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Designing for scale, and social impact, at MIT
Manufacturing products to reach as many people as possible is the principle behind an innovative class at MIT.
IIoT-enabled flow sensor helps optimize energy usage in pneumatic systems
Emerson’s Aventics AF2 flow sensors continuously monitor air consumption in pneumatic systems.
Underwater restaurant in Norway doubles as a laboratory
An underwater restaurant in Norway doubles as a marine life laboratory and research facility.
Tool holder cuts set-up costs by up to 70%
The Schunk Prismo3 eliminates the cost and complications associated with collet chucks by offering a direct, clamping, tool grinding toolholder.
US Air Force tests laser system capable of shooting down missiles
The United States Air Force has recently completed a test of a laser weapons system capable of shooting down several missiles while in flight, according to reports.
Daimler announces digital, fully automated, metal 3D-printing manufacturing system
Daimler, working with project partners Premium Aerotec and EOS, innovated a scalable, digital-only, metallic AM process for the production of replacement automotive parts, including parts for Daimler’s diesel truck, bus and passenger vehicle segments.
Omniguard coils address corrosion potential
Armstrong Omniguard coils incorporate a proven tube and fin design to effectively combat corrosion potential and extend the life of the evaporator coil.
Engineer improves traffic stop safety with robot cop
A police robot that can approach drivers and issue tickets without human police officers leaving their patrol cars.
India to patrol borders with robots
Scientists in India have been developing artificial intelligence (AI)-powered robots to patrol that country’s borders, according to reports.
Watch a breakthrough in bioprinting replacement organs
A new open-source bioprinting method enables production of the complex vasculature needed to supply nutrients to densely populated tissues.
New high pressure hydraulic hose for large mobile equipment
The R50TC/R56TC ParLock Multispiral hoses for working pressures from 50 to 56 MPa were introduced at industrial technology trade fair Hannover Messe 2019.
Researchers develop diaper sensors to detect UTIs
Researchers from Purdue University have developed a technique for detecting urinary tract infections (UTIs) by embedding disposable sensor devices into diapers.
Researchers working on wireless vital sign monitoring using radar
Researchers from the University of Waterloo in the U.K. have developed a radar system capable of wirelessly monitoring patient vital signs without attaching patients to machines via troublesome wires.
Harvesting green energy from white snow
A compact, low-cost triboelectric generator yields power from the static electricity produced as positively-charged snow comes into contact with negatively-charged silicone.
Startup using AI, data, facial recognition tech to help find missing children in India
An India-based startup is helping law enforcement locate missing children using artificial intelligence (AI), data and facial recognition technology.
Controlling fluid viscosity in tank heating applications with electric heaters
Whether it is ensuring chemical reactions occur at the optimal temperature, preventing liquids from undergoing phase change to solids (freezing) or regulating fluid viscosity to guarantee smooth flow, precise fluid-temperature control is crucial to industrial operations.
Microrobots may someday perform dental cleanings
Using one robotic system designed for surfaces and a second designed for confined spaces, the team comprised of dental clinicians and engineers was able to show that microrobots could destroy biofilms with catalytic activity.
New geothermal heat pump equipped with Wi-Fi
Bosch’s new CDi series Greensource geothermal heat pump comes equipped with a microprocessor-based control board that provides for real-time feedback along with wireless connectivity for start-up and commissioning.
Cold rolling delivers superior gear strength and finish
Regardless of shape or size, every gear must have substantial strength, transmit motion uniformly and resist wear over time. The key to a useful gear is in the manufacturing method.
New control block for construction machinery working hydraulics
The RS20 modular, load-independent, flow-sharing valve manifold platform was introduced at Bauma 2019, Germany’s largest construction machinery trade fair.