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Norton resolves industrial roll grinding challenges
With the right setup, it may be possible to use grinding wheels for longer intervals before changing them out, producing better surface finishes and completing jobs with high quality at faster completion rates.
Watch the 3D printing of an aortic valve model
A new multi-material method for 3D printing lifelike aortic valve models promises to mimic the exact look and feel of aortic valve tissue components and to improve patient outcomes.
Chain design minimizes motorcycle maintenance needs
A maintenance-free motorcycle chain for the BMW Motorrad eliminates the need for lubrication or periodic re-tensioning.
Air curtain system purifies air of viruses, VOCs and particulates
The air curtain includes needlepoint bipolar ionization technology, enabling users to safely disinfect and purify air in the space, beginning at the doorway.
MIT develops robot for contactless patient interface amid pandemic
To protect healthcare workers from possible exposure to COVID-19, researchers at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and Brigham and Women's Hospital enabled a robot from Boston Dynamics to contactlessly take a patient’s vital signs.
Flow meter calibration laboratory processes with actual gases
Take an inside, behind-the-scenes look at how industrial flow meters are calibrated for accurate air/gas measurement.
First public manned flying car flight takes place in Japan
SkyDrive conducted a demonstration of its SD-03 flying car in a four-minute flight.
Toyota and Honda test mobile power generation system to help with disasters
The system consists of a fuel cell bus carrying a large amount of hydrogen, portable external power devices and portable batteries.
New fabric eyed for soldiers
Researchers from the University of Massachusetts Lowell Center for Advanced Materials have developed a fabric for United States Army soldier uniforms that meets a host of demands not achieved with current uniforms.
Is your dust collection system an explosion danger?
Prevent combustible dust incidents. Learn about NFPA-compliant explosion protection systems for dust collectors.
A perfect fit for transistors
Tube-shaped thermal interface covers from Fujipoly provide an easy way to improve transistor cooling while streamlining manufacturing processes.
Watch AI defeat human pilot in simulated dogfight
As part of a Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) project, an artificial intelligence algorithm defeated a human F-16 fighter pilot during virtual dog fight simulations.
Multitasking algae treat wastewater, produce biofuel
An algae-based agent with the capacity to photocatalytically produce biofuels and purify wastewater has been developed by researchers from Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology.
New tool determines impact of homemade explosive devices
Researchers from the Fraunhofer Institute for High-Speed Dynamics, Ernst-Mach-Institut (EMI) in Germany have developed a software tool that reportedly calculates the impact of homemade explosives used in terrorist attacks.
3D sensor supports fully automated milking system
The times when farmers would sit on a stool to milk the cows are over.
Watch: Rapid diagnostic targets Lassa and Ebola viruses
The low-cost test can be tailored to identify specific viruses from certain regions and requires only a simple heat block and basic supplies to operate.
Watch: GI tract coating engineered to deliver drugs, block glucose
A synthetic film engineered at MIT temporarily coats the small intestine to streamline targeted drug delivery, prevent glucose absorption or enhance digestive processes.
Video: Tests of 3D-printed nuclear reactor components underway
Researchers are refining the design of a 3D-printed nuclear reactor core and advancing the additive manufacturing technology needed to build it.
Video: Fiber optic resources for STEM teachers
The Fiber Optic Association has expanded its free resource offerings for STEM teachers and parent/student projects.
Guide covers industrial Ethernet cable field testing
The complimentary guide outlines a comprehensive approach to reduce start-up and operational problems related to copper and fiber cabling.