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Custom doormats created with Epilog
From seasonal themes to abstract patterns and family names, a coir doormat can be personalized in nearly any way, making it a fantastic gift idea for all kinds of occasions.
Watch: Scare up these Halloween creations with lasers
Seasonally themed designs featuring patterns, family names or company logos can be created to spruce up one's surroundings or provide a new business revenue stream.
A role for microwave ovens in sustainable development
Rapidly reducing prices could lead to a meaningful role for microwave oven technology in a transition to cleaner energy.
Tech up, cost down: chainflex® flexible cables
igus® offers more than 30 different types of Ethernet chainflex® cables. You read that right. Why so many? Find out here how that selection benefits you and your machine.
UAV operators - micROM the corona camera with seamless integration
DayCor® micROM HD corona camera for drones that can be mounted seamlessly and scan powerlines.
Social interaction between inventors in all fields creates unconventional inventions
Researchers from The Ohio State University conducted found that disruptive inventions and innovations tend to come from research conducted in cities, not in the suburbs.
Video: Fiber optic resources for STEM teachers
The Fiber Optic Association has expanded its free resource offerings for STEM teachers and parent/student projects.
Laser cutting PPE face shields with Epilog
Since the pandemic started, it's been incredible seeing our customers using their lasers to create PPE for their community.
On-chip acousto-optic modulation shakes light with sound
A new hybrid circuit resolves the challenge of wideband actuation on photonic waveguides with ultralow electrical power.
Fresh air or quiet? An innovative device allows for both
Loudspeakers reduced noise coming through an open window by 10 decibels.
Laser engraving cooking utensils
Lasers can be used to engrave all kinds of items, from coffee cups to leather belts to awards. One often overlooked use of laser engraving is personalizing cooking utensils.
Company develops antimicrobial shopping cart guard to protect consumers
A consumer packaging company in collaboration with a plastics manufacturer has designed an antimicrobial “shield” for shopping cart handles amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Spinal cord stimulation system improves chronic pain treatment
Medical device company Nevro Corp. has received CE mark approval for its Senza Omnia Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS) system.
Smartphones could be the key to widespread COVID-19 testing
University of Pittsburgh professors are working on a way to make inexpensive, non-invasive at-home testing readily available, without the need of clinicians or special medical equipment.
Studying fluid dynamics could lead to better HVAC protection from airborne viruses
Current policies and solutions are based on outdated flow dynamics information, according to a Johns Hopkins team.
Watch laser leather engraving with the Epilog Fusion Pro
Applying the laser to leather can be an intriguing way to customize company products, design fashion accessories or create virtually any ornamental item in the makerspace.
4 tips for laser engraver maintenance
Like any other machine, laser engravers require maintenance to keep them running at optimal condition. Here are some tips on how to clean a laser engraver to keep it in top condition.
Polestar 2 is first to feature AVAS technology
The AVAS is specifically designed to increase safety by alerting pedestrians and cyclists to the approaching vehicle.
Video: IMI develops germ-free door opener, donates 100% of profits to local food pantries
The hands-free door opener allows people to open latch-less doors without using their fingers, arms or clothing.
Engineers design for disease diagnosis by high-tech toilet
The appliance operates autonomously by leveraging pressure and motion sensors while analyzing waste to detect the presence of various diseases.