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Miniature implants could be a game changer for the peripheral nervous system
Imec reports a new stimulation protocol alongside advancements in packaging, powering and closed-loop stimulation.
Engineering students explore how to ethically design and locate nuclear facilities in this college course
The class explores engineering as a sociotechnical practice – meaning that technologies are not neutral. They shape and affect social life, for better and for worse.
Ice-source heat pumps turn up the heat
These systems can exploit existing, repurposed underground natural gas pipelines to supply the required water for heating and cooling.
Seco Component Guidance provides tailored on-demand tooling recommendations
The web-based tool uses advanced feature detection technology to analyze user-uploaded 3D part models and provide tooling recommendations.
Biodegradable breakthrough: Greener materials transform single-use medical devices
A range of materials, including PLA, PCL, PHAs and starch-based polymers, have shown utility in applications such as sutures, drug delivery systems and wound care.
Engineers turn water treatment sludge into sustainable concrete
To prevent the cracking and corroding common among traditional cement sewer pipes, the team combined sludge, which is a byproduct of the drinking water purification process, and blast-furnace slag.
SPX Flow unveils new APV Positive Displacement Pump
The APV DW+ pump’s pulsation-free, low-shear design protects downstream equipment by reducing vibration, noise and pressure surges.
New IKO elevating tables provide precise vertical positioning in tight spaces
The system provides the exceptional vertical positioning accuracy required for semiconductor manufacturing — all in a compact size.
Heart of titanium: Self-expanding metal frame transforms vascular care
Self-expanding frames are constructed from shape-memory alloys. These materials enable the device to expand upon release from a constrained state, facilitating smoother deployment and improved anatomical adaptability.
New depalletizing solution launched by Plus One Robotics
The DepalOne is a turnkey depalletizing solution developed to encourage flexible automation in modern warehouses.
CIRCOR debuts ZENITH 2K Precision Gear Pump Systems for accurate metering
Designed for the foam, adhesives and sealants industries, the Zenith 2K systems are intended to meet the demands of multi-component applications, delivering accuracy in metering and mixing processes.
World’s first 20-ton twin-sonar drone transforms oceans into submarine hunting zone
The vessel from SonarTech, dubbed ASW-USV or ASW-KUSV, is a 19 ft long, 2-ton-class platform composed of non-magnetic, fiber-reinforced polymer.
China develops world's first nuclear warhead detector to identify decoys
To test and train the AI system, researchers first required access to highly sensitive nuclear data, including details about real warheads.
Smart rifle scopes let US soldiers automatically shoot down enemy drones
The SMASH 2000L from Smart Shooter reportedly transforms a standard rifle into a high-precision anti-drone platform.
Tiny robot tools powered by magnets could one day do brain surgery without cutting open the skull
Most brain surgery requires doctors to remove part of the skull to access hard-to-reach areas or tumors. But perhaps not for much longer.
Finding the hydrogen vault in Earth’s crust
Essential factors are identified for developing an exploration strategy aimed at locating subterranean hydrogen systems.
Modular refineries: Agile infrastructure for an uncertain oil and gas future
Modular refineries offer a repeatable playbook: buy only the capacity needed, install it where the molecules are stranded, and keep upgrading as policy and product slates evolve.
New motors, gearhead and encoders with Ø 16 mm for the FAULHABER product range
New DC motors and magnetic encoders are diameter compliant with Ø 16 mm, enabling optimal efficiency, maximum dynamics and absolute precision ideal for high-tech industries.
This sensor spots alcohol with just a snap of your phone
This device, which the users suggest could be appropriate for other use cases such as environmental monitoring, health care, industrial processes, and alcohol breath analysis, promises to pave the way for accurate detection of ethanol concentration.
Simplifying precision: The new G25 controller from Gammaflux
The G25 features a Linux-based operating system, a modular hardware and software architecture and a dramatically simplified user interface.