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Grafting creates stronger plants without GMO controversy
The new plants have characteristics that could allow them to survive in climate change environments.
Plastic eating catalyst could help relieve plastic waste stress
Current plastic waste recycling processes are not as economic as previously believed. The new catalyst aims to fix that.
Controllable gating membranes effectively capture carbon emissions
A new membrane devised at MIT offers a means of continuously removing carbon dioxide from a stream of waste gases.
Companies jointly design microfluidic driver
Sensor manufacturer Sensirion and micropump manufacturer TTP Ventus have created a compact, high-performance microfluidic driver that supports laboratory prototyping and product development for microfluidics use cases.
Company offering SIL 2 for DK glass devices
Variable area (VA) flowmeters DK46/47/48/800 with glass tubes from industrial process instrumentation manufacturer Krohne are now compliant with safety integrity level (SIL) 2, reportedly making them the first and only SIL 2 glass tube purgemeters on the market.
Researchers have increased the flow rate of viscous fluids in microfluidic applications
Researchers at Finland’s Aalto University have developed a technique for increasing the flow rate of viscous fluids in microfluidic applications.
A new motion control automation solution
A drag-and-drop, visual blocks based programming ensures simple programming for motion control automation application and supporting peripherals.
Manual labor robot now available for purchase
This robot can perform tasks for just $250,000.
MIT engineers create mask that kills COVID-19 with heat
This mask kills COVID-19 with heat.
Driving vehicle electrification forward
Driving vehicle electrification forward. Your partner in 48 V and high-voltage hybrid, electric and powertrain systems.
Material separates CO2 from other industrial gas waste for recycling
The new material is energy efficient, cost effective and ecofriendly.
6 new igus® products for automotive engineering
This year, we’re introducing new self-lubricating plastic products for the automotive industry that can withstand higher temperatures and resist dirt and corrosion. Discover six of them here.
New 2-part thermal gap fillers
The two-component thermal gap fillers cure into a flexible gel that is highly thermally conductive while exhibiting extremely low stress on delicate board components.
Watch: NASA spacecraft samples asteroid Bennu
The craft made a historic touchdown on Bennu, an asteroid 200 million miles from Earth.
University of Leeds announces study that will look at COVID-19 and mass transit
The university aims to lower transmission rates on public transport.
Virtual events showcase automation, mechanical power
Many recent events from the automation, power transmission and mechanical components space have transformed into virtual events.
Semiconductor company develops small flow sensor
Semiconductor company Flusso has launched what it calls the world's smallest flow sensor as part of a digital flow sensing solution for use in high-volume consumer and industrial markets.
Firm introduces new clamp-on flow meters
Process flow measurement company AW-Lake has introduced its series of clamp-on ultrasonic flow meters.
Interactive tool for automotive design engineers
The website is geared to help automotive engineers better understand aluminum extrusions for lightweighting applications.
Video: AI-powered satellites monitor Earth’s changing environment
What can AI do for small satellites used to take high-fidelity photos?