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New science-education subscription service for kids
21 Aug 2019 -
Seeking welder with 'golden arm,' developer turns to cobot system
01 May 2019 -
Listen to a Bit of Space History
15 Nov 2018 -
Watch: 13 Ocean Solutions for Climate Change
04 Oct 2018 -
A First for Flat Lenses: Full-Color Imaging
03 Oct 2018
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Video: This Cold War-era aviation tech gets new life in military testing
27 Aug 2026Source: Kevin J. HarriganRegent Craft has designed wing-in-ground aircraft that take advantage of a unique aviation principle to increase flight efficiency. That has sparked interest from U.S. defense agencies, although it was the Soviets who innovated here first. -
MOTIACT mechatronic grippers offer flexibility and precision
18 Aug 2026Source: GlobalSpec News DeskThe series is ideal for performing precise, consistent and accurately monitored gripping operations for moving parts, pallets and chucks in and out of CNC machines and automated work cells. -
Grip what others leave behind
14 Aug 2026Source: GlobalSpec News DeskSchmalz is expanding its portfolio with the finger gripper mGrip Basic and the control module SRCU Basic. -
The future of fluid handling: Predictive maintenance takes center stage
10 Aug 2026Source: Andy TomaswickBrownfield deployments offer the most current opportunities, pump and valve manufacturers are already integrating some of these predictive monitoring solutions into their offerings for greenfield applications -
Shoring up water reuse with PFAS removal
05 Aug 2026Source: S. HimmelsteinAn initiative to treat municipal wastewater to drinking standards before recharging aquifers will benefit from advanced ion exchange technology. -
UNIMOTION introduces new ironless LMLA motors
27 Jul 2026Source: GlobalSpec News DeskThe primary benefits include extremely high precision, high dynamics, the absence of cogging force and no attractive force between the motor and the magnetic plate. -
New autonomous technology streamlines naval mine detection and disposal
25 Jul 2026Source: Marie DonlonSIGURD’s developers believe that AUVs could be used to shorten that process with operators deploying the system directly into contested waters. -
Optris introduces Optris Connect
21 Jul 2026Source: GlobalSpec News DeskDesigned as the ideal starting point for new users, Optris Connect makes thermal imaging easier than ever. -
Arburg at Interplast 2026: Allrounder Trend
20 Jul 2026Source: GlobalSpec News DeskOn display will be an Allrounder 1800 e Trend, which will be producing 48 PP screw caps live. -
METCASE’s COMBIMET 19-inch rack cases are quick and easy to customize
30 Jun 2026Source: GlobalSpec News DeskEach aluminum enclosure features an anodized 19-inch front panel with modern ergonomic handles for easy removal from the rack. -
Nuvoton launches NuML Studio: A simple tool to build and deploy AI on microcontrollers
24 Jun 2026Source: GlobalSpec News DeskThe tool helps developers solve common problems when building endpoint artificial intelligence (AI), providing a clear path from real-time data collection to automatic firmware project generation. -
Advanced drone motor (ADM): Custom-engineered propulsion for next-generation UAVs
22 Jun 2026From materials to electromagnetic design, the ADM platform is developed with one goal in mind: enabling UAV manufacturers to achieve the exact performance profile their aircraft demands. -
A sewage ‘superhighway’ takes shape in Singapore
03 Jun 2026Source: Grace WatsonA superhighway of underground tunnels is under construction to help Singapore fulfill its water supply and reclamation services. -
Watch: Blue Origin rocket test goes boom
02 Jun 2026Source: Kevin J. HarriganAnother rocket bites the dust in the privatized space race. Billionaire owner vows to press on, but it's currently unclear when that can occur. -
Norton RazorStar product line expands with new fiber discs
02 Jun 2026Source: GlobalSpec News DeskThe discs now feature a stronger disc backing to extend product life and deliver a smoother operator experience. -
Improving coating performance and efficiency in agricultural equipment manufacturing — A case study: UNIA Group
01 Jun 2026UNIA Group, a leading European OEM with over 140 years of manufacturing experience, modernized its coating operations by implementing advanced powder and liquid finishing technologies. -
Inflatable ‘marshmallow’ wings could make drones safer, more efficient
26 May 2026Source: Marie DonlonThe team from Celeste Ecoflyers suggests that large, heavy drones tend to pose a significant cybersecurity risk, because they can be hijacked and potentially used for nefarious purposes by malicious hackers. -
Bottled lightning turns methane into liquid fuel
14 May 2026Source: S. HimmelsteinBursts of plasma convert methane into methanol without the high heat and pressures required in current industrial processes. -
Waste plastic to fuel future flights
13 May 2026Source: S. HimmelsteinA new facility will consume some of the 5 million tons/year of waste plastics generated in the U.K. alone and yield an ecologically sound aviation fuel. -
Teabags brew arsenic-free water
11 May 2026Source: S. HimmelsteinDevices composed of cellulose, embedded with magnetic iron oxide nanoparticles and filled with pulverized eggshells target arsenic in water.