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GetFocus unlocks early signals of technology disruption, giving R&D teams a decisive edge
Use artificial intelligence (AI) to analyze global invention data and forecast technological futures based on technology improvement rates.
Startup transforms coal ash into eco-friendly cement, slashes CO2 by 30%
The team suggests that treated ash could potentially replace up to 30% of cement, which is the binding agent in concrete.
Scientists develop germ-killing paint that targets COVID-19, flu in the hospital and on the train
The coating promises to lower surface-related infections in hospitals, public transport and other high-traffic areas.
Classiq and Wolfram join CERN’s Open Quantum Institute to develop quantum optimization for smart power grids
The organizations will collaborate on applying hybrid quantum-classical methods to challenges in electrical network optimization.
METEcon multi-wire connectors from AutomationDirect
They are suitable for use in electrical panels, power connections and other industrial applications.
AI cameras on handling equipment set to maximize warehouse throughput
MHE Vision integrates with material handling equipment, such as forklifts, auto pickers and pallet trucks, and automatically tracks every pallet movement, including loading, unloading, putaway and replenishment.
The black market for black gold: How Russia fuels its economy with sanctioned oil
The black market for Russian oil and gas is currently highly adaptive and deeply entrenched. It operates in a transnational legal gray zone, leveraging every weakness in the sanction regime.
New Uponor ProPEX LF brass transition ball valves provide maximum design and installation advantages for commercial piping project
The valves allow contractors to speed installations in tight spaces for greater jobsite productivity in domestic water and mechanical HVAC applications.
Innovative clamping technology for the most stringent requirements
These new clamping elements impress with their robust construction, versatile application possibilities and high retention forces of up to 33,350 N.
Team converts bourbon waste into supercapacitors boasting 25 times greater energy storage
The team is turning these bourbon byproducts into supercapacitors featuring superior storage capacity when measured against existing commercial models.
New autonomous pallet-moving robot introduced by Ocado
Porter picks, moves and precisely places pallets directly from the floor, even when they are aligned back-to-back.
Is blue hydrogen the key to net-zero for the oil and gas industry?
Discover how ExxonMobil’s new plant could be a blueprint for low-carbon operations.
Seco achieves record-low Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIFR)
In 2024, the company recorded a Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIFR) of 1.3, surpassing the target of 1.5 and achieving the lowest TRIFR in its history.
Sustainable desalination on a large scale
This energy-efficient seawater desalination facility is also the world’s first steam-driven seawater reverse osmosis plant.
Merging ventilation and conditioning for high-performance buildings
Optimizing ventilation and atmospheric condition is central to the successful conformance with the demands of high-performance buildings.
Efficient expansion of the GPT gearhead family
The compact additions to the series deliver high torque with minimal volume, making them ideal for demanding applications where space is limited.
AI-powered shape recognition technology for freeform surface parts
The innovation enables automatic quotation of complex free curved surfaces, including diagonal surfaces, bottom R shapes and other intricate geometries in cutting processing.
WALTER Surface Technologies introduces XTRACUT XX: Self-sharpening ceramic discs with exceptional removal rates
The sanding disc is engineered to deliver unmatched stock removal across all alloys while maintaining consistent results throughout its lifespan.
Arburg at Plastpol 2025: Electric and hybrid Allrounders demonstrate high performance
Efficient and economical injection molding production will be presented with an electric Allrounder 570 A and a hybrid Allrounder 470 H.
SBG Systems releases Qinertia 4.2: The next evolution in post-processing software
This latest version introduces powerful enhancements and new features to optimize workflow efficiency and deliver superior data quality.