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FEATURED VIDEOS
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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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Tech digs deep for superhot geothermal energy
30 Jun 2025Source: S. HimmelsteinA hybrid drilling rig combines conventional and millimeter wave capabilities to exploit superhot geothermal wells. -
A solar assist for HVAC efficiency
26 Jun 2025Source: S. HimmelsteinA new control strategy for variable water temperature and variable flow enhances the efficiency of sola-driven heat pumps. -
Bouncing into action: US scientists develop seed-tossing shells without motors or electronics
25 Jun 2025Source: Marie DonlonThese jumping metashells, which could potentially be used in the future for seed dispersal in agricultural fields, do not rely on external stimuli to achieve bounce. -
New IKO elevating tables provide precise vertical positioning in tight spaces
23 Jun 2025Source: GlobalSpec News DeskThe system provides the exceptional vertical positioning accuracy required for semiconductor manufacturing — all in a compact size. -
New depalletizing solution launched by Plus One Robotics
23 Jun 2025Source: Marie DonlonThe DepalOne is a turnkey depalletizing solution developed to encourage flexible automation in modern warehouses. -
World’s first 20-ton twin-sonar drone transforms oceans into submarine hunting zone
23 Jun 2025Source: Marie DonlonThe vessel from SonarTech, dubbed ASW-USV or ASW-KUSV, is a 19 ft long, 2-ton-class platform composed of non-magnetic, fiber-reinforced polymer. -
Sames North America launches Nanobell 8 series: Automotive-grade finishing for all industries
19 Jun 2025Source: GlobalSpec News DeskA new generation of rotary bell atomizers is designed to bring automotive-grade coating performance to a broad range of industrial markets. -
The most powerful ground-based telescope ever built
18 Jun 2025Source: GlobalSpec News DeskAn industrial-scale coating solution was tailored to maintain peak optical performance of the Extremely Large Telescope in the harsh desert climate. -
Power-dense pancake motors in compact packages
16 Jun 2025Discover why lightweight axial flux -- or pancake -- motors are well-suited for medical and aerospace applications. -
Gas-powered system to fuel fracking projects
10 Jun 2025Source: S. HimmelsteinThe system is designed to bring optimum mechanical efficiency and simplicity to frac operations while utilizing 100% natural gas. -
Biogas to flow at wastewater treatment plant
04 Jun 2025Source: S. HimmelsteinA traditional wastewater treatment plant in San Francisco, California, is on course to transform into a renewable energy producer. -
The largest wave energy array in the UK
30 May 2025Source: S. HimmelsteinScheduled for installation in 2029, the 5 MW project will form the largest wave energy array in the U.K. -
Automatic wet blasting machine purpose-built for rapid, thorough cleaning and finishing of wire and cable products
29 May 2025Source: GlobalSpec News DeskThe Profelis wet blasting machine is specifically designed for the surface finishing of wires, cables, round bars and other types of continuous products like bandsaw blades. -
Element Materials Technology: Advancing fire safety with Element Toronto
23 May 2025Element is setting the benchmark for high-performance fire testing in construction, transportation and consumer products. -
LadyBug Technologies: Setting the standard for RF and microwave power measurement
23 May 2025Fast, accurate, traceable RF/microwave power sensors. True-RMS, pulse and thermocouple products. Patented NoZero NoCal. -
Modern machines for automated agriculture
22 May 2025Source: GlobalSpec News DeskAn automated transplanter provides assistance in day-to-day agricultural operations, as do the FAULHABER drive systems that are incorporated in this machine. -
‘Superwood’ is tougher than steel and stands up to fire and water
14 May 2025Source: Marie DonlonInventWood’s engineered wood product, called Superwood, is a byproduct of a molecular-level process that transforms natural wood into a material that is roughly a dozen times stronger and 10 times tougher than traditional wood. -
After cleaning water, these edible robots transform into fish treats
12 May 2025Source: Marie DonlonPowered by a gentle chemical reaction, these edible motorboat-inspired robots each measure 5 cm long, weigh roughly 1.43 grams and can glide across water at up to three times their body length per second. -
Kaeser Compressors leads in sustainability with new solar power systems
08 May 2025Source: GlobalSpec News DeskThe systems are projected to generate a combined total of 1,208,486 kWh of electricity in their first year of operation. -
Seco boosts threading productivity with expanded portfolio of taps
02 May 2025Source: GlobalSpec News DeskSeco expands its tap range with T30 for versatile use across materials and T35 for high-performance threading in specific materials for high-volume production.