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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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EDP tests construction of its first solar park with automation technology
31 Oct 2024Source: GlobalSpec News DeskAutomation technology will be tested during the construction of a solar energy park on Spain. -
Dynamic Conveyor to showcase modular, sustainable and low maintenance conveyors at PACK EXPO International 2024
22 Oct 2024Source: GlobalSpec News DeskThese systems are engineered to minimize maintenance requirements while maximizing productivity, ensuring that production lines run smoothly and efficiently. -
Servo motors growing smarter and more efficient than ever with IO-Link Wireless enhancements
22 Oct 2024Source: GlobalSpec News DeskThe integration of CoreTigo’s TigoAir 2 embedded system-on-module into Siboni’s servo motors is a leap forward in intelligent motion control solutions. -
Victrex announces full commercial availability of LMPAEK Granules and Powders: Elevating performance and process efficiency in thermoplastic applications
15 Oct 2024Source: GlobalSpec News DeskThese polymers offer proven high-temperature performance, lightweighting benefits and exceptional processability across a broad range of industries and applications. -
New agribot promises to cut costs, tackle labor shortages
14 Oct 2024Source: Marie DonlonThe team explained that the prototype picks strawberries using its robotic arm, and it then weighs each strawberry before it places the fruit in its packaging. -
Microreactor technology enters advanced testing phase
14 Oct 2024Source: S. HimmelsteinThe eVinci microreactor could potentially start testing at the world’s first microreactor test bed as early as 2026. -
Robotic 'finger' taking patients' pulses
14 Oct 2024Source: Marie DonlonThanks to the robot’s sophisticated sense of touch, the researchers suggest that the technology could one day make it easier for doctors to detect diseases like breast cancer early on, when they are more treatable. -
OGP announces Smartscope M-series, the next evolution of the popular 3D multisensor metrology systems
11 Oct 2024Source: GlobalSpec News DeskThe metrology systems have been equipped with enhancements in image accuracy, optics and throughput. -
This tree planting robot is inspired by the pangolin
10 Oct 2024Source: Marie DonlonTaking inspiration from the pangolin, the new robot dubbed the Plantolin is designed to dig and disperse seeds, traveling along on its two wheels and using its long, movable tail for balance. -
Team builds rebar-tying robot for construction sites
10 Oct 2024Source: Marie DonlonThe robot can reportedly outperform any human at the rebar tying job and can complete one task in just five second versus the three to four times that amount of time for a human worker to perform that same job. -
Chip splitter inserts provide effective chip control for milling stability
09 Oct 2024Source: GlobalSpec News DeskTwo new chip splitter milling inserts lower the stress on both the machine and cutting tool for improved milling process stability. -
Keysight introduces advanced 14-bit precision oscilloscope for general applications
09 Oct 2024Source: GlobalSpec News DeskThe instrument delivers four times the signal resolution and half the noise floor of other general-purpose oscilloscopes. -
Vernay VoltaVent wins Silver Edison Award
09 Oct 2024Source: GlobalSpec News DeskThe award recognizes the development of this pioneering battery ventilation device designed to enhance safety and efficiency in battery systems. -
Build faster with precise plug and play motion systems
06 Oct 2024Build custom motion systems with modular solutions including pre-integrated mechanics, motors, encoders and controllers. -
Sensor and actuator connection terminal blocks
06 Oct 2024Altech's CP Series terminal blocks enable tool-free connections for ferruled wires with a slim design. -
Training facility brings the Moon to Earth
04 Oct 2024Source: S. HimmelsteinThe Moon’s surface has been recreated at a lunar analogue facility in Cologne, Germany. -
Charting a green course in aerospace decarbonization
01 Oct 2024The shift toward sustainable aviation is driven by regulatory mandates, technological innovations and increased awareness of environmental impacts. -
A drone for cleaning up after dogs
01 Oct 2024Source: Marie DonlonThe Poopcopter relies on real-time computer vision and machine learning algorithms to scan a predetermined region, like a backyard, for instance. -
Delta BreezeFresh DC supply fan revolutionizes ventilation with smart and economical fresh air solutions
23 Sep 2024Source: GlobalSpec News DeskThis DC fresh air supply fan is designed to deliver quiet, energy-efficient operation for both residential and commercial applications. -
Automate faster (and cheaper!) with Zaber positioning stages
23 Sep 2024Build single or multi-axis systems. Built-in motors, encoders, controllers. One week lead-times. No minimum quantities.