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Watch: A handheld guide dog for the visually impaired
The portable unit guides users through varied environments with minimal input and without the expense and responsibilities associated with canine care.
Industrial automation company unveils quality control robot for inspection applications
Industrial automation company ABB has developed a 3D inspection robot cell that improves the speed of quality control (QC) testing, making it roughly 10 times faster than current QC methods.
Tel Aviv University produces hand sanitizer using paper, plant waste
Due to a global shortage of hand sanitizer amid the COVID-19 pandemic, researchers from Tel Aviv University (TAU) in Israel are turning plants and paper waste into ethanol for the production of hand sanitizer.
Industry partners sought for lunar nuclear power system
A request for information seeks prospective partners to design and validate a fission surface power system that can be operated on the Moon as well as the Martian surface.
Video: Wearable exoskeleton helps reduce strain and fatigue for industrial workers
Hilti has introduced its first human augmentation device for skilled laborers.
5-minute shock analysis crash course
Watch Steve’s helpful insights as he compares shock events.
Machine learning can hinder foreign influence campaigns in social media, study shows
Software engineers could use this study to create a real-time monitoring system that would expose foreign influence in U.S. politics.
Watch: Ankle device is a step in the right direction for stroke patients
A lightweight device incorporating a spring-cam mechanism was designed for use with an ankle foot orthosis to help these patients regain normal walking function.
Software tool may help limit lockdowns and protect the economy
The tool being developed takes into consideration a number of factors based on demographic and other information.
Pump manufacturer debuts new submersible
Pump manufacturer Tsurumi has announced its new HS3.75SL submersible pump for dewatering applications.
Video: 'Dog-bots' will map and measure a Ford factory
Boston Dynamics' Spot robots will create new engineering models of the facility.
Army develops self-healing material inspired by the squid
Researchers from Penn State University and the Max Planck Institute have developed a self-healing, biodegradable and biosynthetic material inspired by the protein in squid ring teeth.
Pump manufacturers join others on the impeller.net PumpSelector
Products from pump manufacturers Papantonatos and Pentair are now available via the pump selection tool on the impeller.net platform, thereby extending the portfolio range of pumps and lifting units for sewage technology and drainage as well as products for water supply.
QuesTek wins Air Force Research Lab additive manufacturing modeling challenge
The goal of the challenge was to improve the accuracy of model predictions for metal additive manufacturing with Inconel 625 nickel-chromium alloy (IN625).
Video: Cleaner Hyundai vehicle air with new air conditioning technologies
Three new air conditioning technologies improve air quality in vehicles by mold control, airflow control and particulate monitoring.
EIA tracks US power plant conversion efficiencies
More than 60% of the energy consumed by U.S. utility-scale power generation facilities in 2019 was lost during conversion to electricity.
Taming swirl in the pipe for accurate flow measurement
Vortab Flow Conditioners optimize flow meter accuracy by eliminating swirl in just a few pipe diameters.
HMD Kontro introduces new range of pumps
The CSA and CSI Frame 1 group of pumps from HMD Kontro are designed to offer complete containment, thereby eliminating dangerous leaks and eventual product loss while ensuring industry and regulatory safety compliance to ASME, ISO and IECEx standards.
German pump manufacturer debuts air source heat pump
The Vitocal 100-A heat pump is 377 to 455 mm in depth, 924 to 1,047 mm in width and 828 to 1,409 mm in height, based on output.
Vibration measurement for predictive maintenance benefits many industries
Vibration monitoring detects changes in rotating components that make very small movements, such as rolling bearings.