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That's good java: Nuclear magnetic resonance measures coffee quality
Coffee manufacturers frequently include robusta beans among their arabica beans, diluting taste. Chemistry researchers used NMR spectroscopy to measure robusta levels post brewing.
Borescope enhances temperature monitoring of furnaces
The instrument enables highly accurate and fully radiometric temperature measurement image data to be taken, stored and trended over the lifetime of a furnace.
Multi-functional air bearing machines for NASA NuSTAR X-ray Telescope
ABTech's awarded contract for two air bearing based machines used to produce cylindrical optics modules.
The Valtek compressor anti-surge valve from Flowserve promises maximum productivity, lower surge risk
Flowserve has combined precise flow control and superior responsiveness in a valve package that promises revolutionary anti-surge operation.
New method gets researchers one step closer to producing cheap biofuel
Researchers from Ohio State University devised a cheaper and more efficient way to create a chemical reaction to yield fuel from plants.
Video: Life cycle assessment models for deep geothermal energy systems
Simplified life cycle assessment tools are available to assess the environmental impacts of deep geothermal energy plants relative to fossil fuel-based alternatives.
Two sides, two materials to these efficient tandem solar cells
Solar cells with two sides are better than those with one, and bifacial cells composed of two materials touted for their photovoltaic performance are better still.
Bacterial protein bolsters biosolar cell performance
A photosynthesis protein derived from cyanobacteria was used to produce a semi-artificial electrode that can convert light into other forms of energy such as hydrogen.
Fundamentals of explosion-proof motors and pumps
Explosion proof motors and pumps protect workers, assets and productivity in any industrial process where combustible materials are present. Electric motors are ubiquitous in their abilities, necessitating design adaptations to ensure they are safe to use in these types of applications.
Autonomous transport vehicles developed to transport manufacturing materials
The vehicles are expected to automate materials transport.
Locating water leaks made easy
A small investment gets you a better method for tracking down water leaks.
It's here: CDC releases official COVID-19 ventilation recommendations
Many of the techniques, outlined by ASHRAE, are common-sense approaches enacted since the pandemic's beginning — but others are more specific about technologies to use and habits to change.
The multi-angle spectrophotometer CM-M6
Until the invention of the CM-M6, the measuring methods used for characterizing the visual impression have been highly complex and mainly the domain of experts.
Glass fiber-based sensor network to safeguard drinking water supplies
The use of glass fibers to assemble fiber optical turbidity sensors offers the benefits of lower cost and thermal stability.
Video: Software lowers implementation costs for industrial robots
Users can customize tasks according to robot application.
COVID-19 nurses report cooling vests minimize discomfort of protective gear
Protective gear can increase the heat and discomfort of frontline workers. Cooling vests might help.
CES 2021: Exoskeleton helps reduce strain for workers standing for hours
The suit helps prevent injury and fatigue.
Explore an introduction to metal injection molding
Metal injection molding technology is used to create precise and reliable components across market segments.
New AZUR Airless pumps and packages
The paint pumps are engineered for effective operation under harsh and intensive conditions.
Wear-resistant cam follower bearings
These cam follower bearings can be repeatability sanitized with caustic cleaning agents, steam and high pressure washes.