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A nuclear approach to wireless data transmission
Researchers successfully transmitted digital information wirelessly using nuclear radiation.
North American companies rush to add robots as demand surges
The rush to add robots is part of a larger upswing in investment as companies seek to keep up with strong demand.
Video: Simplified adjustment in injection molding machines
An integrated system for measuring injection pressure and nozzle contact force simplifies the maintenance and adjustment of plastic injection molding machines.
New range of SCARA robots released by Trio Motion Technology
The new range of SCARA robots include four different iterations spanning from a 400 mm arm range model with a 3 kg maximum load capacity to a 700 mm arm range version featuring a 6 kg maximum load.
A RAPID way to assess power system dynamics
An open-source computer code efficiently examines power systems and identifies electrical grid disruptions, such as power outages.
Drone trials for delivering blood to medics in the field prove successful
Because access to whole blood in the field is both limited and appropriate for treating hemorrhagic shock in tactical combat care, the USAMRDC TATRC demonstrated how drones could autonomously deliver such payloads in the field.
Tool targets cybersecurity risk for hydropower operators
The framework helps operators assess their risks and make informed investments for enhanced cybersecurity.
Thermal compressed air meter with integrated pressure and temperature sensor
Four process values can be read for effective energy management.
New lighting guidelines for public wellbeing
Studies suggest that getting the lighting right by introducing even subtle changes improves the quality of life for everyone.
Video: NASA to test laser communications
NASA is expecting to achieve transmission rates of 1.2 gigabits per second
Laser-based wireless power transmission
The ability to power devices remotely eliminates the need for replaceable batteries or reliance on environmental inputs such as sunlight to provide energy.
Drones: The future of healthcare?
Are drones the future of healthcare? Engineering360 suggests that they are with its review of some of the ways in which the technology has been applied in the healthcare industry.
Exploring the new age of welding
This emerging software can be used with all types of welding equipment whether it be manual, automated or even robotic welding systems.
Video: Researchers strive to teach robots to open doors autonomously
Opening doors has consistently been a challenge for robots due to their different shapes, sizes, different handles and the force required to open them, among other factors.
Video: Online platform taps satellite data to benefit water management
The system reports evapotranspiration trends in the drought-stricken western U.S. to help water managers, farmers and state officials better manage resources.
Video: Software platform monitors solar/storage project performance
The tool provides real-time insights into the performance and savings of solar plus energy storage systems operating in the field.
Video: New device detects wide range of VOCs
A new personal air-sampling system detects a range of pollutants from a badge about the size of a credit card.
African farmers gain a better way to measure soil carbon
Inexpensive, fast and accurate soil carbon measurements provided by a portable reflectometer benefit farming operations in sub-Saharan Africa.
Video: Underwater drone autonomously monitors oil and gas, offshore assets
ARV-i was designed to continuously monitor underwater assets such as oil and gas platforms, offshore energy installations, offshore aquaculture plants and offshore wind farms, among others.
Video: Surveying fish populations near oil and gas structures with autonomous robots
XOCEAN’s uncrewed surface vessel (USV) used sonar to gather data on the number of fish in marine ecosystems surrounding decommissioned oil and gas platforms.