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Defense Department seeking predictive AI for soldier behavior
The Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) of the Defense Department has issued a solicitation for the development of artificial intelligence (AI) that could detect fluctuations in a soldier’s behavior.
Top 5 industrial robotics applications
From food processing to automotive production, industrial robots are becoming ubiquitous. Highly-automated and programmable, these machines execute repetitive tasks with high precision, reliability and throughput.
Soft 3D-printed microbots created by Linköping University researchers
Researchers at Sweden’s Linköping University have developed a soft 3D-printed microrobot.
Virginia Tech team creating a tube pump for desalination applications
In a bid to remove salt and other minerals from ocean salt water, otherwise known as desalination, without using bulky hydraulic pumps, a team from Virginia Tech has developed a simplified pump composed of a fluidic flexible matrix composite material.
Companies working together to offer ventilator components
Johnson Matthey and Hoerbiger Flow Control are offering ventilator components in Europe to the fight against COVID-19.
Lighter, stronger and safer: How laser brazing is optimizing lightweight vehicle fabrication
Finishing tools designed for a long life of grinding and blending are a key to seamless fabrication and keeping automotive plants competitive.
Watch: Wearable sensor wirelessly monitors early COVID-19 symptoms
The flexible electronic device continuously monitors coughing, body temperature and respiration rate, generating detailed data that can be processed with artificial intelligence techniques.
New sanitary ball valves from Valworx
Actuated valve manufacturer and distributor Valworx has introduced its new line of electric actuated sanitary ball valves.
Wilden launches IoT enabled remote performance monitoring and alert system for AODD pumps
The company has launched an air-operated double-diaphragm (AODD) pump internet of things (IoT) enabled remote performance monitoring and alert system.
Manufacturer debuts valve sensing platform
Manufacturer of components for the industrial, transportation, and oil and gas markets, ITT Inc.’s (NYSE: ITT) Engineered Valves has introduced its Integrated Sensing Platform (ISP), a valve sensing platform developed to reliably monitor valve position.
New GSL robotic strain wave gearboxes
The strain wave gearboxes are designed to provide zero-backlash and high torque in a small gearbox for robotic and motion control applications.
Video: IMI develops germ-free door opener, donates 100% of profits to local food pantries
The hands-free door opener allows people to open latch-less doors without using their fingers, arms or clothing.
Graphene biosensor platform speeds COVID-19 diagnosis
The rapid diagnostic technique recently devised by researchers in South Korea relies on a field-effect transistor-based biosensor that generates results in less than a minute.
Chinese self-driving truck startup raises $100 million
Inceptio Technology will use the funds to develop autonomous tech as well as begin commercial trials.
New rigs installed by Chesterton
Pump and valve solutions provider Chesterton has installed three pump rig stations for advanced testing of packing used in pumps, mixers and agitators.
Particulate pollution estimation with satellites and neural networks
The accuracy of estimating ground-level PM2.5 improves with a computer vision algorithm designed to process micro-satellite imagery of spatial coverages significantly smaller than 1 km2.
Pump now features four configurable outputs
Watson-Marlow’s Fluid Technology Group’s (WMFTG’s) Qdos chemical metering pumps now feature four configurable outputs that enable users to eliminate the need for additional programmable logic controls (PLCs) and provide extra flexibility when communicating with supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) or other external monitoring systems.
CT data library compiled to support reduced radiation dose research
Researchers can use the publicly accessible library to develop algorithms and enhance imaging hardware to produce peak-quality computed tomography images using low radiation doses.
Compact automatic lubrication pump launched by Graco
Fluid management product supplier Graco has debuted a new G-Mini compact lubrication pump that complements the company’s G1 and G3 series and it is designed with an optional built-in heater that automatically turns on at low temperature.
Micro slides feature anti-cage creep technology
The miniature slides were developed to meet rising demand for smaller, compact linear slides to increase output in micro-assembly machines and pick-and-place machines.