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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.
Healthcare personnel may soon be remotely operating ventilators, other life-saving equipment
Researchers from Johns Hopkins University have developed a robotic system that enables hospital staff to operate ventilators and other life-saving equipment remotely.
Watch: Low-cost emergency ventilator design is freely available
Plans for the acute shortage ventilator, which can be assembled with standard hospital components for about $400, are freely available from Stanford University.
Photonics-based sensors enhance industrial wastewater monitoring
A sensor based on quantum cascade laser frequency combs has been designed to monitor produced water quality in the oil industry by use of mid-infrared light sources.
Efficiency exceeds 100% for black silicon photodiode
Efforts by an international research team to boost photodetector performance have documented a 130% external quantum efficiency value for black silicon induced-junction photodiodes.
Video: Point-of-use ultrapure water system for research facilities
The system delivers 1.2 L/minute of laboratory-grade water and provides automatic volumetric dispensing from 100 ml to 7 L.
Watch: Robotic single cell dispenser designed to assist biotech researchers
The time-consuming process of transferring cells by pipette for cloning research may soon be superseded by a robotic system designed to automate the isolation of single cells.
Watch: Raman probe designed for nuclear decommissioning service
A new type of Raman spectroscopy system has been engineered to accurately and safely detect radioactive contamination.
Researchers design oil-spill absorbing bot
Researchers from North Carolina State University have designed a 3D printed robot capable of absorbing oil from oil spills.
How manufacturers are adapting to COVID-19
Manufacturing facilities are attempting to re-commence work with a focus on keeping employees safe via social distancing tools and robots.
Material handling robot designed for the healthcare and manufacturing sectors
A robotics company has developed a material handling robot for the manufacturing and healthcare sectors.