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New brushless DC motor with integrated driver saves space and time
The compact motors offer almost 50% more continuous torque over similar comparative motors without compromising on smooth operation and long service life.
Fe-Mn-K catalyst creates aviation fuel from 'thin air'
Promising research shows that some common chemical catalysts can turn one-sixth of captured CO2 into burnable jet fuel.
Nuclear-rated cables prepared for Hinkley Point C
The first nuclear power station to be constructed in the U.K. in 25 years will use specialized nuclear cables supplied by Nexans.
Clippard receives US patent for the new eclipse proportional isolation valve
The valve is ideal in critical applications for liquid or gas delivery requiring ultra-fine resolution and excellent repeatability.
Hydraulics company introduces its new AX Technology-based HELAX
Bucher Hydraulics introduces HELAX.
Roadmap directs US energy storage R&D
The goal is to develop and domestically manufacture energy storage technologies that can meet all U.S. market demands by 2030.
Nitrogen pollution control through targeted wetland restoration
A spatially targeted increase in U.S. wetland area by 10% would double wetland nitrogen removal to the benefit of water quality and aquatic ecosystems.
University of Tokyo researchers develop light-guided linear nanomotors
Researchers from the Institute of Industrial Science, the University of Tokyo (UTokyo-IIS) have designed novel linear nanomotors that can be moved in controlled directions using light.
Novonix and Harper enter strategic alliance on specialized furnace technology for battery anode material
Harper will develop and supply Novonix with proprietary systems for thermal processing material for the battery anode market.
Climate change implications for power supply
The global warming trends that cause many consumers to increase their electricity consumption for cooling applications are also taking a toll on power generators.
Upcycling plastic into a valuable adhesive
The new method would remove a portion of the plastic waste from the environment.
Team develops efficient way to extract rare metals from waste
The new method overcomes many of the shortfalls of current extraction methods.
Warehouse robots to improve their speed
AI makes it possible for warehouse robots to pick and place more quickly.
Automated quality control system launched by SICK
SICK’s new MQCS (Modular Quality Control System) is a multifunctional machine vision system, delivered as a ready-to-use package of hardware and pre-written software.
Researchers deploy tool for securing the software supply chain
A team of researchers from New York University’s Tandon School of Engineering has launched the first version of its open-source tool to prevent cyberattacks on supply chain software.
Microbial fuel cell improves wastewater treatment sustainability
A sustainable wastewater treatment system relies on electron-producing microbial communities to clean the water.
Entities rely on creativity to reuse masks amid COVID-19 supply chain shortages
These entities have discovered creative ways to reuse masks amid pandemic-related supply chain shortages.
Watch: Specimen collection tube decapping now automated
The pre-analytical function of decapping a specimen collection tube can now be automated.
Video: Gas turbine system to make speedy debut in Germany
New power plant technology from GE is being tapped to provide a critical gas-power reserve in Germany’s reliability-challenged southern region.
Marines take aim at robots
Robots shriek, fall when hit during target practice.