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How to specify, install and maintain linear guide rail systems for factory automation
As with any component subject to the continuous rigors of industrial operation, guide rail systems must be properly specified and installed, then maintained once in use.
New mask features anti-viral barrier
The masks can protect against COVID-19 for seven hours at a time.
Advanced machinery lubricant handles high load and extreme pressure
The biodegradable lubricant extends equipment life by significantly reducing wear at high loads.
Video: New sodium-ion conductor stabilizes battery performance
The conductor offers scope for enhancing the stability of solid-state sodium-ion batteries.
More US engineering graduates go nuclear
The number of nuclear engineering degrees awarded in the U.S. during 2019 was at the highest level since 2016.
Study: Ship coating major source of ocean microplastic pollution
Protective ship coatings may be responsible for some of the ocean's microplastic pollution issues.
Edible, plant-based coating developed for fruit packaging
Coating keeps produce fresh for longer.
Ultimaker expands commitment to equip young women pursuing STEM careers
The 3D printing solutions developer provides its technology to the America Makes program to increase female representation in engineering.
Snakeskin-like film to prevent machine friction
Synthetic skin inspired by snake scales designed to prevent friction.
Autonomous trucking startup to use Nvidia’s Drive SoC
Plus plans to roll out its next generation system in 2022.
Add some salt to improve coal combustion efficiency
The combustion behavior of coal is modified with the addition of copper salts.
Membrane designed for oil spill remediation
Polymer scientists have developed a polymer membrane from biobased malic acid.
Bacterial biofilm can separate oil from water
Oil could not penetrate biofilm membrane in the lab.
New coating for paper products will decompose in bodies of water
Coating will decompose in water.
High reliability, durability and performance designed into every speed sensor
Smith Systems® sensors are found on equipment that moves and has an engine or on equipment that creates power, all over the world.
Protect critical fiber optic cable or electric cable from damage
DuraShield prevents damage to fiber and electric cables by eliminating unauthorized access into vaults.
The Able Electropolishing advantage
Learn why engineers in industries with no room for error, like aerospace, medical device and food manufacturing, specify electropolishing for finishing their critical metal parts.
Trains to locomote with hydrogen fuel cells
Fuel cells will soon be powering rail locomotives in Canada and Scotland.
XCT images tiniest semiconductor materials
Extreme ultraviolet coherence tomography enables material-specific characterization of nanoscopic buried structures.
Swimming cells improve performance of microfluidic devices
Motile algae cells are used to measure performance of high-tech microfluidic devices.