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Hydraulic versus pneumatic components for industrial applications
By necessity, hydraulics components handle higher pressures, often in the range of thousands of PSI (pounds per square inch), whereas pneumatic system actuators aren’t as robust, and this statement can be backed by science.
Advances in pulsed field ablation for atrial fibrillation
Pulsed field ablation (PFA) is emerging as an alternative, using non-thermal electric fields to target cardiac tissue while reducing risks to surrounding structures.
Scanning electron microscopes for quality control
The scanning electron microscope (SEM) is a valuable tool for understanding what is happening to a material or biological sample at the sub-microscopic level.
Steel beams to sofas: The silent carbon sink of the technosphere
A large amount will end up in landfills, incinerated, or simply become litter.
A new path to board-level reliability
Discover how MacDermid Alpha’s reliability enhancement tool provides a head start into a larger journey along the path to board-level reliability.
New hydrogen-powered trains to roll in Germany
Hydrogen-powered trains are entering passenger service in the Berlin-Brandenburg and Bavarian regions.
Powering an oil refinery with solar energy
In an unusual merger of renewable energy and fossil fuels, solar energy is being tapped to power an existing oil refinery.
How metrology will transform over the next decade
As the manufacturing industry undergoes swift digital transformation, metrology is set for a significant evolution. What advancements can we expect in new quality systems, and how is the role of the metrology office adapting to deal with persisting challenges and seize industry-wide opportunities?
Open-source digital twin for mobility testing
An open-source digital twin developed at the University of Michigan’s test center for connected and autonomous vehicles and technologies is now available to the public.
Zero-water cooling for data centers
Microsoft plans to implement water-free cooling systems across its new data center developments.
Need meter mixing for your battery manufacturing?
The S-Series by Fluid Research® is a compact, two-component system engineered for efficiency while dispensing.
The PrevEx Analyzer: Unmatched accuracy and safety for maximizing efficiency and profitability in industrial applications
The analyzer performs critical safety functions, protecting plant and personnel, while also providing the ability to increase productivity and profitability through process-control energy savings.
Ice storage to bolster grid reliability in California
A virtual power plant consisting of up to 193 cold thermal energy storage installations will be placed at commercial buildings statewide.
Daikin unveils high-performance air-to-water heat pumps for modern single-family homes
These systems use propane (R290) as the refrigerant and feature outdoor unit dimensions of 1,122 mm x 1,330 mm x 600 mm.
Three key fan laws explained: Airflow versus static pressure versus horsepower
These three fan laws explain how a fan’s airflow, pressure and power consumption change in response to a change in fan operating speed within certain fixed systems.
Using water to propel a satellite
A satellite successfully used water as a propellant to change orbit for the first time, leading the way to novel propulsion systems that are more efficient and run on inexpensive fuel.
Achieving precision and reliability: Best practices for operating and maintaining temperature humidity chambers
Learn how to operate a humidity chamber and explore the best practices using temperature humidity chambers.
Well, well, well: AI's orphaned oil mission
AI needs to perform flawlessly across maps of varying terrains, colors, and from perfectly new, to brittle and discolored.
Single-core three-phase power transformer features reduced size and weight for US Navy ships
The compact, militarized single-core three-phase transformer was designed for use within U.S. Navy shipboard power distribution systems.
Bolt monitoring system for wind turbines
The system detects broken bolts or studs in the blade root that connects to the hub and alerts operators immediately.