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Manufacturer to automate blade-making
Beijing-based robotics company Rokae is working with cutting tool manufacturer Zhang Xiao Quan to automate parts of knife and scissor blade manufacturing.
First installation of highest density 6912 fiber optic cable into 1.25 in diameter conduit
The world’s highest density 6912 fiber optic cable was successfully installed into 1.25 in diameter conduit, demonstrating potential to increase data center capacity with ultra-high fiber count cable.
New eBook covers cables for factory automation
The eBook guides engineers through the proper implementation of industrial-grade cables essential to a factory automation setting.
Watch how electron beams might keep the moon dust-free
A mitigation method based on electron beam technology has been developed and demonstrated to spruce up surfaces tainted by lunar dust.
Biocoating boosts bacterial viability for wastewater treatment
A porous biocoating synthesized with a permeable structure might find use in encapsulating and corralling bacteria for wastewater treatment functions.
App helps college students manage eating disorders
Researchers from the Washington University School of Medicine created a phone app to help college students monitor and receive treatment for eating disorders.
UK military to lower its carbon emissions using algae
A team from the University of Sheffield in the U.K. is exploring a method for breaking down waste from military applications using bacteria, eventually turning it into useful resources.
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.