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Watch: Engineers demo a FLARE for calibrating satellite sensors
The Field Line-of-Sight Automated Radiance Exposure (FLARE) system was designed for on-demand radiometric calibration of high, medium and low spatial resolution sensors.
Personnel safety made easy: Altech's SMART Safety System
In the Industry 4.0 era of innovative technologies, connected technologies have the potential to bolster employee safety on the factory floor.
Watch: Shedding daylight on space debris laser ranging
Technology for using lasers during daylight to determine the distance to orbital debris has now been demonstrated.
Facial recognition tech thwarted by new tool
Researchers from the University of Chicago’s Sand Lab have developed a tool capable of thwarting facial recognition software.
Measurement and control of compressed air systems
Many manufacturing processes require a constant supply of compressed air. The air may be used for many different reasons.
Aptar Food + Beverage introduces recyclable valve
Elastomeric flow solutions company Aptar Food + Beverage has announced its new SimpliCycle recyclable valve technology.
Video: Drug-delivery microbots go against the (blood) flow
Drug-laden microrollers navigate blood vessels by rolling along and adhering to their walls where blood flow is slower.
Warren Controls introduces new globe control valves
Control valve and specialty fluid handling product manufacturer Warren Controls has introduced its new ILEA 5800E series of modulating, linear, electrically actuated industrial globe control valves.
Engineered Valves debuts new valve sensing platform
ITT Engineered Valves has introduced its Integrated Sensing Platform (ISP), a valve sensing platform developed to monitor valve position.
Synventive Molding Solutions introduces its SynFlow two-speed sequential valve gating hot runner technology
Massachusetts-based Synventive Molding Solutions has launched its SynFlow two-speed sequential valve gating hot runner technology, which is designed to address surface defects — such as pressure alteration marks, opposite direct gating marks, sink marks after coating and reduced adhesion of finishes — on large parts, offering improved plastic flow control.
Schroedahl announces new recirculation valves
Fluid power company Schroedahl has announced that its new, self-modulating TDL Automatic Recirculation Valves (ARVs) in 10 and 12 NPS are currently available with high bypass flow, providing flexibility in bypass trim sizes for pumping systems.
NASA launches new rover Perseverance to Mars
The rover and attached helicopter will search for ancient life and collect samples to send back to Earth.
A self-powered autonomous robot for monitoring power lines
The robot would help identify power line defects, removing the expensive and dangerous process currently used.
Pruning robot could automate fruit tree maintenance
Researchers from Penn State have developed an automated pruning system with a robotic cutting mechanism attached to help fruit growers automate the maintenance of their fruit trees.
FCI ST80 thermal flow meter optimized for biogas applications
The meter combines constant power and constant temperature thermal dispersion sensing technologies in the same instrument.
Professor calls on food producers to protect the food supply chain against future pandemics with automation
A professor at the University of Queensland in Australia is calling on food producers to begin automating their manufacturing processes in preparation for a future pandemic.
Construction company using automation, robots to build dam
A construction firm based in Japan is using robots to build an 84 meter dam.
Watch: A handheld guide dog for the visually impaired
The portable unit guides users through varied environments with minimal input and without the expense and responsibilities associated with canine care.
5-minute shock analysis crash course
Watch Steve’s helpful insights as he compares shock events.
Pump manufacturer debuts new submersible
Pump manufacturer Tsurumi has announced its new HS3.75SL submersible pump for dewatering applications.