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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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Robotics firm introduces its new robotic welding system
15 Aug 2022Source: Marie DonlonThe new “FastARC” welding cobot features a Fanuc CRX-10iA/L 6-axis robot mounted on a mobile platform. -
Team develops safer anti-cavity, teeth whitening coating
12 Aug 2022Source: Marie DonlonThe new hydrogel coating is the combination of bismuth oxychloride nanoparticles, copper oxide nanoparticles and sodium alginate, which is activated by safer green light. -
Video: Fuel-flexible generators fired with ammonia and hydrogen
11 Aug 2022Source: S. HimmelsteinThe system is designed to dynamically switch between natural gas and renewable fuels like biogas and hydrogen, delivering both high efficiency and low emissions. -
Electromechanical robots that are faster than cheetahs
11 Aug 2022Source: Marie DonlonThe steerable robots, which are controlled using a magnetic field and powered using a battery pack or tether, were constructed using soft, tiny electromagnetic actuators featuring embedded liquid metal coils. -
Video: Record efficiency for nuclear-based hydrogen production
10 Aug 2022Source: S. HimmelsteinEfficient high-temperature electrolysis paves the way for large-scale hydrogen production in the nuclear industry. -
BladeBug wind turbine robot gets new coat of armor
10 Aug 2022Source: Marie DonlonThe six-legged BladeBug robot from the company of the same name can remotely traverse wind turbine blades, scanning them for inconsistencies, imperfections and cracks. -
Watch this robot traverse curved steel walls
09 Aug 2022Source: Marie DonlonThe robot from Sumitomo Heavy Industries is able to traverse curved steel walls thanks to magnetic adhesion. -
Video: How aircraft hydraulic systems work
09 Aug 2022Source: Kevin J. HarriganIn recent weeks, there have been at least two notable aircraft hydraulic failures, which thankfully resulted in no plane crashes or passenger injuries. -
Video: Case debuts its compact dozer loader
08 Aug 2022Source: Engineering360 News DeskThe hallmark advancement of the CASE Minotaur DL550 is the chassis-integrated C-frame with six-way dozer blade. The C-frame hydraulically couples into both the chassis of the machine, as well as the attachment coupler. -
Watch: Robot bartender strives to improve customer relations
08 Aug 2022Source: Marie DonlonDubbed BRILLO, the robotic system features a humanoid bust, two robotic arms for making drinks and a monitor-based face capable of producing different facial expressions according to interactions with human customers. -
Watch this reconfigurable robot change shape
06 Aug 2022Source: Marie DonlonIn addition to modifying its shape to pass through narrow spaces, the robot can reconfigure itself by widening its stance when handling heavy objects. -
VERICUT releases Version 9.3 – Smarter software for smarter machining
05 Aug 2022Source: Engineering360 News DeskThe utility of the software is expanded for machine simulation, verification and optimization for all types of CNC machining, additive and hybrid manufacturing processes. -
Video: DURABIO, a plant-based bio plastic, adopted for industry’s first biomass helmet
04 Aug 2022Source: S. HimmelsteinThe bio-based plastic offers excellent scratch resistance, color retention, durability and heat resistance. -
Robotics-driven kiosks promise smoothies in under a minute
30 Jul 2022Source: Marie DonlonThe ROBOJuice kiosks feature humanoid robots that rely on artificial intelligence (AI) for recognizing ingredients, recipes and food preparation techniques. -
Video: University explores geothermal heating option
29 Jul 2022Source: S. HimmelsteinCornell University is exploring the potential of onsite geothermal resources to provide campus heating services. -
Watch these dead spider legs become reanimated
27 Jul 2022Source: Marie DonlonTo further the area of research called necrobiotics, researchers attempted to mimic the flexor muscles of the wolf spider, which enable spider legs to extend outward via hydraulic pressure. -
Take control with Flomatic's AIS compliant automatic control valves
27 Jul 2022Flomatic’s NSF/ANSI 61 AIS automatic control valves are available in sizes 1.25 to 36 inches. -
Video: A new generation of robot-ready frameless servo motors
25 Jul 2022Source: Engineering360 News DeskThe motors introduce features that simplify the design of collaborative, surgical, aerospace and defense and other robots while optimizing performance in a lighter, more compact package. -
Video: A step closer to human heart biofabrication
22 Jul 2022Source: Cari CooneyThe leading cause of death in the U.S. is heart disease. -
Video: Airlines to explore carbon capture technology
20 Jul 2022Source: S. HimmelsteinA group of major airlines is pursuing the purchase of carbon removal credits and carbon sequestration technology to offset the emissions from air travel.