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Magnetically guided micro-bots to take aim at gliomas
The micro-bots can deliver medicinal payloads to locations within the body.
RFID-reading robot determines consumer behavior
Robot can make predictions about consumer behavior.
Industrial Motors in Motion (March 7-13)
Electric motors are so ubiquitous that they often go overlooked and underappreciated. So how do we shine a spotlight on one of engineering's most integral technologies? We throw a week-long party for it.
Nanosilica filled, dual cure adhesive meets NASA low outgassing specifications
UV22DC80-1 is a one part dual cure system with UV and heat curing mechanisms.
Video: Rocket Lab plans on doing the Neutron launch
A reusable rocket is being designed to launch satellites into mega constellations and support space missions helmed by humans
New COTS/MOTS ratified 50 W to 1200 W power solutions
The power supplies include an efficient input filter, reverse voltage protection internal diode and input transient protection.
Comprehensive calculation tool for aluminum electrolytic capacitors
The online tool covers all new high-voltage capacitors (greater than 150 V DC) with screw, snap-in and solder pin connections.
Gulf Coast refineries hit three-year production low amid disastrous weather
A very unusual winter storm disrupted chemical and oil refinery operations along the Gulf Coast in Texas and Louisiana, creating a production shortage with widespread effects.
Video: Robots can scan and dig for cable, pipe installation
A pair of robots will automate drilling for cable and pipe installation.
Mitigation technique uses polymers to protect buildings from large fault ruptures
A composite foundation system is proposed to protect buildings subjected to large ground deformations from strike-skip fault rupture.
Underwater robot to assist lifeguards in life-saving operations
Robot lifeguards to bring distressed swimmers to safety.
How our environmental control units solve your clean room challenges
Air Innovations designs and manufactures unitary and custom systems for clean rooms and critical environments. Our units control temperature, humidity and pressure in any application and can be tailored to your exact specifications.
Concrete made with bacteria instead of heat produces far fewer GHG emissions
A cross-disciplinary research team is developing a biological cement called BioZEment to offset the excessive amount of global greenhouse gas emissions that result from the conventional production of cement.
Study examines factors that impact deflection in construction beams
The results demonstrate that the balancing reinforcement ratio had a small effect on the depth-span ratio.
Building simulation makes sustainable design cost-effective
Planning is a cornerstone of good building practices and accurate information is critical to successful planning. This is the premise behind the development of a new framework to increase sustainability in building design.
Emerging robotics technology may lead to better buildings in less time
Currently in testing, a robotic system developed at Purdue University to work in construction settings incorporates innovative mechanical design with advances in computer vision sensing technology.
On the Hydrogen Trail in Australia
A green hydrogen technology will be field tested for the provision of renewable energy and water in a remote community.
Study: Toronto's bike lane expansion increased access to jobs, retail during COVID-19
A study of Toronto’s expanded cycling network revealed surprising benefits, including increased low-stress road access to jobs, food stores and parks.
Types of outdoor pollution affect indoor air quality differently
A long-term study determined that elevated air pollution events impact indoor as well as outdoor environments.
Discarded face masks inspire circular economy waste solution
The RMIT study showed that 93 tons of waste (about 3 million masks) can be diverted from landfills by using it to construct roads.