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Airfoil bearings vs. magnetic bearings in turbo blowers
For high-speed turbo blowers, two types of bearing technologies are utilized. The airfoil bearing has many advantages for consideration.
Underwater brittle star-inspired robot crawls underwater
A team from Carnegie Mellon University has developed a soft, untethered underwater robot that mimics the shape and behavior of the brittle star, a relative of the star fish.
Martensitic steel manufactured by 3D printing
This high strength, low cost type of steel, created by the rapid cooling of the austenite form of iron, can now be assembled using selective laser melting technology to deposit and stack layers.
Magnetized cork might pull metal particles from water
A team of researchers from the Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M), the Universidad Pontificia de Comillas and the University of Porto, have developed and patented a magnetic cork material capable of pulling pollutant particles from water.
Cornell team develops plastic that degrades rapidly under UV light
Chemists from Cornell University have discovered a polymer that degrades under ultraviolet (UV) light.
New radial piston motor from Rexroth
The size 8 motor for track drives delivers up to 1,270 cm3 with a maximum differential pressure of 450 bar.
DA300 VMC reduces machining time for complex production parts
The manufacturing of medical parts requires being at the forefront of medical breakthroughs.
Design firm reveals plans for turning oil rigs into future homes
A Paris design firm has released a concept that would turn decommissioned offshore oil rigs into residences of the future, according to reports.
Vacuum pumps for mass spectrometer systems
The single-stage, oil-sealed rotary vane pumps were developed for the demanding requirements of mass spectrometer systems in laboratories.
Watch: Brightening clouds to conserve the Great Coral Reef
Researchers in Australia have turned to cloud seeding in an effort to protect the Great Barrier Reef from coral bleaching damage associated with climate change.
Coal combustion technology restricts pollutant emissions
A significant reduction in air pollutants emitted by coal-fired power plants is achievable with oxy-circulating fluidized bed combustion technology advanced by researchers in South Korea.
Tarantula venom possible alternative to opioids
A team of researchers from the University of Queensland are turning molecules from tarantula venom into an alternative to opioid pain killers.
Custody transfer measurement for the digital oil field
Each year, billions of dollars’ worth of oil and gas change hands, and both buyers and sellers have much vested in ensuring that there is an accurate record of the transfer.
Open-access dataset of antiviral chemical compounds may accelerate COVID-19 solutions
CAS, a research division of the American Chemical Society (ACS), is working in collaboration with research and technology organizations from around the world to devise solutions for the COVID-19 pandemic, beginning with the creation of a dataset of chemical compounds with antiviral properties.
One hour to COVID-19 detection with CRISPR-based assay
The rapid test can be performed in any lab using off-the-shelf reagents and is sufficiently sensitive to detect the presence of as few as 10 coronaviruses in a microliter of fluid samples.
Market forecast: Oil and gas pump sector on trend to expand
Rising at a compound annual growth rate of 3%, the market is estimated to reach $10.43 billion by 2026, up from $8.46 billion in 2019.
Comprehensive product program meets relevant safety requirements
Altech sells Bernstein products renowned for the development of safety switches and sensors.
Partnership aims to enhance offshore inspection
Depro AS, a provider of tools and equipment for remote operations, and VideoRay LLC, a manufacturer of underwater, remotely operated vehicles (ROVs), announced a partnership to develop lighter and less expensive equipment for underwater operations, primarily in the oil and gas industry.
Next-gen push nuts help reduce friction, wear and noise
Engineers are faced with many challenges when selecting fasteners for a design. When one of the components to be located and assembled is a shaft or tube, it can be even more complex.
Tsubaki torque limiter sprockets ensure uninterrupted conveyor operations
A complete assembly providing both the Tsubaki torque limiter and sprocket together as one unit.