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What is the Best Material for Electronics Thermal Management? Diamond Materials, Part 3
Diamond has the highest thermal conductivity of any material, which makes it an excellent choice for thermal management in electronic devices.
Gate Scientific’s Wi-Fi Precision Hotplate Stirrer
Gate Scientific has developed an innovative hotplate stirring system for heating and mixing liquid samples for research, product development and quality control applications in chemistry intensive industries.
Firm Offering 3D-printed Gun Blueprints for Sale Despite Ban
Despite the recent extension of a temporary restraining order banning the distribution of 3D-printed gun blueprints online, the firm behind the blueprints has found a way to bypass the ban.
Tech Startup Hopes to Commercialize Technology Capable of Detecting Deception
Thanks to a collaboration between the University of Arizona and tech startup Discern Science International Inc., technology capable of detecting deception may soon be available to a number of industries, for a variety of purposes.
Study: Russian Trolls Accused of Meddling in US Election Also Accused of Fueling Online Vaccination Arguments
The same accounts — composed of social media bots and Russian trolls — responsible for attempting to influence the United States election are also responsible for spreading false information about vaccinations on Twitter, according to U.S. researchers.
The Nuts and Bolts of Sustainable Design
Sustainable design is an important consideration when customers decide what product to purchase.
Using Virtual Reality to Prevent Dog Bites
It might one day be possible to teach dogs to not bite (literally) the hand that feeds using virtual reality (VR).
IBM Patents Design for Coffee-carrying Drone
Feeling the midday slump that often interrupts a productive workday? IBM may offer a future solution that won’t even require workers to leave their desks for a midday pick-me-up. The solution, according to a patent filed by the tech giant, is a coffee-carrying drone.
The Nuts and Bolts of Brushless DC Motors
Here is an overview of BLDC motors, their basic components, how they operate, how they differ and where they are used. Brushless motors are unique, complex, and arguably not commodity products.
Biodegradable Graphene Key to Successful Biomedical Devices
A new graphene is biodegradable and works with an unlikely source: our own bodies.
Synchrotron Tools Used to 3D Image Microscopic, Hydrogen-Induced Cracks in Metals for the First Time
In the past, these types of cracks have been impossible to study without destroying the metal.
How to Succeed as the Makerspace Movement Gains Steam
The maker movement is a growing trend based on the philosophy of doing, building and creating instead of just simply buying.
Hunter Industrial Fans Makes First IMTS Appearance
Visitors will have the opportunity to see the company’s Titan series 18-foot fan installed and operating at the booth.
Omega Engineering Helps Customers Get Started with Predictive Maintenance
A new informational site offers simple, off-the-shelf solutions, including sensors and software, to help users implement predictive maintenance programs.
Engineers Require New Skills as Technology Evolves
The ability to code is increasingly becoming an important skill set for engineers. Unfortunately, many engineering programs have not yet caught up with this change and most don’t require a solid programming curriculum. As a result, engineers tend to leave school proficient in a specialized software and with some scripting knowledge, but with little fundamental understanding of coding.
PLCopen Standards Accelerating Innovation and Efficiency Demonstrated at IMTS 2018
For the first time, PLCopen will attend the International Manufacturing Technology Show, demonstrating the application of PLCopen software standards with a high-speed, multi-axis machine.
Mahr Inc. to Feature New Contour Measurement, Optical 3D Surface Metrology and Digital Micrometers at IMTS 2018
MarSurf and Micromar product lines offer new levels of speed, productivity and precision.
Murata Machinery USA to Demo New Muratec Turning Systems at IMTS 2018
The line of Muratec turning machines will be on display, including live demonstrations.
Going High-tech to Help the Homeless
An unexpected consequence of carrying around less cash and purchasing items instead with debit and credit cards is that consumers have less spare change to give to homeless people.
Watch: Drone Delivery Beyond the Visual Line of Sight, Smartphone App to Detect Strokes, World's Most Fuel-Efficient Vehicle
Drone Delivery Beyond the Visual Line of Sight, Smartphone App to Detect Strokes, World's Most Fuel-Efficient Vehicle