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Mini MRI produces keener knee scans
The magnet in the compact unit can rotate around the leg, changing the orientation of the magnetic field and improving the clarity of scans.
Watch: Robots, AI and Lidar all could benefit wind turbine repair, Sandia says
Routine inspection and repair is critical to keeping the blades in service, but current inspection methods don’t always catch damage soon enough.
Rockwell Automation opens center for electric vehicle innovation
Located in San Jose, California, the center utilizes augmented and virtual reality modeling to provide an environment for learning new technologies and standards.
Purdue graduates develop environmentally friendlier alternative to dry cleaning
Two engineering graduates from Purdue University have developed an environmentally friendlier alternative to dry cleaning.
Sugar 'shells' could inspire indestructible clothing and materials
UVA scientists discovered that certain acidic hot springs, including volcanic hot springs, are home to ancient single-cell organisms that withstand extreme environments, even conditions unsuitable for most other lifeforms.
Computer scientists use AI to enable robotic arm to efficiently pack boxes in warehouse setting
Computer scientists from Rutgers University are using artificial intelligence (AI) to manipulate a robotic arm so that it can more efficiently pack boxes in warehouse settings.
Research effort will focus on 3D printing with wood
The collaboration is intended to advance efforts to 3D print with wood products.
Absorption chillers market could grow 4% per year through 2029
The U.S. is expected to account for a maximum share in the global absorption chillers market over the forecast period.
PIG Flammable Safety Cabinet
PIG Flammable Safety Cabinets are built with class-leading features and backed by a lifetime warranty.
Wearable helps those with affective disorders monitor emotions
A smart wearable material helps those with depression, anxiety and other affective disorders identify issues and situations that affect their emotions.
Facial recognition tech: The good, the bad and the ugly
Facial recognition technology has been criticized for a variety of flaws, which may force its two biggest customers — government and law enforcement — to reconsider its use.
When to use FCAW-G over GMAW for manufacturing applications
While FCAW-G is often viewed as the preferred alternative to shielded metal arc welding in field operations, both it and GMAW carry their own advantages and disadvantages in the manufacturing industry.
How important is innovation to welding?
While eureka moments seem rare in the world of welding, the industry has been driven by steady, incremental improvements.
Researchers revisit methane hydrates and like what they found
The study used computer models to simulate what happens when carbon dioxide and air are injected into deposits of methane hydrate, a chemical compound that forms in environments such as the deep Gulf of Mexico and under Arctic permafrost.
UV-LED coating effectively self-disinfects surfaces
The coating is infused with ultraviolet (UV) light-emitting diodes (LEDs), or UV-LEDs, to disinfect any surface capable of harboring bacteria and viruses.
5 sites to celebrate 50 years of Apollo 11
Here are some sites to check out as you immerse yourself in all things Apollo 11.
Drug delivery is automatic with nanofluidic implant
The remote-controlled nanofluidic drug delivery implant can be tailored for treatment of chronic diseases.
Conic systems offers zero backlash harmonic gearing to replace planetary gear drives
The zero backlash characteristic is maintained for life and high ratios of 50:1 to 200:1 are achieved in a single stage.
Engineering a 2D water-repellent material for biomedical use
Superhydrophobicity was imparted to 2D transition metal dichalcogenide nanoassemblies of molybdenum disulfide by the incorporation of atomic defects.
Carbon capture technology to face industrial-scale test
Global Thermostat uses amine-based chemical sorbents that are bonded to porous, honeycomb ceramic monoliths that act together as carbon sponges.