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Vaughan chopper pumps handle all manner of material
The chopper pump from pump manufacturer Vaughan is a centrifugal pump that chops all incoming solids ahead of pumping.
Drive Intelligence for servo pumps
New software for servo pumps integrates directly into the drive for greater process reliability and efficiency in pressing and injection mold machines.
Monitor the Mars 2020 Perseverance mission with this NASA visualization tool
Eyes on the Solar System lets the user gauge the distance between Mars and the spacecraft at any time.
MONORAIL MR: Stable processes always assured
The roller-guided profiled linear guideways offer a robust quality solution for demanding applications subject to stringent demands for accuracy, such as for tooling machines.
Study: Self-excited droplets could naturally drive engines, pumps, oscillators
Researchers from Harvard’s John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) have developed a technique for controlling the movement of liquid droplets to naturally drive small-scale engines, oscillators and pumps.
Hydraulic Institute in search of pump experts to review ANSI updates
The Hydraulic Institute (HI), with the approval of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), is in search of qualified individuals in North America to participate in the draft review process for updated standards.
Low cost sensors effectively monitor fine particulates produced by wildfires
The utility of commercially available, low cost air quality monitors in accurately mapping regional and local levels of fine particulate matter associated with fire events was evaluated.
NIST develops exoskeleton test using optical tracking
The test will help better align the technology with the human user to maximize comfort levels.
Graphene-based sensor detects infections in 15 minutes
A graphene oxide-based sensor platform engineered by researchers in Germany promises to speed COVID-19 diagnostics by returning results in 15 minutes.
Team develops robotic chameleon tongue for drones, robots
Researchers from the Seoul National University of Science and Technology (SeoulTech) have developed a chameleon-like tongue to enable robots and drones to “grab” objects from a distance.
Insect-sized robot to carry out search and rescue, infrastructure inspection tasks
Researchers from the University of Southern California have developed a tiny robot that is powered by methanol and that moves via artificial muscle.
Resonant sensor developed for mail-in, no-touch COVID-19 test
A contactless, fast-scan test for COVID-19 under development at Iowa State University is expected to cost the user about $1 and would provide for at-home testing.
New pump series launched for the pharmaceutical industry
Fluid power company Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Group (WMFTG) has launched its new Certa Plus pump series for the pharmaceutical industry.
Fluid power company debuts new submersible pump
The submersible pump features a cast iron design and a mechanical seal design for protection against sand and abrasive materials encountered in wastewater streams, according to the company.
Flexim introduces non-intrusive flow meter
The Fluxus F721 XLF from Flexim is a non-intrusive ultrasonic flowmeter that precisely measures flowrates of 3 L/h and under in small pipes with diameters from 10 mm to 50 mm.
Krohne adds application diagnostics to its flow meters
Krohne, a global manufacturer and provider of process instrumentation, measurement solutions and services, has added application diagnostics to its H250 M40 variable area (VA) flow meter to increase application reliability.
KNF introduces next generation of Laboport pumps
Pump manufacturer KNF has introduced a new series of Laboport pumps including models N 96, N 820 G and N 840.
Chemical dispensing and dosing solutions company introduces new water-driven pump
The HydroMinder WDP uses perfluoropolymer (FFKM) seals in the lower end of the pump to ensure chemical compatibility and eliminate system failures.
Pump manufacturer debuts pump selection wheel
Pump Manufacturer North Ridge Pumps has introduced a new Pump Selection Wheel, which offers customers an overview of different pump types available for almost any application, all located on one chart.
Michigan to be home to proposed CAV corridor
A corridor to serve as the infrastructure for future vehicles is being developed in Michigan.