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A nondestructive method to catch cracks in concrete
Successfully demonstrated at the laboratory scale, the method could be used to diagnose cracking phenomena in dams, bridges and other concrete structures.
Video: Prime primed for vertical launch from the UK
The biofuel-propelled reusable rocket now sits on its pad at Space Hub Sutherland in northern Scotland.
Video: Peekytoe crab-inspired remote-controlled robot paves the way for micro-robots
Inspired by the peekytoe crab, the half a millimeter-wide robotic crab is smaller than a flea and is capable of bending, twisting, walking, crawling and jumping.
Why heat pumps are key to decarbonizing HVAC
Improvements in and greater deployment of heat pump systems offer a route to HVAC system decarbonization.
Video: Throwable surveillance bot promises to keep military, law enforcement safe
Using its onboard cameras, sensors and LED lights, the SIGYN Mk1 Recon System can report real-time intelligence to soldiers or police officers located remotely without risking their lives.
TID accepts grant for solar panels on canals expanding on University of California study
The panels will generate up to a total of 5 MW. Although this is less than 1% of the peak demand by the 100,000 plus customers in TID, if successful, the idea could spread elsewhere on the 250 miles of canal.
Global Data Vision launches new solution for the global standards community
The Global Directory was developed as an innovative platform for international organizations and is the world’s first central repository for industry-specific lab and testing services.
Video: Underwater robots deployed to harvest eDNA
Ocean scientists from the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute and the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration have deployed long-range autonomous underwater vehicles equipped with environmental sample processors designed to autonomously harvest evidence of the marine life entering various ocean regions under examination.
Presenting the E2H-ESD electro-hydraulic actuator for emergency shutdown valves
A wide range of temperature ratings makes the E2H-ESD series actuators suitable for use in diverse applications under different temperature conditions.
12 common HVAC communication protocols
Discover the functions and common use cases of the numerous HVAC communication protocols available, both open and proprietary.
Multi-legged counter-terrorism robot in development
The multi-legged, walking defense robot will reportedly feature an unmanned weapons system and advanced autonomous technology.
Furthering nuclear fuel performance with machine learning
The approach will improve performance predictions for uranium-zirconium fuel, a likely candidate for next-generation nuclear power reactors.
Video: Drone maker introduces its lidar-enhanced indoor mapping drone
The collision-tolerant drone, according to the drone maker, features a light detection and ranging (lidar) sensor for indoor 3D mapping applications.
HVAC trends in the fight against COVID-19
Two years into a global pandemic, here are the HVAC strategies most common for mitigating the spread of COVID-19.
What is HVAC demand-control?
What is DCV? And how can it save energy and money while improving air quality?
Festo introduces the first pneumatic cobot
The Festo Cobot makes using cobots even cost-effective for small and medium-sized companies, as they often rely on manual work processes. This is achieved because of the flexible application options so that small batch sizes or work steps can also now be processed automatically.
Video: Autonomous forklift aims to keep the supply chain running
The autonomous forklift, dubbed Trey, autonomously loads and unloads pallets in warehouse spaces, saving human workers an estimated 80% of their time.
Data depict a recent surge in US traffic fatalities
The increased trend in traffic fatalities recorded in 2020 has continued into 2021.
This robot dog offers safe and reliable site management
The challenging terrain did not slow the robot, which surveilled and accurately mapped a comprehensive view of the site's construction progress and maintenance operations.
DOE launches Geothermal Geophone Prize design competition
A new prize has been launched by the agency to fast-track U.S. innovation in seismic sensors in support of enhanced geothermal systems.