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The Olympus OLS5100 smart experiment manager simplifies data acquisition and analysis
A semi-automated experiment manager for quick and efficient surface metrology experiment workflows
Watch: Specimen collection tube decapping now automated
The pre-analytical function of decapping a specimen collection tube can now be automated.
Watch: Fever sensor cleared for inclusion in injectable cardiac monitor
The injectable device designed to help cardiologists detect and diagnose cardiac arrhythmias remotely now has an additional role in monitoring for signs of fever.
Video: Earring enables glucose monitoring in style
A non-invasive blood glucose monitoring approach based on a fashionable wearable device replaces the finger prick sting with bling.
Watch how CRISPR and smartphone tech combine to detect COVID-19
The diagnostic uses a smartphone camera to provide accurate results in under 30 minutes.
Flying car startup acquires Uber Elevate
Uber will further invest in Joby to the tune of $75 million.
Testing photovoltaics under real-world conditions
A photovoltaic testing system measures system voltage as a function of light intensity in outdoor settings for real-time performance measurement and diagnostics.
Sorting with unfailing precision
The young company Unchained Robotics uses ifm's 3D sensor O3D to automate sorting and pick and place tasks by robot.
Ford begins testing lidar sensors in self-driving truck pilot
The company will use Velodyne’s H800 solid-state lidar in its autonomous truck development.
Video: New hybrid qualification tester for cables
The hybrid tester bridges the gap in existing test equipment between network connectivity and standards-based cable testing.
Automating healthcare: These robots are taking over surgical tasks
Doomsday prophecies about artificial intelligence (AI) and robots taking over jobs is not as far-fetched as previously thought if the healthcare industry is any indication.
Distributed drive system designed for conveyor applications
The system combines motor, frequency converter and gear box as one complete solution in a motor-mounted and wall-mounted version.
Adios, Arecibo: World’s largest radio telescope to go dark
After 57 years of scanning deep-space skies for asteroids, pulsars and mysterious bursts of distant radio waves, Arecibo Observatory in Puerto Rico is set to be decommissioned and demolished.
First autonomous electric refrigerated trailer is ready for the road
Kinetic energy generated by the trailer is converted into electricity, which is then stored in a battery pack to power the refrigeration unit.
Accelerating nacelle technology for use in supersonic airliners
Collins Aerospace and Boom Supersonic will collaborate on engine systems for Boom’s Overture aircraft.
Photoelectric system design and the advantages of a distributed system
A photoelectric system uses visible or infrared light to perform a variety of functions in both industrial and commercial applications, such as measuring distance or detecting the presence or absence of one or more objects.
Researchers hope to put a cork in wine fraud
A molecular fingerprinting technique based on fluorescence spectroscopy offers a fast, simple method of authenticating wine.
NASA to develop autonomous systems for air taxis with Wisk
The partnership will address challenges to safety and contingency management.
Video: Vacuum conveyors fit additive manufacturing needs
The Piab premium steel grade piFLOW®p vacuum conveyor technology is well suited to solve challenges related to additive manufacturing.
Flying car hub to launch in 2025 in central Florida
Startup Lilium is working with a construction company on the first Vertiport.