HEADLINES ARCHIVE
Tracking Fukushima radiocontamination with snakes on a plain
Rat snakes can serve as reptilian bioindicators of radiocontamination.
Drug testing with a blood-brain barrier on a chip
The device can advance the study of pharmaceutical compound interaction with the blood-brain barrier without the need to rely on laboratory animal models.
High-performance laser distance sensor for industrial applications
The high-performance optoNCDT ILR2250 laser distance sensor is used whenever large measuring ranges and high accuracy are required. It can be installed at distances up to 100 m, and even up to 150 m with a reflector film. This sensor impresses when measuring dark, structured and poorly reflecting
Cam follower prevents metal-to-metal wear when handling high loads
The devices resist heat and contamination to improve bearing lifetime.
Novel thermometer expands opportunities in quantum computing and thermodynamics
The device can simply and quickly measure temperatures during quantum calculations with extremely high accuracy.
Artificial “chameleon skin” detects seafood spoilage with color change
A hydrogel chemosensor based on the material changes color in response to amine vapors released by microbes as fish spoils.
Air quality sensor tracks urban pollutants in real time
The sensor proactively measures nitrogen dioxide, nitric oxide, ozone, carbon monoxide and particulate matter.
Tool promises to open air space quicker following space operations
The tool automates the delivery of real-time data about space operations.
Smart foam to give robots self-repairing capabilities, sense of touch
Foam is self repairing, mimics human sense of touch.
Video: Addition of electrostatic footpads enable this robot to swerve, pivot
Robot is an enhanced version of a previously designed cockroach-like robot.
Decision support tool fosters irrigation system modernization
The software tool can help assess the costs and benefits of irrigation modernization.
Video: Telescopic energy chain saves space on robots
Users can save space on the third axis of their robot, up to 83% weight, and high costs for retraction systems.
Video: Kit-style linear encoders for high accuracy positioning
The miniature three-field scanning sensor is offered with a variety of different frame designs.
Water quality sampling by drone
The system reduces the time of water sample collection by 75%.
Remote monitoring for facilities
The ability to maximize operational effectiveness and improve production quality requires sophisticated remote monitoring.
Technology advancements continue to transform mobility markets
ElectroCraft provides high-efficiency solutions for mobile robotics including medical robots, warehouse robots, industrial robots and more.
Video: SMT updates transmission development software
The software features new transmission and driveline modeling and analysis capabilities.
Better cleaning at food processors with swab test
ATP monitoring and microbiological enumeration can verify and improve the efficacy of cleaning and sanitation practices.
NIST tests biopharmaceutical quality control method
The method detects multiple types of potential impurities in biopharmaceutical products with a single-step test.
Fieldpiece mobile app offers industry-leading wireless range for HVACR pros
The app measures, tests and reports findings from a distance of up to 1,000 ft.