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Educational sessions slated for BIOGAS AMERICAS 2025
The sessions will focus on the industry’s growth markets and its future landscape.
Next milestone achieved for the Eplan Data Portal
Access more than two-million sets of static device data from around five hundred manufacturers.
Magnet-powered miniature robots enable scalpel-free brain surgery
The robotic tools, which measure just 0.1 inch in diameter, can grip, pull and cut tissue. The tools are tiny because they are powered not by motors but by external magnetic fields.
Diagnostic tech rapidly identifies pathogens with near 100% accuracy
The researchers suggest that the new technique is remarkably faster and more accurate than traditional bacterial culture and polymerase chain reaction (PCR) analysis.
New dental treatment adopts high-tech coating to combat tooth decay
According to the Queen Mary University of London team, Varnish VLC is designed to replicate the natural properties of enamel, reducing wear and preventing damage.
New sensor-enhanced t-shirt helps patients leave the hospital sooner
According to its developers, the t-shirt enabled patients who had undergone urological surgery for cancer to feel safer and more reassured than a control group in a study of 70 individuals.
Bombproof Bushmaster truck now equipped to take down drones with cutting-edge tech
According to the companies, this combination will enhance soldier safety when in combat zones.
Pumps and valves composed of ultrathin elastomeric films prove lightweight, energy efficient
The pumps and valves being created by the Saarland researchers can reportedly operate entirely without external motors, thereby consuming little energy in the process.
Smart valves and actuators: Enhancing control in industrial fluid management
A deep dive into the significance of smart valves and actuators, their working principles, benefits and their role in modern industrial processes is a worthwhile summary and review.
Q&A with Richard Habering on how 'smart plastics' meet the demand for predictive maintenance
At Hannover Messe 2025, igus, the German manufacturer of high-performance plastics, will be there to showcase - among many other things - their new and evolving smart plastics product line. Head of smart plastics gave us an overview of what to expect!
New generation of laser sensors unveiled
This compact design integrates the controller within the sensor, streamlining installation and enhancing measurement quality by eliminating long cable runs.
Emergency rescue robot promises to administer first aid in the field
The robot can operate in extreme temperatures from -20° C to 55° C — which makes it appropriate for natural disaster response and rescue operations.
How nanotechnology can make a big impact on oil and gas wastewater applications
Nanoscience is transforming oil and gas wastewater treatment to reveal that it is the smallest innovations that present the industry’s biggest opportunities for improvement.
Seco transforms used carbide recycling with self-service platform
Customers can easily return used carbide tools and contribute to a circular economy while benefiting from a rewarding recycling experience.
Concentrated solar power systems for large-scale energy generation
Unlike photovoltaic systems, concentrated solar power uses mirrors or lenses to focus sunlight onto a receiver, generating heat that can drive a steam turbine to produce thermal power.
Thermal imaging for hydrogen flame detection and monitoring
Follow these guidelines to visualize ‘invisible’ hydrogen flames, improve situational awareness and keep technical staff safe.
Vacuums suck! They're great for powder handling
Increased emphasis on material contaminants, explosive dusts and digital technologies has created a new lane for vacuum-based powder handling technologies.
NORD elevates crane and cargo applications with innovative drive system solutions
NORD supplies complete drive solutions for crane applications including powerful MAXXDRIVE industrial gear units, high efficiency geared motors and drive electronics with scalable functionality.
SEW-EURODRIVE introduces DR2C motor, IE5 ultra-premium efficiency motor
The motor delivers maximum torque in a compact design, making it up to two frame sizes smaller than comparable IE3 asynchronous motors.
Introducing Venom: The US Air Force’s tiny spy robot
The Marten MK2 Pro was developed to enable emergency teams to survey potentially dangerous environments without exposing personnel to risk.