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Innovative coating protects iron from rust with 99.6% effectiveness
This new coating promises to significantly cut maintenance costs and extend the lifespan of iron-based materials that are used in construction, transportation and manufacturing.
Sames North America launches Nanobell 8 series: Automotive-grade finishing for all industries
A new generation of rotary bell atomizers is designed to bring automotive-grade coating performance to a broad range of industrial markets.
Column: What it takes to secure the networks of the automation revolution
Even once organizations recognize OT security’s true importance, the journey to effective protection is a difficult one. According to Terence Liu, CEO of TXOne, "Simply transplanting IT solutions into OT can backfire.”
The most powerful ground-based telescope ever built
An industrial-scale coating solution was tailored to maintain peak optical performance of the Extremely Large Telescope in the harsh desert climate.
New bio-based hot glue from industrial waste outsticks commercial adhesives
The adhesive is made from xylan, which is a complex sugar found in plant cell walls. The adhesive’s developers suggest that it can be applied in a molten state and reused more than 10 times without losing its original strength.
Buzz off: Flapping wing drones for niche and stealthy airborne applications
New designs, including those inspired by birds, could create much more stealthy and efficient drones.
REDEX rack and pinion drive cooling options meet machine tool trends
REDEX Group can help design engineers achieve a step-change in the productivity of multi-task machines with its cooling-optimized high-precision drive solutions.
MIT uses AI to discover 19 materials that could replace cement
While seeking out alternatives to reduce the amount of cement used in the making of concrete, thereby saving on costs and cutting emissions, the researchers developed the algorithm.
Nanoneedle patch provides painless, noninvasive alternative to traditional cancer biopsies
According to its developers, the patch offers a painless and less invasive solution for patients undergoing biopsies to detect and monitor diseases like cancer and Alzheimer's.
Melatonin-infused microneedles help keep produce fresher longer
This approach, which includes melatonin-infused patches of silk microneedles, might offer an alternative or complement to traditional methods like refrigeration for keeping crops fresh.
At-home AI foot scanner may help prevent hospitalizations from heart failure
The artificial intelligence (AI) foot recognition device developed by researchers from the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) and a Cambridge-based start-up company called Heartfelt Technologies can potentially signal when heart failure becomes severe and life-threatening.
Shark skin-inspired tech creates bacteria-resistant food surfaces
By adding texture to such surfaces, the researchers sought to mimic the antimicrobial properties of shark skin with the aim of dramatically reducing bacterial contamination without the need for chemical treatments.
Sound technology helps locate seafloor munitions
Because the objects begin to lose resemblance to their original form and instead blend into their environment over time, these changes can alter how acoustic signals scatter from the objects, and those changes can become more intense over time as corrosion or organic growth increase.
Updated DOE model captures biofuel production feedstocks
The tool now accounts for new feedstocks and methods of production, including ethanol from corn wet-milling and natural gas from coal-mine methane.
Smart detection: AI flags contaminated wood used in construction
The team developed what it suggests is the first real-world image dataset of contaminated wood waste, which promises to potentially lead to smarter recycling and sustainable construction.
Power-dense pancake motors in compact packages
Discover why lightweight axial flux -- or pancake -- motors are well-suited for medical and aerospace applications.
Ultrasound toothbrush offers painless detection of hidden gum issues
As an alternative to periodontal probing, wherein a dentist probes a patient's gums with a thin metal tool to identify signs of gum disease, the researchers have developed its toothbrush-like device to detect gum disease less invasively
Milk protein and plant cellulose combination creates edible, biodegradable nanofibers
Beyond food packaging, this material can also reportedly enhance food textures and nutritional values, and be incorporated into the making of glues, paints, paper coatings, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals.
Stay hydrated with a touch: Screen tech that tracks your water levels
The team used a basic capacitive sensor — like those found in smartphone screens — that is capable of detecting subtle changes in skin moisture.
Closing the loop: Conveyor-based error reduction in high-volume fulfillment
As demand for faster, high-volume order processing grows, traditional methods of material handling struggle to keep pace, often leading to mispicks, shipment errors and costly returns. Conveyor technology plays a role in mitigating these challenges by integrating automation, precision control and real-time tracking.