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GM to invest $2.2 billion in EV production plant
The automaker said its first all-electric truck will be a pickup with production scheduled to begin in late 2021.
New flat-top chain conveyor system from Mk North America
Mk North America Inc.'s VersaFlex flat-top chain conveyor features standardized modules and components for simple and cost-effective material handling operations.
Ensuring food safety with DSI
There are many ways to ensure food safety, and among them is direct steam injection (DSI). DSI uses medium to high pressure steam to generate unlimited hot water at a consistent temperature to clean and sanitize production equipment, and provide hot water for process applications.
University and robotics company team up to automate sandwich-making
Computer scientists from Loughborough University are collaborating with a food production automation company to develop a system for teaching artificial intelligence (AI)-driven robots to distinguish among food ingredients so that robots can eventually be used to make sandwiches in a factory setting.
New technology may reduce injection-site pain associated with some common drugs
The platform enables drug manufacturers to measure the causes of tissue swelling.
Bosch Rexroth SafeMotion achieves CIP Safety over EtherNet/IPTM certification from ODVA
SafeMotion functionality is ideal for applications in the machine tool, packaging, printing, testing, marine, material handling and other industries.
Twin Spring Coupling releases hybrid flexible coupling unit
The new hybrid flexible coupling unit replaces all universal, jaw, beam, bellows and other flexible industrial couplings.
NORD Gear to showcase gear units for poultry processing industry at IPPE 2020
High efficiency, low maintenance overhead conveyor drives have a low total cost of ownership and offer clean, reliable operation in food processing plants.
Larynx of a 3,000-year-old mummy recreated with 3D printing
Researchers have created sound using the vocal tract of a 3,000-year-old mummified body.
Diagram depicts US energy flows in 2018
The energy flow chart shows that the nation consumed an estimated 101.2 quads of energy in 2018.
Eight-year nuclear dismantling process set to start in Southern California
Work will include removing buildings, containment domes and other above-grade structures associated with Units 2 and 3.
Eindhoven researchers develop light-controlled robot
Researchers at Eindhoven University of Technology in the Netherlands have created a robot courier that is light controlled.
Engineers develop system for identifying incompatible chemicals to prevent fire, explosion
Engineers from the University of California, Riverside have developed an open-source computer program for preventing explosions, fires and injuries incurred by mixing incompatible chemicals together.
Stanford researchers develop stretchy battery for wearables market
Researchers from Stanford University have created a soft and stretchy battery that uses plastic to store power for the wearable electronics market.
Caleffi's Legiomix flanged valves offer maximum flow and temperature control
The high performance Legiomix digital mixing valve for commercial domestic hot water (DHW) temperature control is now available.
Productivity gains boost new well performance, EIA says
The average new well produced more oil in 2019 than wells drilled in previous years, continuing a trend that has been observed for more than 10 years.
Superior’s new mine duty conveyor pulley will debut at CONEXPO-CON/AGG/2020
Applications for the new pulley include aggregate and mine duty conveyors using fabric belts, which start and stop under full loads frequently.
Video: Clippard releases new Eclipse proportional isolation valves
The valve is designed for critical applications for liquid and gas delivery, medical, analytical and industrial automation requiring ultra fine resolution and excellent repeatability.
Toyota invests $394 million in flying car startup Joby
The automotive OEM will also help develop and commercialize eVTOL vehicles.
Airplane cleaning robot helps assist in disinfecting germs
The robot may help contain the coronavirus and other airborne or surface viruses.