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Bars and stripes forever: How bar codes changed supply chains
Unlike many innovations, the idea of bar codes was not one where potential users had to be convinced that they needed this better mousetrap. Instead, the incentive included pleas by retailers for a better system of inventory control and checkout.
RPI and NASA working on robotic arm to refuel space satellites
Engineers at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) in collaboration with NASA are attempting to develop a robot capable of refueling satellites in space before they become inoperable and inevitably add to mounting space debris.
Atlas Copco expands intelligent vacuum pump series for robust processes
The pump series is accompanied by a new app that enhances the remote monitoring and intelligence of vacuum pumps.
New sensor can detect nerve toxins
Chemists from the University of Alberta have developed a paper-based sensor capable of detecting nerve toxins associated with chemical warfare.
Video: First mission planned to collect space debris
The European Space Agency is preparing for the world’s first space debris retrieval mission in 2025.
Hydraulic repair services
Radwell provides quality repair services for hydraulic components including motors, pumps, actuators, valves, servo valves and cylinders.
New hydrogel self heals and shifts shape
A multifunctional shape-changing hydrogel has properties that mimic living tissue, making the self-healing material of potential value for medical and soft robotics applications.
EPLAN eBuild: Schematics through the cloud
EPLAN eBuild supplies stored macros for entire electrical and fluid power schematics instead of providing data for individual devices or components.
Scientists develop 'walking' plastic
A team of researchers from Tampere University in Finland have devised a new technique for moving plastic using light.
Gardner Denver introduces new Thunder 5000 HP Quintuplex pump
The pump is designed for dual fuel gas engines, electric motors, diesel engines and gas turbine direct drives.
An open source library for 3D deep learning research
Kaolin is a 3D deep learning library for PyTorch designed to allow researchers to load, preprocess and manipulate 3D data before it is used to train deep learning algorithms.
5 weird and wacky ways facial recognition tech is being used
Less routine applications for the technology are now beginning to emerge.
Floating robots could inspect pipes today and monitor human health tomorrow
A team of researchers at Eindhoven University in the Netherlands has developed a swarm of small floating robots capable of traveling through a network of water distribution pipes and amassing data about their condition.
The call of AI for engineers: How to create the best AI strategy today to see business success tomorrow
Many business leaders know they must act quickly to shift their organizations toward AI. Unfortunately, most do not know how to get started.
This prototype robot from Alphabet sorts trash for recycling
The robots learned through a combination of simulation, reinforcement learning and collaborative learning.
MIT spinout raises $20 million to develop extended battery scooter fleet
The financing will be used to increase safety and reduce maintenance costs of rentals in cities.
5 questions for Julia Hamm: 'The success of smart energy solutions depends upon technology innovation'
Under the leadership of Julia Hamm, the Smart Electric Power Alliance became involved in evaluating and rethinking Puerto Rico's power supply following Hurricane Maria.
Actuonix linear stepper actuators: High precision at low cost
There are many different variations of electromechanical linear actuation systems, with the most popular ones incorporating either a DC servomotor or a stepper motor.
Fatal Uber ATG accident due to inadequate safety culture
An Uber ATG operator was in the driver’s seat, but the automated system was controlling the vehicle when it struck the pedestrian at 39 mph.
Navya launches autonomous shuttle service pilot project in France
The shuttles will follow a 1.4 km route in dense urban traffic of Lyon.