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How phase change materials enhance thermal management
Thermal management is crucial in systems because high operating temperatures are the leading cause of electronic component failures.
Mastering inventory planning in an unpredictable supply landscape
Planning has shifted toward simulation and stochastic optimization, where inventory policies are tested against delivery failures, delays and variability to account for a wide range of potential scenarios.
Copley Controls to show compact module drives and custom integrated motor-drive assemblies at Automate 2026
The company will show its compact Nano and Nano Plus module drives and a new capability to build integrated motor-drive assemblies to customer requirements.
Advanced drone motor (ADM): Custom-engineered propulsion for next-generation UAVs
From materials to electromagnetic design, the ADM platform is developed with one goal in mind: enabling UAV manufacturers to achieve the exact performance profile their aircraft demands.
Three-layer armor defends vehicles against mines, rockets, drones
The systems from Plasan — dubbed LAPS, ATHENA and TAPS — each concentrates on a specific weakness that traditional armor struggles to address without the addition of extra weight.
New heat-compressed silk material beats wood in strength, challenges Kevlar, carbon fiber
The team reported that the resulting material performed comparable to advanced composites in terms of strength and toughness, while also remaining biocompatible and tunable for medical applications.
Hydrogen electrolysis finds some unlikely water sources
Despite its overwhelming positivity, green hydrogen production is costly. Renewable resources are still not widespread in adoption.
US scientists develop new way to detect chemical weapons, nerve agents
According to its developers, the new approach can detect pinacolyl alcohol (PA), which is a unique marker for the nerve agent Soman in environmental samples.
Biodegradable fruit wash removes pesticides, extends freshness
The wash is composed of a mixture of starch nanoparticles, tannic acid and iron. The team explained that it selected starch, which is a plant-based material, because it can form films.
Smart coaster helps hospital staff keep track of patient hydration
To address the concerns surrounding dehydration among hospital patients – specifically senior and dementia patients – a coaster-like device was developed.
High-force ceramic motor linear actuator achieves sub-nanometer precision
This offers an alternative to conventional actuator designs for precision motion control in advanced technology applications like optics, astronomy, semiconductor and radiation-sensitive environments.
Injectable hydrogel eases osteoarthritis pain, restores cartilage
The team suggests that the lacosamide functions as a dual-purpose treatment that simultaneously alleviated joint pain and reversed cartilage damage in osteoarthritis — particularly when a specialized hydrogel is used to deliver the drug directly into the joint.
Portable food safety sensor snags Salmonella with virus-coated polymer
The new technology can quickly capture and visualize foodborne bacterial contaminants in tiny fluid samples.
From yeast to structures: Baked biomaterial enables 3D-printed architecture
The new material is comprised of baker's yeast, cellulose fibers from wood, alginate from algae, glycerol from plants and water. Altogether, these ingredients create a type of hydrogel that can be 3D printed.
Tea leaves and mussels inspire new eco-friendly bio-adhesive
Beyond its robust adhesive qualities, TEAGEL is expected to be sustainable and biocompatible. The tea leaves also reportedly deliver antioxidant and antibacterial properties.
New brain sensor detects infections earlier through continuous monitoring
To improve patient outcomes and potentially cut costs, researchers developed a system for continuously monitoring brain fluid for early signs of infection and reduced flow.
Power parking: The challenges of EV charging infrastructure
Each site will have to prove which vehicles it can move through without wasting land, power or capital.
Next-gen heat pump to keep Amazon cool
The system can cool a commercial facility using 40% less energy relative to conventional HVAC options.
Adhesive and sealant market in North America to reach $30.74 billion by 2030
The U.S. accounts for 80.6% of regional volume, with Canada and Mexico contributing 11.6% and 7.7% respectively.
New lightweight polymer from Waterloo blocks X-rays without heavy metals
The new material offers comparable radiation shielding performance while weighing 90% less than traditional lead-based protective garments.