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Personal chemical detectors designed for the US Army
Teledyne FLIR awarded a contract to create chemical detecting wearables for the U.S. Army.
Compost increases crop health on apple orchards
Not only could compost improve orchard health, but it would also lower farm costs and improve farm sustainability.
Overload/overrange: What’s the difference?
Mechanical overload rating and electrical overrange are critical parameters when evaluating and specifying torque transducers.
Abnormal operating conditions for three-phase motors
The satisfactory operation of three-phase motors on a three-phase supply depends on several factors described below.
Video: Methanol to fuel sustainable shipping initiative
The world’s first methatug — a tugboat powered by renewable methanol — is expected to be operational by early 2022.
New technologies and materials for an evolving aerospace industry
Learn design considerations and challenges, including some specific materials that can help increase efficiency.
Recipe for a thunderstorm
Thunderstorms are most common in the summer, as evaporation increases from lakes and seas due to increased temperatures. But a couple other conditions must prevail for a good lightning show to occur.
Use Legos and cheap lenses to build this microscope
Plans for the fully functional and inexpensive instrument are open source.
Robot dubbed Chopsticks picks and places for the logistics industry
Robot was designed for the logistics industry.
Robotic system identifies, sorts and separates recyclable waste
The system will autonomously identify, sort and separate different kinds of waste.
Video: New hook automates cart-carrying tasks in industrial spaces
The MiR250 Hook autonomously collects and transports carts, freeing up workers for higher level tasks.
Watch: A sweet remedy softens rigid brain implants
Implants with a soft consistency comparable to that of the brain itself were fabricated.
Video: Graphene sensor images electrical activity of beating heart
The advanced sensor images electrical signals from living cells and tissue in real time.
Home robots get a makeover at TRI
The capabilities of TRI's line of domestic robots are expanded.
Video: Smarter medical implants with 3D-printed honeycomb plastics
PEEK is transformed into a lightweight, self-sensing material of value in designing medical implants and prosthetics.
Neurala VIA: Flexible vision AI implementation
More often manufacturers are tasked with improving the efficiency of their production line while integrating what is already there.
Employees motivated to develop creative ideas when offered choice of rewards
Typically companies create one reward for their employees. But according to this study, this method is less effective than giving their employees choices.
Configure reactors for optimal performance and ROI with optimal catalyst carriers, support media and bed topping media
Optimizing catalyst reactions for maximum performance and longevity is both an art and a science.
Video: Mini food grade hoist gets tasty upgrade
Updates improve food processing safety, efficiency and hygiene.
Watch: How to make this indispensible welder's tool
A third hand is often used by welders to hold assemblies together for simple welds, and is relatively easy to build with some scrap.