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Germany-based company redesigns its line of gas non-return valves
Witt, a gas technology manufacturer, introduced its new generation of gas non-return valves, which allow plant engineers to construct smaller systems.
Cobots improve efficiency and reduce floorspace for electronics provider
Benchmark Electronics deployed six cobots for assembly and testing. Their results: greater efficiency, floorspace.
Motorized linear stages for vacuum and ultra high vacuum
The linear stage family provides high precision, with repeatability up to 0.1 microns.
HYDAC debuts small directional control valve
Fluid technology company HYDAC has announced its HPK06 series of 5,000 psi 3.5 gpm directional flow control valves.
Pulsafeeder announces new valve
Fluid handling tech group Pulsafeeder has announced an addition to its PulsaPro line of hydraulically actuated diaphragm metering pumps, with the introduction of the Hypo Valve, which pumps effervescent fluids such as sodium hypochlorite.
Flowrox offers redesigned line of slurry knife gate valves
Fluid control company Flowrox has redesigned its line of slurry knife gate valves, offering larger valve sizes from DN 900 to DN 1500, which makes them stable and easier to handle and access to perform maintenance.
Automated Logic automates VAV unit commissioning
ACxelerate speeds the process and improves performance.
Study finds Ohio hyperloop could create $300 billion in economic benefits
It would also reduce CO2 emissions by 2.4 million tons.
Scientists in Ireland develop UVC light-emitting drone to disinfect surfaces amid the pandemic
A team of scientists from the National University of Ireland Galway’s Health Innovation via Engineering (HIVE) lab has developed a drone that is capable of emitting ultraviolet (UV) light to sterilize surfaces in public places amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Study algorithm finds HVAC sensor faults in smart buildings
Smart buildings rely on technology to improve the energy efficiency of costly HVAC systems. However, faults occur often with these systems and are difficult to diagnose.
Healthcare innovations emerging from the COVID-19 pandemic
Necessity is the mother of invention, and nowhere is that more true than when the world finds itself in the middle of a global pandemic without the appropriate medical equipment to protect those caring for the sick and dying.
Machine learning used to perfect the robot chef's omelette
Researchers from the University of Cambridge and the appliance company Beko have teamed up to train a robot to create a tasty omelette from start to finish using machine learning.
PreCONNECT SEDECIM cabling system with APC 8 degree angled polish optimizes return loss
The ferrule end faces of the connector are 8° angled physical contact (APC) angularly polished, which translates into improvements in return loss.
Robotic arm capable of making omelet
Engineers from the University of Cambridge in the U.K. have trained a robotic arm to make omelets, according to reports.
GE, DARPA developing earthworm-inspired tunneling robot
The General Electric Company (GE) has developed a prototype of an autonomous tunnel digging robot designed to resupply U.S. military forces in the field.
Enerpac introduces new hydraulic stressing pump for rail applications
The hydraulic stressing pump, called the ZC-3404, is driven by a lithium-ion battery along with a standalone power pack for use in aluminothermic track welding processes.
Blue-White Industries introduce new peristaltic metering pumps
The Flexflow A1F peristaltic metering pump from Blue-White Industries, is intended for metering off-gassing chemicals, like sodium hypochlorite and peracetic acid.
Team 3D prints prototype of valveless pump
Once simulation models were constructed, the research team measured the flow velocity and pressure of the prototypes.
Weld shop addresses welder shortage with Universal Robots cobot welder
Processed Metal Innovators dramatically increased productivity and profitability with Universal Robots cobot-powered BotX Welder.
Watch: CRM rotary module guides cable lengths of up to 4.5 m
The compact module has a maximum rotation angle of 6,480°, which is 18 full turns, for cable lengths up to 4.5 m.