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Choosing the right o-ring material for industrial equipment
Use this guide to help choose the right material for industrial equipment seals based on chemical, temperature and mechanical compatibility.
WALTER expands LOW VOC cleaning solution lineup: Prioritizing safety and sustainability
Low volatile organic compound (VOC) cleaning solutions deliver industrial-strength performance while helping businesses stay compliant with evolving safety regulations taking effect in parts of the U.S.
Premier Tech Systems and Automation launches cutting-edge air valve bag filling machine
The VPF-3000 handles a range of products, including powdered ingredients, flour, spices, grains, pellets and chemical materials — such as fine chemicals and fertilizers.
Smart clothing uses AI to track posture and workouts
Dubbed SeamFit, the garment features flexible conductive threads sewn into the neck, arm and side seams of a standard short-sleeved t-shirt.
An end-to-end approach for upgrading the motor market
Consider these steps for efficiently replicating an existing motor design.
Understanding pH measurements: Common questions answered
This article answers some of the most frequently asked questions about pH measurements to enhance your understanding and application of this vital concept.
Liquid-based robot enables precise removal of implant-associated biofilm infections
The liquid-bodied robot uses a dynamic cross-linked magnetic hydrogel with unique viscoelasticity that helps to eliminate biofilms within the human body.
Scientists turn to sea life for smarter heart monitoring tech
Thanks to the starfish-inspired design of the device, the five-arm shape helps to accurately track heart activity even as the wearer moves.
Action! Automate Show 2025 (May 12 - 15)
Who loves automation? We do! So Automate Show easily feels like a second home to us.
Thermocold announces new air-to-water heat pumps
The iMEX HP R454B uses R454B as a refrigerant, which has a global warming potential (GWP) of 466, the company noted.
Wearable sweat sensor offers instant hydration tracking
The tiny wearable device measures electrodermal activity (EDA) — which is an electrical property of the skin — to monitor hydration levels during physical activity performed by the wearer.
Biodegradable sensors may enhance crop growth, cut e-waste
The sensors are composed of electronic materials that degrade into plant nutrients, which function as fertilizer to encourage crop growth.
US energy infrastructure earns a failing grade
Aging assets, severe weather events and transmission bottlenecks threaten the grid’s reliability.
The oxygen of life: The critical role of dissolved oxygen measurement
Dive into why measuring dissolved oxygen is so important across different industries and it can be done effectively.
Tolomatic showcases latest servo linear actuators at Automate 2025
Featuring an integrated servo motor, these servo linear actuators are ideal for applications where dynamic movement, precise positioning and force repeatability are a priority.
CNC milling capabilities enhanced with automatic estimation for 1 mm diameter holes
This enhancement enables engineers and designers to push the boundaries of miniaturization, density and functionality in part design without sacrificing speed or accuracy.
Mold-Masters releases hot half plate options for EcoONE-series hot runner system
These hot runner systems offer an economical solution suitable for processing commodity resins for simple, cost-sensitive applications such as consumer goods and basic automotive components.
EXAIR partnering with University of Cincinnati robotics team
The company is contributing time, product and financial backing to support and encourage the growth of robotics engineers.
Portable Raman device enables remote detection of hydrogen leaks
The instrument promises to be a useful tool for detecting hydrogen leaks, which pose serious risks thanks to the gas's flammability and tendency to accumulate in confined spaces.
New horizons in surgical robotics
From miniaturized platforms to AI-powered automation, the following sections explore three groundbreaking advancements poised to reshape the surgical landscape.