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Waterproof USB 3.0 cable assemblies enable harsh environment connectivity
New waterproof USB cable assemblies are USB 3.0 compliant and feature a waterproof, panel/enclosure mount connector on one end of the assembly.
Magnetically preloaded single-axis linear stepper motors from H2W
The single axis linear stepper motor is a complete air bearing positioning system with the motor, the bearings and the positioning system all built into one compact package.
Watch: 3D-printed blood vessels are sugar-based
A sweet solution to the synthesis of complex, viable vascular networks was recently demonstrated: Laser sintering of powdered sugars yields highly detailed structures that can maintain cell viability.
How does a linear motor work?
Used in many industrial and (high-tech) applications, linear motors are an invaluable part of the fastest, most efficient processes. In this video we explain the basics used in linear motors.
Video: Battery initiative to boost UK rail service
A joint venture will produce battery packs to advance rail electrification and also offer domestic production of batteries for the automotive and construction sectors.
Watch: Students design an electric motorbike
The superbike includes a 17 kWh oil-cooled battery and a powertrain capable of delivering 150 kW and 400 Nm of torque at an estimated top speed of 160 mph.
Watch: Maserati unveils new twin-turbo V6 engine
The MC20 super sportscar engineered by Maserati and slated to debut in September 2020 will feature a new engine with technological features derived from Formula 1.
GEMÜ announces diaphragm globe valves that integrate into multi-port blocks
GEMÜ PPF (Pressure, Passivation, Flushing) is now offering solutions for the manufacture of diaphragm globe valves with plug diaphragm designs as multi-port valve blocks composed of stainless steel.
Bosch Rexroth introduces its hydraulic load-sensing valves
Hydraulics technology company Bosch Rexroth has created a new load-sensing valve platform for a range of applications, including compact tracked and skid-steer loaders, aerial work platforms (AWPs), telehandlers and compact construction equipment, among others.
Unplanned downtime just became predictable
MHmax™ is transforming machine performance monitoring by preventing unplanned downtime.
Save thousands with an audit of your compressed air system
An audit of your compressed air system can reveal thousands of dollars in potential savings.
Video: TuSimple launches self-driving freight network with UPS
The goal is to have an autonomous freight system in place in the U.S. by 2024.
Efficient plating process features low environmental impact
A new polymer membrane-based stamping-type plating technology reduces waste and carbon dioxide emissions.
New mini-tank could pave the way for unmanned warfare
An Estonian robotics company has introduced an unmanned mini tank that may one day eliminate manned warfare, according to reports.
Process instrumentation in the oil and gas industry
Considerations oil and gas end-users must make to ensure success with process instrumentation technology.
Fraunhofer team develops cleaning robot for food production
Researchers from the Fraunhofer Institute for Process Engineering and Packaging (IVV) in Dresden have developed a mobile cleaning robot for the food manufacturing industry.
Sensorless controlling techniques of AC motor drives
Lower costs, greater reliability, lower hardware complexity, better immunity to noise and less maintenance make sensorless motor drives a very attractive option.
Polymeric heart valve proves durable and biocompatible
The device combines the merits of biological and mechanical valves without their limitations.
Forensic scientists reconstruct human remains using additive manufacturing
To better preserve bone fragments from a crime scene, forensic scientists from the University of Portsmouth are reconstructing those bone fragments using 3D printing.
New nanofiber protects against extreme temps, ballistics
Researchers from Harvard University in collaboration with West Point and the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Soldier Center (CCDC SC) have combined the properties of two different types of Kevlar material to create a nanofiber capable of protecting against both extreme temperatures and high-speed ballistics.