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  • Smart clothing uses AI to track posture and workouts

    Dubbed SeamFit, the garment features flexible conductive threads sewn into the neck, arm and side seams of a standard short-sleeved t-shirt.

  • Understanding pH measurements: Common questions answered

    This article answers some of the most frequently asked questions about pH measurements to enhance your understanding and application of this vital concept.

  • Scientists turn to sea life for smarter heart monitoring tech

    Thanks to the starfish-inspired design of the device, the five-arm shape helps to accurately track heart activity even as the wearer moves.

  • Action! Automate Show 2025 (May 12 - 15)

    Who loves automation? We do! So Automate Show easily feels like a second home to us.

  • Wearable sweat sensor offers instant hydration tracking

    The tiny wearable device measures electrodermal activity (EDA) — which is an electrical property of the skin — to monitor hydration levels during physical activity performed by the wearer.

  • Biodegradable sensors may enhance crop growth, cut e-waste

    The sensors are composed of electronic materials that degrade into plant nutrients, which function as fertilizer to encourage crop growth.

  • The oxygen of life: The critical role of dissolved oxygen measurement

    Dive into why measuring dissolved oxygen is so important across different industries and it can be done effectively.

  • Tolomatic showcases latest servo linear actuators at Automate 2025

    Featuring an integrated servo motor, these servo linear actuators are ideal for applications where dynamic movement, precise positioning and force repeatability are a priority.

  • EXAIR partnering with University of Cincinnati robotics team

    The company is contributing time, product and financial backing to support and encourage the growth of robotics engineers.

  • New horizons in surgical robotics

    From miniaturized platforms to AI-powered automation, the following sections explore three groundbreaking advancements poised to reshape the surgical landscape.

  • Smart tracking devices promise to enhance security for radioactive material shipments

    Because such material can be intercepted — for other applications — enroute to medical centers, the U.S. Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory researchers are exploring more secure methods to ensure that such shipments arrive at their intended destinations.

  • A revolutionary online community hosted by igus for the industrial world

    The community is designed to address the unique needs of its target audience, including industrial marketers, educators, manufacturing workers and automation/robotics users.

  • Anduril announces first drone-launched torpedo capable of speeds over 30 knots underwater

    According to the company, Copperhead-M is the first torpedo capability designed to be transported by underwater autonomous systems.

  • GetFocus unlocks early signals of technology disruption, giving R&D teams a decisive edge

    Use artificial intelligence (AI) to analyze global invention data and forecast technological futures based on technology improvement rates.

  • New Uponor ProPEX LF brass transition ball valves provide maximum design and installation advantages for commercial piping project

    The valves allow contractors to speed installations in tight spaces for greater jobsite productivity in domestic water and mechanical HVAC applications.

  • Merging ventilation and conditioning for high-performance buildings

    Optimizing ventilation and atmospheric condition is central to the successful conformance with the demands of high-performance buildings.

  • Efficient expansion of the GPT gearhead family

    The compact additions to the series deliver high torque with minimal volume, making them ideal for demanding applications where space is limited.

  • AI-powered shape recognition technology for freeform surface parts

    The innovation enables automatic quotation of complex free curved surfaces, including diagonal surfaces, bottom R shapes and other intricate geometries in cutting processing.

  • SBG Systems releases Qinertia 4.2: The next evolution in post-processing software

    This latest version introduces powerful enhancements and new features to optimize workflow efficiency and deliver superior data quality.

  • Precision line shafts — Zero backlash torque transmission over long spans by DieQua

    The following is an overview of the basic construction of and general advantages of using precision line shafts, and an explanation of their behavior when rotated at certain speeds.

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