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Video: Torque wrench communicates for accurate screw connections
The electronic torque wrench is ideal for all standard measuring processes to use in quality assurance, process optimization, research and development.
Robot mimics krill in underwater environments
In the lab, researchers achieved the desired speed and kinematics with the RoboKrill and expect to eventually use the robot to explore marine environments.
A new tool to measure material elasticity
The elasticity of materials can now be measured at a microscopic scale by tracking the speed of sound across individual crystals.
Watch a portable biosensor quickly test water quality
A low-cost hand-held device gauges the quality and safety of drinking water in minutes.
RIGOL debuts its most powerful oscilloscope ever
The new DS70000 series is available in either 3 or 5 GHz bandwidths and combines the new UltraVision III oscilloscope technology and UltraReal spectrum analysis technology into RIGOL’s most powerful test and measurement instrument ever.
First micro data logger introduced by Timestrip
The TL520 is a single use device providing an immediate irreversible indication of over- and under-temperature conditions using built-in LED lights. Accuracy is quoted as ±0.5º C over the normal operating range.
Turing AI debuts its Turing security robot
Turing Vision enables clients to search, receive alerts and analyze patterns of detections across all locations and historical data, including Turing Robot's livestream, without limitations.
A bug-like robot that can squeeze through just about anything
To mimic the movements of trap jaw ants, mantis shrimp and fleas that are capable of jumping across surfaces, the researchers built the insect-like robots using polymeric artificial muscle.
Construction site drones save lives, time and investments
A large portion of construction site injuries and fatalities are linked to falling; a continued approach to reducing falls could mean 300 lives saved yearly.
Video: Solar technology to deliver for DHL
Roof-mounted solar mats will curb emissions, operating costs and fuel use in 67 delivery trucks.
Video: Rheinmetall introduces its Skyranger 30 HEL
The Skyranger system can autonomously monitor airspace in search of threats and can reportedly select the appropriate effector to respond, protecting both mobile units and stationary infrastructure and facilities from aerial threats.
Snakehead underwater drone makes its debut
According to its developers, the Snakehead is capable of performing intelligence-gathering missions, deployed ahead of a submarine to scout and monitor specific locations.
Robot security dogs headed for the border
Automating border security will reportedly alleviate the burden on human border agents and officers, according to the DHS.
Robots moving into the manufacturing space
Follow along with Engineering360 to see some of the more recent examples of technology automating the manufacturing space.
New rifle scope predicts a bullet's trajectory
Compatible with most NATA and U.S. Army rifles, the technology reportedly offers between one times and eight times magnification.
Folding drone to be employed in US Army reconnaissance missions
Skydio will supply its X2D line of foldable drones to the U.S. Army as part of its Short Range Reconnaissance (SRR) Program for conducting short range reconnaissance and surveillance activities.
Munich Re backs Dynamic Infrastructure’s digital analysis solution with 99% detection guarantee
The coverage, a first for the industry, provides assurance that 99% of any critical faults will be detected and reported in time to prevent structural failure.
Leech- and origami-inspired sensor lets robots take blood pressure
The researchers reportedly mimicked the suction and folding mechanisms characteristic of both leeches and origami respectively to build the 3D-printed leech-inspired origami (LIO) sensors.
Fuzzy Logic makes robotics agile at MBDA
The first use case selected was the tedious, manual cleaning of molds used to manufacture composites.
Automation is critical to expanding needs of private aerospace manufacturing
The rising private sector invested in space has created a new industry with opportunities for manufacturers to claim.