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New High-capacity Transporter Cart Gets Noticed at IMTS Competition
A radio-controlled, self-propelled modular machine built to move loads up to 200 tons was an honorable mention recipient at the IMTS Exhibitor Product Innovation Competition.
'Digital Factory' Breaks New Ground at IMTS
As part of the Integrated Automation, Motion & Drives USA trade show, the new Digital Factory display area will showcase IIoT solutions that optimize plant processes and accelerate product development.
4 Signs Industry 4.0 Has Arrived
Industry 4.0 elevates factories into “smart factories.” Below are four signs that Industry 4.0 is here — and that it’s just getting started.
Generate and Store with an Integrated Mobile Energy Solution
SFC Energy AG presents new integrated concepts for generating and storing power away from the grid for caravanning, camping and many other consumer applications.
Progress in Rechargeable Lithium-Oxygen Battery Performance
Researchers resolved two of the most challenging issues surrounding lithium-oxygen batteries, resulting in a working battery with near 100% coulombic efficiency.
New Wearable Claims to Repel Mosquitoes Using Wrist-Based Thunderstorm
A Swiss scientist has developed a wearable wristband that repels mosquitoes by simulating a thunderstorm.
These 3 Reports Highlight US Wind Energy Trends
The U.S. wind industry installed 7,017 MW of capacity in 2017, bringing total utility-scale wind capacity to nearly 89 GW.
Oregon's Tall Timber Building Rules Could Lead the Nation
The provisions include three new types of construction, typically referred to as heavy timber.
First Conversion of a Slow-speed Marine Diesel Engine to Ethane Fuel
The slow-speed marine diesel engine aboard the ABS-classed Navigator Aurora, a 35,000 m3 ethylene/LPG carrier, has been converted to operate on ethane as a fuel.
Facial Recognition Tech at U.S. Airport Nabs First Imposter
Only days after it debuted at Washington Dulles International Airport, facial recognition technology identified an imposter using a fake passport to enter the United States.
Watch a Self-Healing Liquid Membrane
A stabilized liquid material screens out smaller objects while allowing passage of larger ones.
New Wind Measurement Satellite Promises to Improve Weather Forecast Accuracy
Aeolus will capture direct wind profile measurements on a global scale for the first time with a Doppler wind lidar instrument.
Study: Russian Trolls Accused of Meddling in US Election Also Accused of Fueling Online Vaccination Arguments
The same accounts — composed of social media bots and Russian trolls — responsible for attempting to influence the United States election are also responsible for spreading false information about vaccinations on Twitter, according to U.S. researchers.
The Nuts and Bolts of Sustainable Design
Sustainable design is an important consideration when customers decide what product to purchase.
Using Clay to Combat Bacterial Infections
A reduced iron-bearing clay may help fight disease-causing bacteria in wounds.
Watch: Fujipoly Compression Testing Video
Fujipoly recently published a video that demonstrates and explains compression testing for thermal interface materials.
The Life Expectancy Impacts of Particulate Matter Pollution
A reduction of life expectancy of 0.38 year in the U.S. due to PM2.5 exposure is substantially larger than the impact of breast cancer.
Drug-resistant Bacteria Deactivation with Optical Fibers, UV Light
Optical fibers that transmit UV light that's safe for skin — but deadly for drug-resistant bacteria — may be able to prevent infections around skin-penetrating medical devices.
As Arctic Ice Recedes, a New Sea Route May Open
The Northern Sea Route could be a shorter route for journeys from East Asia to Europe than the Northwest Passage over Canada because it could be free of ice sooner due to climate change.
Corrosion, then Fatigue Cracking Led to FedEx Plane Crash
The NTSB said the interval of nine years between scheduled overhauls of the main landing gear exceeded Boeing’s recommendation and contributed to the accident.