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Companies in Japan jointly create electrified fabric
Two Japanese tech firms have jointly developed fabric that is electrified via the movements of the wearer and is capable of destroying bacteria and viruses.
Study finds Ohio hyperloop could create $300 billion in economic benefits
It would also reduce CO2 emissions by 2.4 million tons.
Scientists in Ireland develop UVC light-emitting drone to disinfect surfaces amid the pandemic
A team of scientists from the National University of Ireland Galway’s Health Innovation via Engineering (HIVE) lab has developed a drone that is capable of emitting ultraviolet (UV) light to sterilize surfaces in public places amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Watch rapid UTI detection by fidget spinner
A new fast and portable point-of-care diagnostic for urinary tract infections (UTIs) makes use of the fidget spinner, a rapidly rotating toy claimed to provide an antidote for anxiety and hyperactivity.
Oxygen8 is a fresh take on HVAC
Dedicated outdoor air systems address the current priorities of building operators and occupants.
How factory workers can de-stress after a long shift
Stress is a productivity killer in virtually any industry, and this is no less true for factory workers engaged in physically taxing, repetitive, and monotonous work. So how can factory workers de-stress following long shifts?
Companies develop airline seats to encourage travel amid global pandemic
In a bid to ensure the safety of those flying amid a global pandemic, two companies have collaborated on the design for a seat divider to maintain social distancing requirements in airplanes.
How to install your Deublin rotary union
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Manufacturing tech company creates robotic automation workstation for manufacturing
Manufacturing tech company Applied Manufacturing Technologies (AMT) has developed a portable robotic automation workstation for the manufacturing space.
Next-generation turbine oils combat oxidation, thermal degradation and varnish
Evolving plant operations and turbine design, with a focus on efficiency, require modern power turbines to operate under severe conditions.
Carrier's Healthy Buildings Program addresses 'new normal'
The program offers a wide range of tools and solutions to improve indoor air quality, increase outside air ventilation and enable touchless interactions.
Accuracy, precision underscore role of silicon-carbide ceramics in CMM and motion control equipment
The science of measurement — encompassing fundamental standards, calibration and the determination of uncertainty — is a driving force for technological innovation.
Online toolkit for climate change scenario analysis
An interactive online tool developed as part of the European SENSES (climate change ScENario ServicES) project provides a platform for policy makers and citizen scientists to analyze different climate scenarios.
Company develops antimicrobial shopping cart guard to protect consumers
A consumer packaging company in collaboration with a plastics manufacturer has designed an antimicrobial “shield” for shopping cart handles amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Tigerflex food-grade material handling hose products by Kuriyama
Tigerflex food-grade material handling hose products for in-plant or outdoor use applications.
UK company manufactures film, TV props with robot mill
A U.K. company manufactures film props for the film and TV industry using an automated milling robot.
Technology developed to alert drivers to possible roadway hazards, their behaviors
Researchers from the Universities of Applied Sciences of Ulm and Heilbronn, Germany, have developed a system for detecting objects, potentially posing highway hazards, and predicting the behavior of those objects.
AI in manufacturing: Where to begin?
There are multiple on-ramps to the smart factory, particularly in an era where advanced technologies are available in forms such as software as a service (SaaS).
Study algorithm finds HVAC sensor faults in smart buildings
Smart buildings rely on technology to improve the energy efficiency of costly HVAC systems. However, faults occur often with these systems and are difficult to diagnose.
Watch: New robot feet allow them to travel over difficult terrain
Researchers from the University of California, San Diego, created flexible feet to help robots walk up to 40 percent faster on uneven terrains, like pebbles or wood chips.