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Sensitive Hydrogen Sensor Uses Hafnium
The optical properties of hafnium change linearly with the pressure and temperature of the material, making hafnium sensors very easy to calibrate.
Hyperloop Opens Dutch Test Facility
The first European Hyperloop test facility has opened at the Technical University of Delft in the Netherlands.
Offshore Wind Turbines May Not Be Able to Withstand Category-5 Winds
Although turbine design standards are regulated by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), there aren’t any guidelines that specifically address hurricane-force winds.
Handheld Scanner Reveals Subcutaneous Secrets of Disease
A new scanner was used to study psoriasis, a problematic skin condition, by providing information on the structure of a patient’s skin and blood vessels.
Using Drones for Pipeline Inspections
Hoping to make the task of inspecting gas and oil pipelines for maintenance, security and safety issues more efficient, scientists at the University of Aberdeen believe employing aerial drones may benefit the industry.
Tomahawk Missiles: Everything You Need to Know
Part of the American arsenal since 1983, the Tomahawk Land Attack Missile is a long-range cruise missile used for deep land attack warfare.
Skilled Workers are a Key to Smart Automation Success
Manufacturing managers will realize the best returns on smart automation tools if they ensure that their workforce has the skills to use the equipment.
Real-time Monitoring Tracks, Prevents Algal Blooms
A nitrate sensor is integrated with a solar-powered system for monitoring and controlling algal blooms.
Drone Traffic on the Rise in Canada
With drone traffic on the rise in Canadian airspace, so too are the number of drone incidents being reported in recent years, sparking safety concerns.
Parker Releases High Flow Proportional Valve VSO MAX HP model 4
The Precision Fluidics Division of Parker Hannifin, the global leader in motion and control technologies, has introduced the VSO MAX HP, the newest model to its line of miniature high pressure high flow proportional valve series.
VTOL UAS to Soar on Hydrogen Power
The craft under development by Wirth Research for long-endurance missions will have vertical take off and landing capability.
Air Pollution Varies Street by Street, Not City by City
Working in conjunction to measure air pollution changes occurring from street to street in the same city, the Environmental Defense Fund, Google Earth Outreach and researchers from the University of Texas at Austin have equipped a Google Street View car with environmental monitoring tools from Aclima.
Device To Detect Sleep Apnea Being Tested
A new wearable, adhesive patch may soon be available to detect all levels of sleep apnea, pending U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval.
Precision Piezo Nanopositioning Stage for Microscopes
The piezo nanopositioning stage is designed for high-performance microscope objective and optics positioning.
Flying Metal Detectors
Scientists have unveiled a new device capable of detecting buried and submerged mines from a safe distance.
Engineering Insight: Industry Preferences for Controllers
This graph summarizes the search tendencies displayed by Engineering360 users with respect to the industry they identified with while registering.
Exoskeleton Gives Lowe's Store Staff a Boost
A prototype lightweight exosuit reduces worker fatigue and increases worker capabilities for those whose tasks involve a lot of walking and lifting.
Video: Hyperloop Aims to Create Innovative High-speed Travel Using Magnets
High-speed mass transit is the next step in technology that researchers and scientists around the world are focusing on. Hyperloop is leading the way to fast, environmentally friendly pod transit.
Next Steps for IoT Factory Optimization
Hitachi will implement two new industrial field work-optimization cores for its IoT platform, Lumada.
Drones Versus Trucks
According to a study published in Transportation Research Part D, drone use reduces carbon dioxide emissions in certain instances when measured against trucks.