Hydrogen energy storage systems
These systems offer a solution to problems associated with renewable energy resources integrated with power grids.
Trapezoidal lead screws vs. igus® lead screws: Which is more efficient?
igus® lead screws have higher efficiency ratings thanks to a proprietary flatter thread angle.
Study: Environmental impacts of bottled vs tap water
Which choice of potable water incurs the greatest health and environmental impacts – bottled water or municipal supply?
Video: Software simplifies synthesis of biofuels, chemicals
The software optimizes biofuel and chemical production based on synthetic biology technology.
Mars rover successfully grabs rock sample
NASA confirms that its Perseverance Mars rover has successfully retrieved its first rock drill sample for return to Earth.
Dymax creates low-shrinkage epoxy for camera module assembly
The adhesive has the unique flexibility to cure in seconds with LED, UV or visible light and low-temperature heat
Video: Novel design to make floating wind competitive
The way wind farms are constructed, look and perform is reinvented with floating multi-turbine technology developed by Norwegian company Wind Catching Systems.
Automotive cybersecurity standard jointly issued by SAE and ISO
The standard helps the industry define a structured process to ensure cybersecurity is incorporated into the design of road vehicles.
Video: NASA space lasers precisely map hidden Antarctic lakes
Satellite data reveal the presence of two previously unknown active sub glacial lakes.
Extend tool life by 50% with Vortec Cold Air Guns
Vortec Cold Air Guns offer versatile spot cooling for machining, repair shops and more.
Video: Plan stormwater infrastructure projects with this CLASIC tool
The screening tool uses a life cycle cost framework to support feasibility and planning of stormwater infrastructure.
Renewable diesel process delivers high yields from bio-feedstocks
The two-stage process provides higher diesel yields compared to a single-stage system.
Bürkert Fluid Control Systems debuts new line of seat valves
Bürkert introduces its new line of seat valves.
Ross Controls introduces its M35 series double valves for external monitoring
The M35 series valve is designed to supply air to a zone or entire machine/system until signaled to shut off and exhaust residual downstream pneumatic energy from the machine.
Bonomi introduces its explosion-proof automated V-ball valve packages
The Bonomi Group has introduced what it claims is the industry’s first explosion-proof electric-actuated stainless-steel two-piece V-ball packages.
WAM’s VW butterfly valve for efficient and reliable flow interception
The VW is suitable in bulk solids processing plants for the interception of pneumatically conveyed, or gravity-fed dry powders or granules.