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Collaborative Robotics Driving Manufacturing Productivity Gains
Automation can help improve process quality, consistency and throughput by allowing robots to perform repetitive, boring or unsafe tasks while humans engage in operations that require their superior cognitive abilities, skill and judgment.
Chile Taking Steps to Ban Plastic Bags in Coastal Regions
With an estimated 8 million tons of plastic being dumped into the sea each year, Chile’s President Michelle Bachelet signed a bill that will aim to ban plastic bags in over 100 coastal towns and villages.
Potentially Dangerous Chemical Lingers on Some Toothbrushes
An antibacterial agent currently banned in over-the-counter hygiene products continues to be an ingredient in a number of toothpaste brands where its residue collects on toothbrushes, exposing users to the ingredient time and again.
Darley Added as Aquabotix’s Latest Distributor
Aquabotix today announced the addition of W.S. Darley & Co. as a distributor for Aquabotix in the U.S.
How to Tell if You Need PCB Assembly Services
At Screaming Circuits we talk about PCB assembly as being our speciality, but conceptually, it's more of a case of us trying to remove some of your barriers.
Climate Fluctuations Affect Worldwide Wine Production
Global wine production, which has been affected by climate fluctuations, is experiencing a 50-year low according to the International Organisation of Vine and Wine (OIV).
Seeing the Doctor...Online
Inspired by a recent Pew Research Center study that determined six out of 10 Americans sought medical information online in 2013, researchers conducted a study to evaluate the quality of the health information available online.
Singapore Imposing Freeze on Number of Cars on Its Roads
Singapore recently announced that it will simultaneously halt the number of private vehicles on its roads and expand its public transportation system.
New Pollution Tax Takes Effect in London
Beginning Monday, drivers of all diesel and petrol vehicles registered before the Euro 4 emissions standards were introduced will be subject to an extra daily fee for driving through central London during the workweek.
Informational Video May Help Curb Gambling Addiction
Researchers from the University of Waterloo are hoping a video will help prevent people from developing gambling addictions—particularly to slot machines.
Removing Ice with a Gust of Wind
A new study examines the role that surface characteristics play in ease of ice removal.
MW Industries Acquired by American Securities
MW Industries announced that MWI was acquired by affiliates of American Securities in partnership with MWI management on September 29, 2017.
Online Ads to Track Your Location, App Use
Researchers from the University of Washington believe that smartphone ads purchased for the purpose of tracking a consumer's movements and app habits can be acquired for as little as $1,000.
Insect Population Experiencing Alarming Decline
Scientists observing over 60 protected areas in Germany for nearly 30 years are troubled by a significant decline in the insect population.
Dubai Is Home to World's Largest Solar Park
A 700 MW extension to the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park recently approved by the government of Dubai will make it the largest single-site concentrated solar power (CSP) project in the world.
LEGO Set to Release "Women of NASA" Kit
As holiday gift-giving season draws near, LEGO has announced the release of its “Women of NASA” kit.
Disinfectant Wipes Out Legionella From Hospital Water Supply
Using a pH neutral electrochemical solution (minus toxic chemicals) in combination with the patented membrane electrolytic reactor system, Ecas4 was able to create water safe for drinking, cleaning and manufacturing.
Wastewater Testing Could Give Early Warning System for Preventing Epidemics
Experts from the University of Bath and Stellenbosch University, South Africa, are jointly developing a notification system to alert communities to concerns with sewage systems.
Airplane and Drone Collide in Canada
Last Thursday, a Canadian passenger plane was struck by a drone mid-flight, becoming the first drone-plane collision reported in that country to date.
Swiss Team Wins Solar Decathlon
The team also took first place in the engineering competition with a perfect score of 100 points.