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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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TSE´s agricultural canopies: PcVue at the heart of a system of photovoltaic shades
30 Jun 2023Source: GlobalSpec News DeskThe supervisory control and data acquisition system installed at an agrivoltaic shading system manages a database of 25,000 data points. -
Sponge-jamming device softens the touch of robotic arms
30 Jun 2023Source: Marie DonlonTo achieve variable stiffness in its design, the team outfitted the end of a rigid robotic arm with the silicone sponge, making the robot-object point of contact safe. -
This robot chef is taking on salads
29 Jun 2023Source: Marie DonlonThe team trained the robotic chef using a neural network — which had previously been programmed to identify objects such as fruits and vegetables in the recipes — and by showing the robot several salad recipes. -
Video: Cobot automates fastening processes
28 Jun 2023Source: S. HimmelsteinThe turnkey robotic screwdriving assembly cell can be implemented on an existing line or as a portable workstation. -
Autonomous robot promises to stave off spotted lanternflies
28 Jun 2023Source: Marie DonlonThe TartanPest robot is comprised of an all-electric tractor, a robotic arm and computer vision, which enables the robot to navigate fields and forests to locate and destroy spotted lanternfly egg masses. -
Researchers eye bugs as robotic end effectors
26 Jun 2023Source: Marie DonlonThe researchers selected pill bugs, also known as woodlice, as potential end effectors along with chitons, or marine mollusks, thanks to their reported natural reflex to grasp objects. -
Video: A wave energy converter for everyone
23 Jun 2023Source: S. HimmelsteinThe modular design allows scaling up to meet greater power demands or for use in hybrid applications. -
Video: Westinghouse unveils new small modular reactor design
22 Jun 2023Source: S. HimmelsteinThe design is a scaled-down version of the company's AP (Advanced Passive) 1,000 Generation III+ pressurized water reactor. -
New rescue system designed for offshore structures
20 Jun 2023Source: Marie DonlonThe Swift Rescue Conveyor System, as the name suggests, works like a conveyor system to pull those who have fallen from ships and offshore structures out of the water. -
See PCB assembly in action from Advanced Assembly
20 Jun 2023Get an insider's look at quick-turn PCB assembly with this video from Advanced Assembly. -
To reduce waste and increase production, Arcoprofil chose a VICIVISION machine for turned parts
19 Jun 2023Source: GlobalSpec News DeskThe machine helps the manufacturer conserve energy, increase production efficiency, reduce waste and lower carbon dioxide emissions. -
The 2026 24 hours of Le Mans will allow hydrogen race cars, Toyota delivers with the GR H2
19 Jun 2023Source: Tara Hurlin, Hemmings Motor NewsToyota unveiled its hydrogen-powered GR H2 race car concept ahead of the 2023 24 Hours of Le Mans at the Circuit de la Sarthe in western France. -
Prospects for deep borehole disposal of nuclear waste in the UK
16 Jun 2023Source: S. HimmelsteinWhile directional borehole disposal technology cannot completely negate the need for a central geological disposal facility, it can still play a key role in dealing with the national nuclear waste inventory. -
AGXX technology by Heraeus Precious Metals successfully tested on Aponix modules for vertical farming
16 Jun 2023Source: GlobalSpec News DeskThe product line for vertical farming protects against biofouling by using the innovative antimicrobial technology AGXX from Heraeus Precious Metals. -
Video: Electra Battery Materials rethinks EV supply chain
15 Jun 2023Source: GlobalSpec News DeskWith the development of their new Battery Materials Park, Electra Battery Materials brings the electric vehicle (EV) supply chain closer to North American auto manufacturers. -
JFrog and Atlassian simplify DevOps-centric security
15 Jun 2023Source: GlobalSpec News DeskJFrog Xray data can now be surfaced in Jira, making software security and compliance an integrated part of developers’ workflows, and giving teams the confidence to deliver trusted releases with ease and speed. -
Watch this shape-shifting seed robot explore the environment
14 Jun 2023Source: S. HimmelsteinThe wireless, biodegradable and battery-free robot was demonstrated to transform itself and explore the environment autonomously. -
Video: Nuclear power and the fate of US air quality
13 Jun 2023Source: S. HimmelsteinIncreased use of fossil fuels to fill the energy gap associated with U.S. nuclear power plant retirements could cause more than 5,000 premature deaths. -
DIN-Rail terminal blocks
08 Jun 2023DIN-rail terminal blocks are used in nearly every industry that requires hardwired interconnections of some type. -
Reell's first hollow-axis friction hinge allows wire pass-through for data and power
07 Jun 2023Source: GlobalSpec News DeskThe easily mounted hollow torque hub allows for wire pass through to electronic devices and monitors.