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UK researchers develop AI to thwart online dating scams
Researchers from the U.K.’s University of Warwick have created algorithms to spot fake dating profiles on online dating websites and apps.
App connects homeowners with local snow plows
Plowz and Mowz is like Uber for snow plows. Users can request a snow plow easily with this app.
New short-bodied perforating system for multi-stage plug-and-perf operations
GEODynamics introduced a short-bodied perforating system that delivers a higher cluster count per stage. The patented HELLFire perforating system is claimed to be more effective than existing technologies on the market when completing multi-stage plug-and-perf operations.
Building better, cheaper perovskite-based flexible solar cells
New research has found that adding alkali metals creates a performance boost.
Printable stainless-steel material withstands harsh environments
A new stainless-steel material designed for use with Desktop Metal's 3D printing system is suitable for extreme temperature, highly corrosive and marine-grade applications.
Hoover Dam completes a pressure-relief valve upgrade
A two-decade-long project to upgrade the Hoover Dam’s original pressure-relief valves has reached its conclusion.
Climate change threatens kelp forests
The effects of ocean warming and acidification on the microbiome and condition of large brown seaweed was studied in experimental microcosms.
ACEINNA launches high-accuracy current sensors based on AMR technology
ACEINNA has announced its new MCx1101 family of ±5 A, ±20 A and ±50 A current sensors for industrial and power supply applications.
New global UAV service for oil spill response
Oil Spill Response Ltd, an international industry-funded cooperative dedicated to oil spill response optimization, has expanded its member offer with the launch of an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) service.
Teaching autonomous vehicles to predict pedestrian movements
The researchers say they can predict poses and future locations for one or several pedestrians up to about 50 yards from the vehicle.
Beamler, Erecoin team up for blockchain-powered additive manufacturing
Blockchain assures Beamler database customers they are partnering with a trusted additive manufacturer.
Researchers use artificial neural networks to predict bus arrival times
In an effort to encourage greater use of mass transportation, researchers at Lovely Professional University in Jalandhar, India, have created an artificial neural network (ANN) model capable of predicting bus arrival times.
Grid stabilization by use of automobile battery storage
Used automobile battery storage systems can find a second life by being pressed into service to start up energy generating assets.
New resilient, high-pressure hydraulic hose from Kurt Hydraulics
A new high-pressure hydraulic hose product line that outperforms standard SAE/DIN pressure-graded products is available with working pressures up to 6,530 PSI and burst pressures up to 26,120 PSI.
Easy, quick sand casting of complex auto engine components
A new process produces high-quality, highly robust engine blocks that can be cast in comparatively short cycle times.
Gas-fired power plants are getting bigger, EIA says
Driven by economics and efficiency gains, the average size of a natural gas-fired combined-cycle power block has increased significantly since 2014.
Precision bore manufacturing with single-pass honing machines
Single-pass honing machines can rapidly generate precise bore size, roundness and low Ra surface finishes on many part manufacturing applications.
New modular filter, regulator and lubricator is 35% lighter, 20% smaller
The Excelon Plus modular filter, regulator and lubricator (FRL) from IMI Precision Engineering is 35% lighter and 20% the size of standard models.
HIMSS19: Zynx Health debuts machine learning clinical support system
The system leverages the vendor’s machine learning engine to offer a retrospective analysis of order utilization.
Mira Robotics plans to rent remote-operated laundry robots
Customers schedule human operators to wash and dry laundry via remote controlled robot.