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New optical system may enhance AI analysis of wood pulp quality
The quality of wood pulp nanofibrillation is measured using its natural optical birefringence, which may lead increased utilization of wooden cellulose nanofibers.
FAA OKs drones flying over people, at night
New regulations from the FAA will soon permit drone flights over people and at night — but requires some technology upgrades and protocol changes.
Watch: 'Dog-bots' patrol smart factory at Wichita State University
The robots are being used to monitor and map the construction of a large Industry 4.0 research center at Wichita State.
Retrofit your vehicles with collision protection
Forklift drivers need a high level of concentration when maneuvering in reverse. The camera-based anti-collision system from ifm automatically detects persons and obstacles, warns the driver and stops the vehicle.
Porsche 3D prints a complete electric drive unit housing
The proof of concept E-drive housing was fabricated by selective laser melting technology in 21 hours.
Clean cooling system uses water as refrigerant
Using water as refrigerant, the eChilller120 offers 120 kW cooling capacity with no direct carbon dioxide emissions.
PET repurposed to remove waterborne insecticides
Plastic waste is the foundation for growth of metal-organic frameworks which are applied to the removal of insecticide residues from water.
Ethernet patch cables offer protection against bacteria
The cables feature antibacterial properties to provide extra protection in medical facilities, schools, businesses, food service environments and other locations where bacteria are a concern.
Cement component sponges up radwaste species
A mineral formed in cementitious materials may be used to immobilize technetium in radioactive waste forms.
Flowserve’s Durco Mark 3 ISO pump now with sealless magnetic drive
Flowserve has added a new model to its renowned Durco Mark 3 ISO pump series with the sealless magnetic drive option now available.
Dry vacuum pump from Atlas Copco offers oil-free, low maintenance operation
Expanding its range of dry industrial pumps, the new oil-free DSS scroll vacuum pump by Atlas Copco is a robust, low-wear pump characterized by low energy consumption.
Enhanced cement to seal cracks in abandoned natural gas wells
Graphite-enhanced cement may prevent methane emissions from abandoned drill sites.
Uniglide-e: The new single-stage, double-entry pump from Celeros
In the latest innovation from the ClydeUnion pump range by Celeros, comes the the Uniglide-e axially split double-entry pump series.
The Olympus OLS5100 smart experiment manager simplifies data acquisition and analysis
A semi-automated experiment manager for quick and efficient surface metrology experiment workflows
Free booklet breaks down water quality basics
An updated resource that covers water quality fundamentals for consumers and industry professionals alike is now available from the Water Quality Association.
New approach supports scalable synthesis of nanowires
Centimeter-sized wafers covered in a desired arrangement, including monolayers and bilayers, can be tailored for different applications.
Magnetic material magnifies motor efficiency
Its use in all motors operating worldwide today could result in the elimination of ten 1 GW power plants.
Video: STL unveils high fiber count Celesta ribbon cable
With fiber counts as high as 6,912 fibers, the ribbon cable combines robust performance for duct installations and compatibility with high-count mass fusion splicing.
Wave energy potential of the US West Coast
Promising regions for wave energy converter installation in the nearshore of Washington and Oregon are identified.
Korean artificial sun sets plasma temperature record
The tokamak maintained a high temperature plasma for 20 seconds with an ion temperature over 100 million degrees C.