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Researchers construct self-regulating valves, motorless pumps using ultra-thin film
Researchers from Germany’s Saarland University are building pumps and valves using electroactive silicone film that enables enhanced functionalities beyond “on and off” and “open and close.”
Hydraulic challenges an engineer could face with pumps and the solution to these challenges
The underlying cause of failure in centrifugal pumps goes beyond the failed part, and the extent to which it happens varies.
12,000 people sign up to be next generation of astronauts
These astronauts will be selected in the summer of 2021.
Watch: NASA maps monitor global groundwater and drought conditions
NASA has developed a method for better monitoring drought conditions and incidence worldwide with global maps of soil moisture and groundwater wetness conditions. Satellite data are used to update global maps on a weekly basis and to generate one to three-month forecasts of U.S. conditions.
Coronavirus lab to 'pop up' at UC Berkeley
A team of scientists from the University of California, Berkeley’s Innovative Genomics Institute (IGI) is building a robotic pop-up laboratory in response to the coronavirus pandemic with the potential for processing over 1,000 patient swab samples in under 24 hours.
Building a nuclear material detector from basic brick
Residual gamma radiation signatures from the common building material signal the presence or removal of nuclear materials from a given location.
Pandemic drone in development for identifying those showing signs of respiratory illness
Researchers from the University of South Australia (UniSA) are developing a so-called “pandemic drone” to help remotely detect those who demonstrate signs of respiratory infection.
Collaborators develop radar tech for identifying drones
Collaborators from Aalto University in Finland, New York University (NYU) and UCLouvain in Belgium have developed radar technology for better monitoring and identifying drones.
Quattroflow adds to catalog of pumps
Pump manufacturer Quattroflow, part of PSG, a Dover company, has introduced the QF2500 quaternary diaphragm pump for demanding biopharma applications, including chromatography, tangential flow filtration (TFF), virus filtration, sterile filtration and depth filtration.
Exoskeleton could help reduce the energy cost of running
New research from Stanford University finds it could be 15% easier to run with the device.
First license for Virtual Environment for Reactor Applications (VERA) software
The software package includes computational tools and supporting infrastructure to support light water reactor modeling and simulation.
Assessing the cyber soft spots of sports facilities
In many stadiums, fire alarms and ventilation systems are connected digitally, giving operators more control. This setup is convenient, but may put fans at risk if criminals hack into the system and potentially lure crowds to danger.
New mixing and pumping system from Lutz
Fluid power company Lutz has introduced a new DDP mixing system with an integrated air-operated double diaphragm pump designed for liquids that need to be mixed before processing, or that contain small solids, and then pumped.
Radar system aims to reduce "left baby" heatstroke accidents
The "rear occupant alert" system is intended to prevent passengers from being left unattended in rear seats.
Toyota and Hino to develop heavy-duty fuel cell truck
The truck will help the companies in their efforts to curb CO2 emissions.
Terestrial Energy, KSB collaborate on molten salt pump
Pump manufacturer KSB and clean energy company Terrestrial Energy have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to develop primary pumps for the Integral Molten Salt Reactor (IMSR), a Generation IV advanced nuclear power plant.
Have a need for speed? Introducing high-speed electric actuators
DynaQuip’s innovative AVA series includes hi-speed, ultra-compact, smart electric actuators. Contact DynaQuip for more information.
Video: Help build a better moon-digging robot for NASA
The Moon-mining robot under development for NASA’s next lunar mission needs some improvement, and the agency is inviting submission of new bucket drum designs for the dirt digger.
Researchers build soft, shape-shifting robot
A team of researchers from Stanford University and the University of California, Santa Barbara, has developed a pneumatic, soft, shape-changing robot capable of safely working alongside humans.
NTSB says driver over-relied on automation in fatal Tesla crash
The collision involved a 2018 Tesla Model 3 car and a 2019 International semi-tractor trailer. The 50-year-old driver of the car died.