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How do thermal actuators work?
Thermal actuators produce a linear movement – or stroke – as a result of the expansion and contraction of a thermally sensitive material within them.
Bearing preload: What is it and why is it important?
Proper understanding of when and how to preload a bearing is critical in precision rotary applications, especially in high-speed applications. A properly preloaded bearing will have higher rigidity, operate more quietly and accurately and yield a longer life.
Researchers heal wounds with salamander secretions
Research recently detailed in the journal Advanced Functional Materials suggests that mucus secretions from the Chinese giant salamander effectively seal and heal wounds, potentially better than the synthetic adhesives in use today.
Cruise ships vs cars: Which is the biggest air polluter in Europe?
Carnival Corporation, the world’s largest luxury cruise operator, emitted nearly 10 times more sulfur oxides than all 260 million European cars in 2017.
Markforged Metal X design guide
The fully leverage the benefits of metal 3D printing, parts to be printed must be especially design for this manufacturing technique.
Composites design guide: Identifying 3D printing opportunities
Just as you wouldn’t use a screwdriver on a nail, a 3D printer is well-suited for certain types of parts and ineffective for others. The key to determining whether to 3D print a part stems from its material properties and return on investment
Markforged case study: Siemens Gas & Power
Applying Markforged technology to cut lead times and drastically reduce tooling spend.
Scientists train AI to generate digital face images inspired entirely by the voice of the speaker
A team of scientists from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (MIT CSAIL) has developed artificial intelligence (AI) capable of generating digital images of a face based entirely on brief audio clips of a person’s voice.
DOE will fund these projects to improve coal-fired power plants
The 17 projects are expected to develop technologies that improve the overall performance, reliability and flexibility of coal-fired power plants.
Researchers using AI to improve crack detection in bridges, buildings
Researchers at Purdue University in Indiana are using AI to improve crack detection in structures such as buildings, dams, bridges and nuclear reactors.
Considering carbon dioxide as a better fracking fluid
Carbon dioxide could replace and outperform water as fracking fluid in the production of unconventional oil and gas resources.
Global demand for natural gas will fuel LNG export projects
Global demand for natural gas in 2018 grew at its fastest annual pace since 2010. U.S. exporters increasingly are supplying the demand.
Chip gives this tourist-spot's water a clean bill of health
The approach uses a diverse set of bacteria that are characteristic of each fecal source, and can detect nearly 60,000 species of bacteria and archaea.
Research team is training collaborative robots to treat chronic pain
Researchers at Swinburne University of Technology in Melbourne, Australia, in conjunction with IR Robotics, have developed a collaborative robot that is capable of treating soft tissue injuries in patients.
Markforged case study: Stanley Infrastructure
By designing intelligently for these machines, minimizing print time, and using off the shelf parts when possible, it’s possible to produce high quality parts much more cost effectively than subtractive manufacturing.
MHI tests robot for use in explosive environments
The EX ROVR moved on its own through several floors of a refinery, including navigating stairs.
Researchers debut a crab-like robot that samples water for microplastics and gathers plastic waste
A crab-like robot took its inaugural dive into the waters off of the Italian coast on June 8 in search of ocean-polluting microplastics.
Honeywell to supply radar for prototype air taxi
Honeywell said the product represents a step toward automating the takeoff and landing of UAM aircraft.
Merger would boost Raytheon in aerospace and defense
The combined company would be named Raytheon Technologies and would include Collins Aerospace and Pratt & Whitney. The deal excludes Otis and Carrier, which are expected to be separated from United Technologies in the first half of 2020.
These wearable patches could keep you both cool and warm
The soft, stretchy patch cools or warms a user’s skin to a comfortable temperature and keeps it there as the ambient temperature changes.