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Mitsubishi Electric Automation to showcase its workforce development program, “Diamondworks!,” at ACTE’s CareerTech VISION 2024
Visit Mitsubishi Electric Automation at the event for a collaborative showcase of solutions and programs dedicated to educating the next generation of engineers.
New underwater drones developed for mine detection, reconnaisance
The STM NETA 300 from the defense firm Savunma Teknolojileri Mühendislik ve Ticaret A.S (STM) is an unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV) that is currently in the pool and sea testing phase, with plans to make the underwater drone operational soon.
New drone aims to deliver 24-hour surveillance power
The developers of the K1000ULE claim that the UAS is intended for long missions, offering the U.S. Army aerial tier network extension (ATNE), electronic warfare (EW) and intelligence surveillance reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities.
Radar stethoscope promises a future of effortless health monitoring
The device uses a 24 GHz continuous-wave radar system that bounces electromagnetic waves off fully clothed bodies.
New self-healing zinc coating slashes sewer clogging by 30%
To prevent fatbergs, the team created a zinc-enhanced polyurethane coating that works by reducing the release of calcium from concrete, which is a key ingredient in the formation of fatbergs.
New spy drone flies for 5 hours, fires guided bombs
The new drone, dubbed P550, can also reportedly drop bombs during strike missions and was designed under the U.S. Army’s Long-Range Reconnaissance (LRR) program.
At Automation Fair, AI is becoming a native feature
Artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies are impacting automation technologies in exciting, novel ways- and becoming a base feature in some systems.
Water harvester keeps solar cells cool
The solution combines atmospheric water harvesting technology and a lubricant coating and relies on passive radiative cooling in a gravity-assisted design that requires no electricity.
FPT Industrial’s XCURSOR 13 wins the first Alternative Engine Award, blazing a trail for future internal combustion engines
The multi-fuel single base engine designed to run on diverse fuels is the first winner of the Alternative Engine Award.
Chemist robot set to transform science labs worldwide
Luke features two robotic arms and is outfitted with a visual system, an artificial intelligence (AI) computing platform and human-machine interaction software.
What an earthquake prediction test can tell you about your solar panels
Scientists consider how a material's surface will interact with its surroundings before choosing it.
Mapping the future of global biomass resources
Current and future sustainable biomass supply estimates around the world have been compiled.
Curtiss-Wright unveils new Exlar GTF food grade actuator
The electric actuator product now includes hygienic actuators with U.S. Food and Drug Administration-approved materials and finishes.
Digital Twin: What's OpenUSD?
It facilitates collaboration across various tools and platforms in real time.
New Age Industrial announces Leah Miller of Pro Reps West as winner of the NAFEM 2025 Custom Product Design Contest
The contest challenges foodservice industry professionals to design groundbreaking aluminum equipment solutions.
EXAIR’s TurboBlast Safety Air Gun with gate valve offers incredible power with variable force
With the help of an easy-adjust gate valve, the TurboBlast can be fine-tuned to meet the user’s specific needs on the fly.
Expanding your insights: Selecting your next digital microscope
Discover how comprehensive features, advantages and support options of advanced models like the DSX1000 digital microscope can revolutionize scientific and industrial research.
Beetle-inspired robot shows off its object manipulation skills
Taking inspiration from dung beetles, which walk differently than other six-legged creatures and are capable of manipulating objects much larger than they are, the team studied the mechanics of the insect.
Robotic shorts promise to keep the elderly active
The aptly named WalkOn shorts work much like the technology behind electric bikes, wherein the system detects and measures movement and then augments it with power from motors.
New laser vibration sensing tech promises to expedite landmine detection
According to its developers, the laser multibeam vibration sensor technology is expected to help locate some of the more than 110 million active landmines worldwide left behind from previous wars.