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Emerson next-generation pneumatic valves now available with higher flow rates, greater flexibility
The latest AVENTICS series XV release offers greater range with new flow rates, configurations, functionality, certifications and more.
Powered by leftovers: The promise of food waste-to-energy solutions
What if two problems could be addressed by a single solution — one that diminishes food waste by turning it into energy?
Detecting structural bridge damage with AI and neural networks
Bridges are critical connectors to transportation systems. The dire reality is that over 46,000 bridges in the U.S. are categorized as structurally deficient, or in poor condition.
ELANTAS North America, Inc. set to unveil newly developed electronic insulation materials at IPC APEX EXPO 2025
The company will showcase its latest advancements in electronic insulation designed to enhance the performance and reliability of electronic printed circuit boards and components.
Feast on technology at Appetite for Engineering
Engineers involved in the food manufacturing or processing sectors are advised to take a seat at this year’s event, which will focus on the challenges and benefits of technology adoption on manufacturing production lines.
MIT engineers develop mussel-inspired super glue to stop infections
In the lab, the mussel-mucus-inspired hydroglue was deposited on glass surfaces with bacteria overnight, where it successfully prevented bacteria from forming a biofilm.
Los Angeles is in a 4-year sprint to deliver a car-free 2028 Olympics
With the Olympic torch extinguished in Paris, all eyes are turning to Los Angeles for the 2028 Olympics. The host city has promised that the next Summer Games will be “car-free.” For people who know Los Angeles, this seems overly optimistic.
Process approvals keep worldwide automation running
Consider the roles of factory acceptance testing, site acceptance testing and production part approval process in the realm of factory automation.
China to breathe new life into old wind turbine blades for stronger, crack-free roads
The mixtures were trialed on a small stretch of the Qingfu Highway in Lanzhou in Gansu province in Northwest China where it showed promising results.
Linear actuators enhance bio-medical equipment
This family of linear actuator products help to accurately dispense a wide variety of fluids with different molecular weights, surface tensions and viscosities.
AI-powered tool to help UK police crack down on knife crime
The tool, dubbed Knife Hunter, is believed to be the world's first AI-based knife analysis system that enables law enforcement to identify weapons found during stops, recovered from crime scenes or seized.
Fasten-ating innovation: Internal threading of sapphire, quartz, alumina and zirconia
This advanced technique for precise and reliable internal threading of exceptionally hard materials allows for new opportunities across the aerospace and defense, medical devices, optics and semiconductor industries.
Create breakthrough designs without limits
Explore how leading organizations leverage integrated electronic systems design solutions to overcome complexity, accelerate innovation and achieve manufacturing success.
The engineering advantages of protective robot suits
Explore the engineering benefits of protective robot suits and their role in enhancing durability, improving functionality and reducing maintenance overhead.
Balancing cost and reliability in NewSpace DC-DC converters
Learn what it takes to make space-grade power converters rad-tolerant at the device level up to finalized converter.
A safe nuclear source for energy and water
A liquid-fueled molten salt reactor is currently under construction to desalinate water and simultaneously generate carbon-free electricity.
Emerson software adds advanced capabilities
PACSystems Simulator empowers users to easily write, test and troubleshoot control logic on a PLC emulator.
meviy introduces aluminum composite plate for sheet metal processing
The aluminum composite plate is ideal for those looking to reduce part weight while maintaining structural integrity.
Humans generate 62 million tonnes of e-waste each year. Here’s what happens when it’s recycled.
So what can be done to increase the amount of e-waste that’s recycled? And what actually happens during the e-waste recycling process?
6 strategies for zero-waste manufacturing
One thing to note is that zero-waste is an ideal state. It is an aspirational goal and organizations must remember that it is a journey. Incremental and relational improvements are important milestones.