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Airplane water and wastewater systems
Water and waste systems of a typically a defining factor in the passenger experience. So these systems have enjoyed considerable development over the decades.
Watch: Rare, refurbished Cold War-era rocket silo for sale
The former government Atlas F missile launch site in Kansas, known as the North Star Silo, is being offered for sale to the public.
Reduced risk of hydrogen sparking with sensitive optical leak detector
The device delivers the fastest response ever reported at the critical hydrogen concentration required for leak detection.
Bag dump module for process equipment
The module can be installed on the lid of mixers, blenders, size reduction equipment and storage vessels.
How to choose between calibrated and uncalibrated pressure sensors
When selecting a pressure sensor for a specific application, designers must first determine the total system accuracy required, as well as the performance requirements for the lifetime of the product.
Team working to replace wallets, keys with RFID-equipped accessory
3D-printed RFID ring could replace wallets, keys.
Bulk material feeding systems prevent combustible dust ignition
The system automatically meters combustible materials through a proprietary rectangular helix feeding tool.
Custom meds could be possible thanks to 3D printing
3D printing paves the way for customized meds.
Watch a doorknob-disinfecting robot guided by BIM data
BALTO performs critical disinfection tasks guided by BIM data.
Complex photons expected to boost future quantum technologies
These complex shapes are beneficial for quantum technologies, such as performing fast photonic quantum computations and safe data transfer.
Bees trained to stick out their tongues at COVID-positive people
Bees were trained using Pavlovian conditioning.
Self-driving truck startup forms safety partnership with insurance firm
TuSimple and Liberty Mutual will explore the long-term needs in middle-mile logistics.
All steel flexible screw conveyor resists abrasion
The equipment moves crushed glass, garnet, aluminum oxide, silica sand, aggregate, cement and other abrasive materials.
Protect pumps and equipment with the 2852-DPM dry pump monitor
The 2852-DPM determines the presence or absence of product in a pipe or pump. A low maintenance system, combining capacitance technology with unique sensor designs, to provide non-intrusive monitors.
Research suggests snow can shield people, property against explosions
Snow has blast mitigation properties.
Researchers identify individuals on playlists alone
Musical tastes can reveal the identity of a listener.
Smart quantum tech could improve future military communications
Smart quantum technology could have real-world applications for quantum networks and future quantum communications systems used in the military.
Watch as a robot takes over the task of hairbrushing
MIT CSAIL team builds hair-brushing robot.
Video: Monitor tanks, pressure and truckloads with BinCloud
The integrated cloud foundation for data monitoring streamlines inventory management.
Greater EV range with redesigned power inverter
A redesigned power inverter is projected to extend electric vehicle range by 6%.