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Researchers hope to develop contact lens to treat, prevent COVID-19
Researchers from the Department of Biomedical Engineering (IMT) at Linköping University in Sweden are developing a contact lens that could potentially be used to prevent and treat COVID-19.
Insect-sized robot to carry out search and rescue, infrastructure inspection tasks
Researchers from the University of Southern California have developed a tiny robot that is powered by methanol and that moves via artificial muscle.
Harnessed readycable for e-chains transmits energy and data securely
Designed for use in energy chains, the hybrid cable combines an energy and data cable in one and is offered as a drive solution for new Bosch Rexroth motors.
Cooling device cools people without cooling the air around them
Researchers from the University of California and Singapore-ETH Center created a device, named Cold Tube, that cools people without air conditioning (AC).
Dewalt revitalizes its portable storage line with ToughSystem 2.0
The new storage boxes are engineered for convenience with strong, patented, auto-connect side latches that feature one-touch release.
Resonant sensor developed for mail-in, no-touch COVID-19 test
A contactless, fast-scan test for COVID-19 under development at Iowa State University is expected to cost the user about $1 and would provide for at-home testing.
Study: Widespread electric vehicle adoption would save millions of dollars
Researchers from Northwestern University combined climate modeling with public health data to evaluate the effect that widespread electric vehicles (EV) adoption would have on U.S. lives and the economy.
New pump series launched for the pharmaceutical industry
Fluid power company Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Group (WMFTG) has launched its new Certa Plus pump series for the pharmaceutical industry.
Fluid power company debuts new submersible pump
The submersible pump features a cast iron design and a mechanical seal design for protection against sand and abrasive materials encountered in wastewater streams, according to the company.
How to recycle polymer waste
The most effective way to reduce the need of petroleum is to recycle polymeric materials, in which the polymers are reheated and reshaped to supply raw materials.
Flexim introduces non-intrusive flow meter
The Fluxus F721 XLF from Flexim is a non-intrusive ultrasonic flowmeter that precisely measures flowrates of 3 L/h and under in small pipes with diameters from 10 mm to 50 mm.
Krohne adds application diagnostics to its flow meters
Krohne, a global manufacturer and provider of process instrumentation, measurement solutions and services, has added application diagnostics to its H250 M40 variable area (VA) flow meter to increase application reliability.
Watch: Ingestible capsule samples gut bacteria
A biocompatible, 3D-printed device safely captures and transports bacterial samples along the entire gastrointestinal tract, from the mouth to the rectum.
KNF introduces next generation of Laboport pumps
Pump manufacturer KNF has introduced a new series of Laboport pumps including models N 96, N 820 G and N 840.
Chemical dispensing and dosing solutions company introduces new water-driven pump
The HydroMinder WDP uses perfluoropolymer (FFKM) seals in the lower end of the pump to ensure chemical compatibility and eliminate system failures.
Pump manufacturer debuts pump selection wheel
Pump Manufacturer North Ridge Pumps has introduced a new Pump Selection Wheel, which offers customers an overview of different pump types available for almost any application, all located on one chart.
Researchers develop eco-friendly patch for pothole repairs
Researchers from Marquette University in Wisconsin have developed a new asphalt patch material derived from wastewater treatment residue.
Power-generating windows appear closer with efficient, semi-transparent solar cells
A semi-transparent organic photovoltaic cell developed by an international research team achieved a power conversion efficiency of 8.1% and visible transparency of 43%.
Cheers to a sustainable packaging initiative at Heineken UK
Environmentally conscious beer lovers in the U.K., rejoice: Heineken UK is swapping out the plastic rings used to package these potables with a cardboard topper.
Machine learning algorithm to analyze MRI brain scans and diagnose mental health conditions
Researchers from the University of Tokyo combined machine learning with brain imaging tools to diagnose mental illness.