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  • Researchers predict FDA food recalls from customer reviews and AI

    The researchers examined almost 1.3 million food product reviews on Amazon.com, and matched over 5,000 of the reviews to products that had been recalled by the FDA between 2012 and 2014.

  • New vacuum dehydrator maintains the integrity of synthetic oils in large hydraulic systems

    Schroeder’s newest fluid conditioning product consists of a claw vacuum pump that helps avoid the generation of any dangerous, chemically reactive by-products and it features a flow rate of 30 gallons per minute.

  • In conversation: A framework for addressing technology's ethical challenges

    Our communities and the world face unprecedented challenges in scaling technologies in an ethical and beneficial way. As one observer noted half a century ago, “technological progress requires ethical progress or we risk the destruction of society.”

  • Ultrasound-triboelectric combo powers medical implants

    A triboelectric generator converts externally applied ultrasound into an internal electricity source capable of recharging an implant's battery.

  • Team of engineers and chemists develop artificial tongue for distinguishing among whisky types

    Engineers and chemists from Scotland’s University of Glasgow and the University of Strathclyde have developed an artificial tongue to accurately distinguish among a variety of whiskies.

  • VW engineering scandal tarnished other German automakers

    The scandal tarnished other German auto manufacturers through their association with Volkswagen, consistent with the notion of a collective reputation.

  • Biomechanical, seahorse-inspired tail improves human balance and movement

    Called Arque, it is inspired by the tail of a seahorse and uses compressed air along with four artificial muscles built into the vertebrae of the tail to move around.

  • Zygo's newest ZeGage non-contact, 3D optical profilers

    The company said that the two new models, ZeGage Pro and ZeGage Pro HR, offer up to two times the improvement in data points, a 50% larger maximum field of view and increased measurement speed with simplified setup when compared to previous generations.

  • Custom, small-scale barrier pouch packaging from automation startup

    Although Keto Farms’ manufacturing facility processes up to 9,000 barrier pouches per day, they are a medium-sized business and large-scale, expensive industrial solutions were impractical.

  • Training, command errors led to fatal collision involving USS McCain

    The NTSB said the probable cause was a lack of effective operational oversight of the destroyer by the U.S. Navy, which resulted in insufficient training and inadequate bridge operating procedures.

  • Incredible vision

    Find out how a custom-made piece of technology transformed a sports fan's life.

  • The energy storage-renewable energy-greenhouse gas nexus

    Increased energy storage and carbon taxes in California and Texas benefit CO2 reductions while boosting renewable energy integration.

  • New electricity-free, passive cooling technology

    The new system is composed of a polymer-aluminum film installed inside a box at the bottom of a "solar shelter."

  • Computer-aided software automatically generates knitting patterns, creates garments

    The software users input their chosen designs, color and dimensions and those instructions are sent by computer to a knitting machine, which produces the article.

  • A220 aircraft production starts in Alabama

    By the middle of the 2020s, the facility is expected to produce between 40 and 50 A220 aircraft per year.

  • Industry 4.0 encoders from Lika

    Lika Electronic has introduced a new series of Industry 4.0 rotary encoders for smart factories. Industry 4.0 encoders conform to the hardware and software requirements of a wide range of industry protocols, including CANopen, Profibus, DeviceNet, Modbus RTU, Profinet, Ethernet/IP, EtherCAT, Powerlink and Modbus TCP. These protocols make up greater than 80% of the industrial Ethernet market share globally.

  • Control roundworm? Clean water may be key, research says

    The study examined the effects of water quality, sanitation, handwashing and nutritional interventions on rates of intestinal worm and Giardia infections in Kenya.

  • This hydro power station will receive $1.1 billion in upgrades

    The plant includes 13 generators, has an installed capacity of 2,675 MW and has been in operation since 1961.

  • Addressing parts staining in aqueous bath cleaning

    Choosing the most cost-effective approach to minimize staining and maximize bath life requires consideration of many variables.

  • Salinity gradient energy: A new potential resource

    A mixing entropy battery system that uses battery electrodes to convert salinity gradient energy into electric power.

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