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The 4 most common flow meters
Though advancements in flow meter technology have been realized, the real challenge is evident: Different fluids have different properties; as such different principles must be employed for their flow measurement.
Flexible pollen-based material could serve as building blocks for ecofriendly products
Researchers from NTU created a way to turn pollen into soft and flexible material. Pollen is one of the hardest materials in nature.
Video: Help build a better moon-digging robot for NASA
The Moon-mining robot under development for NASA’s next lunar mission needs some improvement, and the agency is inviting submission of new bucket drum designs for the dirt digger.
Researchers build soft, shape-shifting robot
A team of researchers from Stanford University and the University of California, Santa Barbara, has developed a pneumatic, soft, shape-changing robot capable of safely working alongside humans.
Fluid power sales increase, yet still lower than 2019
According to the National Fluid Power Association’s (NFPA’s) January report, product shipments rose 16.4% compared to December 2019 while shipments were down 11.5% compared to January 2019.
Gurley’s high-reliability rotary encoders offer accuracy and precision, solve difficult problems
Rotary encoders are widely used in many highly visible and even less-visible applications in medical systems, military and aerospace, and industrial and factory automation (Figure 1). They are critical components that accurately measure shaft and turret angular position and speed.
Introducing a lightweight, quick and accurate device to measure long lengths
The linear digital measuring device (LDMD) 3.0 was created as a solution for situations where no appropriate alternative existed. For years, providers of shafting, piping, tubing, wood products and other long length components had to rely on simple tape measures for cut-to-length operations, inspection and set up.
NTSB says driver over-relied on automation in fatal Tesla crash
The collision involved a 2018 Tesla Model 3 car and a 2019 International semi-tractor trailer. The 50-year-old driver of the car died.
Quantum sensor covers entire radio frequency spectrum
The sensor covers the spectrum from 0 to 100 GHz.
Counter-drone system gets approved by U.S. government
Raytheon will begin full production of the system later this year.
Australia produces a medical radioisotope as a true theranostic agent
Scandium-47 has been produced in the Open Pool Australian Light-water Reactor as a beta-emitting radioisotope for targeted cancer therapy.
Robots deployed in the fight against COVID-19
Robots from all over the world are helping to combat the spread of COVID-19.
Opening plastic packaging may be contributing to microplastic pollution
Researchers from the University of Newcastle have conducted a study on how many microplastics are being generated from daily activities, like opening a bag or plastic bottle.
6 notable HVAC takeaways from EIA's Annual Energy Outlook 2020
Energy use for air conditioning is going up more than any other use.
A hypertelescope designed for a wider field of view
Great potential exists to image multiple stars simultaneously with a multi-field hypertelescope incorporating large widely-spaced mirror arrays to form high-resolution images.
KAIST team makes nanofiber masks in response to COVID-19 mask shortage
Amid disruptions to the global supply chain due to the COVID-19 pandemic, face masks for filtering out dust and other contaminants are in short supply, which was the catalyst for researchers from the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) to develop reusable nanofiber masks.
University of Zurich team improves drone collision avoidance capability
To improve drone reaction times to other flying objects that may pose a collision hazard, researchers from the University of Zurich in Switzerland have outfitted a drone with algorithms and specialized cameras to detect and avoid such obstacles.
The advantages of cold-formed spline shafts
For many of these mechanical systems, failure of the spline shaft is a significant event that can cost end-users time and money as a result of unplanned downtime and lost productivity. Because of this, manufacturing precision and structural integrity are of the utmost importance.
UK researchers engineer a really rapid COVID-19 assay
The testing platform requires only 30 minutes to generate results and does not need complex equipment as it hones in on viral RNA and RNA fragments.
Researchers turning fish scales into flexible electronics
Researchers from Nanjing Tech University in China are using fish scales as an alternative to the plastic components in flexible displays, wearables and flexible electronics.