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Clean steam generator improves hospital sterilization processes
The system reduces the risk of wet packs and offers a solution for high-quality steam dryness in hospital sterilization processes.
Wearable sensor detects dangerous nitrogen dioxide
Researchers developed improved wearable sensors with gas nanocomposites that can detect nitrogen dioxide.
Study: Significant water savings can happen without revolutionary changes in tech or laws
Researchers from North Arizona University conducted a study that found targeted efforts to annually increase water efficiency in industries and regions across the U.S. would lead to significant water savings.
Watch: A matchmaking service for utilities and battery providers
CBI Battery Match presents systems specifiers and integrators for utility and renewable energy companies with potential lead battery partners before linking them directly with battery manufacturers.
Portable sensor provides quick detection of lead in water
The portable lab-on-a-chip eliminates the delays associated with water quality testing in conventional laboratory settings by returning results in minutes.
New mask features fans, HEPA filters
Tech giant LG Electronics has developed an air purifying face mask for the coronavirus era.
How VPPs can help manage an increasingly electric future
Virtual power plants can optimize distributed energy resources, especially as more renewables and vehicles are factored into the grid.
ETO gas exposure prompts 700 lawsuits against medical sterilization company
A medical device sterilization company has been accused of improperly handling the dangerous gas.
10 robots ready to join the human workforce
Joining the human workforce ranks are robots acting as teachers, servers, surgeons, nurses, cooks, caregivers, police officers and more. Following is a list of just a few job titles with robots poised to take over tasks.
New high temp baking enamel qualified for use on agricultural equipment exhaust system component
The baking enamel balances extreme corrosion resistance, flexibility, chemical resistance, mechanical durability and superior adhesion over long-term exposure to high temperatures and thermal shock cycles.
Team develops new method for manufacturing fish oil, fire retardants
Researchers from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology have developed a method for manufacturing higher quality fish oil, fish proteins, fish gelatin and flame retardant materials.
Engineers from USC develop robot with UV disinfecting wand
Researchers from the Viterbi School of Engineering at the University of Southern California are modifying an existing robot to enable it to disinfect hard-to-reach surfaces.
Alberta hyperloop project moves closer to reality
Transportation startup TransPod signed an agreement to build an infrastructure project.
The digital difference
Fox Thermal is the only thermal mass flow meter manufacturer with digital sensor technology.
Integrated wheel drives lower cost of mobile robot ownership
The lifetime cost of ownership of a mobile robot is largely influenced by the design of its drivetrain. If the OEM uses well designed and proven components, the mobile robot will provide many years of service.
Video: US Versatile Test Reactor program advances
The fast neutron research reactor to be built at the U.S. Idaho National Laboratory will test components and fuels for advanced nuclear reactor designs.
Take the pressure off expansion joint design and installation
This white paper examines the basic design principles of pressure thrust and how expansion joints affect it.
Standalone system yields clean fuel from sunlight and CO2
A wireless sheet with embedded photocatalysts can convert sunlight, water and carbon dioxide into clean fuels.
US Army seeks out tech to conceal command post electronic signatures
In a bid to conceal communication systems’ noise and electronic signatures from command posts, the Army Futures Command is exploring the potential for adapting commercial communication technology to reconfigure future command posts.
3D-printed statues to inspire girls to pursue STEM careers
The exhibit is expected to eventually feature a total of 122 female STEM leaders.