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Research: Carbon catalyst replaces precious metals
If realized, this technology could disrupt many traditional processes.
Video: Antibacterial graphene face mask also deactivates coronavirus
A reusable face mask engineered with laser-induced graphene can kill bacteria and has demonstrated potential in deactivating two types of coronavirus.
Brain training can prevent motion sickness in self driving cars
Researchers from WMG and the University of Warwick found that visuospatial training exercises can help the brain overcome or reduce motion sickness.
Boron nitride films eyed as an alternative to antibiotics in implantology
Eyed as an alternative to antibiotics in implantology, otherwise known as the dental implant branch of the dental industry, the boron nitride nanofilm will be used to fight microbial infections, which are common in dental implants.
Pyrolysis process produces hydrogen from sewage solids
Biosolids generated as wastewater treatment byproducts can be repurposed as the basis for a new hydrogen fuel production scheme developed at RMIT University, Australia.
A simpler method for optical fiber fabrication
The fiber-drawing tower and other complex equipment now used in the multiple-stage production process can be replaced with work bench-mounted equipment designed to produce fibers in an hour.
Mobile app in development to inform commuters of commuting conditions
The Union Internationale des Transports Publics (UITP) and the International Association of Public Transport are developing a mobile app that offers commuters a real-time look at mass transit conditions amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
High performance sensors, made in America
Heavy-duty, high-reliability, standard and custom sensors, all designed to survive in your operating environment.
The Adaptive DFS – the intelligent screwdriving system for lightweight construction joints
The patented adaptive assembly unit Adaptive DFS can prescribe and monitor the feed speed and feeding procedure. The data reported by the control modules enable the automatic recognition of penetration points.
Removing the barriers to electromechanical design automation
Current electro-mechanical designs have many challenges that can significantly increase design effort and time-to-market.
Report: The state of the nuclear power industry
Nuclear power output reached 2,657 TWh in 2019, enough to meet more than 10% of the world’s electricity demand.
New patient transport system developed for military personnel infected with COVID-19
A containment chamber for the safe transport of patients with infectious diseases like the coronavirus is now available at Travis Air Force Base in California.
Sodium nanofluid helps heavy oil recovery
The high cost, environmentally damaging steam-based techniques now used to extract viscous reserves might be replaced with a nanofluid formulated at the University of Houston.
Aalto University develops an antimicrobial surface tool to prevent the spread of COVID-19
A laboratory technician from Finland’s Aalto University’s Design Factory has created a tool that lets users avoid contact with surfaces in public places amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Video: Early detection of algal blooms with smartphone app
The mobile application provides access to algal bloom satellite data for over 2,000 of the largest lakes and reservoirs in the U.S.
WMFTG introduces its new sine pump
The Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Group (WMFTG) has added to its MasoSine Certa family of high-performance sine pumps with the Certa 800.
Cut plastic tubing easier with the compact AutoCutPL® plastic tubing cutter
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Precision line shafts - zero backlash torque transmission over long spans
Provides zero backlash, high rigidity, and misalignment compensation. Available with a variety of flexible elements.
IMTS connects the manufacturing community through IMTS Network and IMTS spark digital destinations
The International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) has launched previews of IMTS Network and IMTS spark, two new digital destinations to connect and educate the manufacturing technology marketplace at a time when travel and gatherings are limited.