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Versatile pneumatic gripping system for EOAT applications
The integrated pneumatic gripping system for quick change robotic end-of-arm tooling (EOAT) applications can be configured for tasks ranging from small components to heavy loads.
Foldable implant could enable long-term health monitoring under the skin
With its accordion-like design, MiFi is composed of flexible polyimide materials that make it possible for the implant to fold itself into a significantly smaller form for insertion into the body.
Seaweed coating keeps strawberries fresh longer than refrigeration
The seaweed-coated strawberries stayed fresher for longer than refrigerated uncoated berries, thus suggesting the coating could one day reduce produce spoilage and food waste during storage and transport.
Laser detection method could improve counterfeit alcohol screening
The new laser system is capable of detecting toxic methanol present within unopened bottles of alcohol — even through colored glass.
Logic Robotics launches autonomous pallet for rail-to-road cargo transfer
The Logic Pallet system combines autonomous pallet movement with digital monitoring to automate the transfer of goods between railcars and trucks.
Wearable patch could detect overdose, then deliver lifesaving medication
The wearable microneedle patch, dubbed the iNal patch, can detect fentanyl in the body and automatically deliver naloxone when it senses the drug.
Food waste transformed into membrane with 96.1% greater heat-storage rate, 1,000-cycle lifespan
To develop the membrane, the team blended food-waste-derived biochar, graphene and a phase-change material into a paper membrane appropriate for thermal management and energy recovery ventilation.
Two-point versus three-point calibration: Choosing the best method for accurate pH measurement
While two-point calibration offers a quicker and simpler solution for routine checks, three-point calibration provides a more comprehensive adjustment that can account for electrode non-linearity and drift over a wider pH range.
Asahi Kasei's pre-doping trick boosts battery density 10%
New lithium carbonate additive counters capacity loss in silicon anodes, promising longer-lasting EV and robotics batteries without retooling existing production lines.
MRCOOL launches 115 V DIY heat pump without outdoor unit amid growing HVAC wait times
The new MRCOOL Monoblock MTHP Series is an all-in-one, wall-mounted heat pump that provides year-round heating and cooling without an outdoor condenser, refrigerant-line installation or certified HVAC technician.
Researchers reinvent food packaging with biodegradable oxygen-scavenging plastic
The researchers produced microcrystalline cellulose (MCC) from bacterial cellulose grown by fermenting coconut water, then incorporated it into a three-layer PLA film.
Butterfly-inspired technology could transform air-quality monitoring
In trials detecting SARS-CoV-2, the device achieved 100 times greater sensitivity than conventional pump-based samplers, the team revealed.
Surrey project taps underground heat to tackle potholes
The team set out to determine if a ground-source heating and cooling system is capable of regulating road temperatures year-round and thus lead to more resilient roadways.
Flywheel energy storage systems: Challenges and solutions
The flywheel energy storage system is a solid option for managing power produced by renewable energy sources.
Vanzetti Engineering unveils ESK-IMO for the marine and industrial markets
The ESK-IMO removable submerged cryogenic pump is designed to meet the technological challenges of small-scale LNG terminals, floating storage and regasification units and other fast-growing market segments.
MOTIACT mechatronic grippers offer flexibility and precision
The series is ideal for performing precise, consistent and accurately monitored gripping operations for moving parts, pallets and chucks in and out of CNC machines and automated work cells.
Acoustic system identifies drones by their 'sonic fingerprints'
The new Fraunhofer system uses passive acoustic sensing and machine learning to detect and identify drones by their unique sound signatures.
Recyclable glue delivers fast, durable underwater bonds
The team created their so-called superglue by blending a supramolecular ionic liquid — which is a salt-like material whose molecules are held together by temporary, reversible interactions — with a solvent called dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO).
Self-healing coatings could extend gas turbine life and reliability
To develop the coating, the team first looked at how oxides like rust form on engine parts.
New membrane strips over 99.99% of oil from seawater while boosting evaporation
The separation of the membrane’s functions across the two layers prevented oil separation and solar heat generation from interfering with each other — which is a common obstacle for single-layer designs.