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  • Creative DIY projects for old gaming consoles

    Old game consoles can serve as the canvas for a variety of DIY electronics builds.

  • Battery systems and the need for their optimization

    Explore different battery-based energy storage technologies and opportunities for their optimization.

  • Robotic system promises to automate laundry

    The robot platform has been trained to autonomously put items in and pick them up from the washing machine following the completion of a washing cycle.

  • IMC WAVE 2022 analyzes sound, vibration according to standards

    IMC Test & Measurement has introduced its IMC WAVE 2022 — software for standard-compliant noise and vibration analysis with IMC data acquisition systems.

  • Video: New H-FLO series eccentric disc pumps for hygienic applications requiring high flow rates

    The H-FLO series also features an all-stainless-steel construction and fewer moving parts, resulting in reduced maintenance and downtime.

  • UCF awarded DOE grant for pre-packaged heating and cooling system to reduce energy use in older homes

    The pod system is expected to reduce energy use by 50% to 75% and is less disruptive to install relative to other upgrade solution.

  • GEFA double offset butterfly valve for cryogenic applications

    The valve is designed with a spherical sealing surface on the disc which allows switching with minimum wear and offers the highest level of tightness and low torques simultaneously.

  • The Warman WBH centrifugal slurry pump for high performance plus energy savings

    With the patented Wear Reduction Technology (WRT) integrated into the Warman WBH pump, handling of even the most difficult slurries is enhanced.

  • Enhanced safety and reliability with Emerson’s new ASCO series angle seat valves

    The series 290D has been specially designed with a highly reliable fluid control mechanism that delivers extremely safe shutdown.

  • Sonos is about to introduce its own voice assistant

    The audio tech giant will roll out its most important update to date on June 1.

  • AWWA kicks off Drinking Water Week by celebrating tap water being “There When You Need It”

    Learn more about the importance of water services and water infrastructure, especially in times of crisis.

  • Vacuum ejector: Understanding its working principle and some design parameters

    The design process of vacuum ejectors is iterative, requiring a lot of design modifications for best performance. Engineers are advised to set some design specifications during the early design stage, for example, the flow rate, pressure and temperature values of the motive gas.

  • Video: Celebrate Cinco de Mayo by laser engraving wine tumblers

    Read on and watch the video to learn more about this wine tumbler engraving project for any festive event.

  • This UV air purifier is simple, serene and strong

    With its high air flow rate, it provides fast and reliable protection — with a tested virus reduction of 99.99%.

  • Space weather forecasting with mobile phones? There’s an app for that

    Download the app to participate in this citizen science campaign, which runs until the end of July 2022.

  • Winners of the Lunar Robotics Design Contest

    Young engineers designed robots that dig through lunar soil for deployment on future NASA Artemis missions.

  • Fabric that can hear a heartbeat

    The fibers can also be made to produce sound, such as a recording of words or phrases that can be recognized by another fabric.

  • Innovative film turns down heat in PPE

    A person wearing a protective suit for an hour at 95° F will experience a heat index of around 147° F. This prolonged thermal load can cause heat stroke and even death, far beyond the common thought of discomfort.

  • London music venue to include world's largest LED screen

    The structure will include an immersive interior with the world's largest LED screen, as well as an eye-catching facade with a customizable LED system

  • Video: Free tool introduces youngsters to sustainable computing

    Budding engineers can now build and program sustainable, battery-free energy-harvesting devices with a new tool from Northwestern University.

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