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Large-scale Ohio State research project explores co-existence of solar energy and farming
Spanning over 1,900 acres, this initiative is one of North America's largest test grounds for agrivoltaics, which involves farming between rows of photovoltaic solar panels.
Facility puts nuclear reactor safety systems to the test
The Natural Convection Shutdown Heat Removal Test Facility represents a half-scale model of an actual reactor system and is used for experimental evaluation of passive safety systems.
Linear positioning stage with absolute encoder, frictionless motor and excellent guiding precision
The ultra-precise linear motor stages are well-suited for industry and research with applications in scanning, measuring, imaging and alignment.
"Virtual absolute technology"
This unique encoder technology combines the opto-mechanical simplicity of an incremental encoder with the system reliability and interfacing ease of an absolute encoder.
Measuring pH in canned foods: Simplifying the process
Discover a specialized solution for accurately and easily overcoming challenges encountered in measuring the pH of canned foods.
GEMÜ Q51 pinch valve: precision, hygiene, and versatility for high-performance industries
Thanks to its motorized actuator, the new pinch valve can also be used even in environments where compressed air is not available.
New military software cuts targeting time from 15 minutes to 60 seconds
Dubbed Shrike, the new technology recognizes targets with limited information and produces a mission ready for a call-for-fire using AI technology.
FBI seeks to upgrade drones with loud bang capability
The FBI has issued a notice of its intent to award a contract to U.K.-based Typhon Group Limited to purchase Sky Hero Loki accessories and attachments, which are designed to confuse and disorient hostage-takers, terrorists and other threats withing buildings.
US Army develops autonomous equipment decontamination system
The robotic system, dubbed the Autonomous Equipment Decontamination System, was created so that human soldiers can be removed from the threat of exposure to hazardous substances that the vehicle has encountered.
AI tool bridges the gap between NCOs, officers in US military
According to its developers, the AI Battle Buddy can seamlessly integrate with any device, including laptops and smartphones, and operate in fully air-gapped environments.
CIP safety module enables ABB drives
This easy-to-use, compact plug-in safety module enables seamless integration of ABB drives into a CIP Safety network with any CIP Safety PLC.
Chevron automates the cleaning of underwater oil and gas assets with mini ROVs
Following trials of the mini ROVs, which were outfitted with a patented washing module, Chevron determined that the approach is safer, faster and easier to use for clearing unwanted marine growth from subsea structures.
Fluorometric detection of microbial pollutants: No lens required
A lensless fluorescence detection system was developed to provide highly sensitive detection of pathogenic microorganisms in drinking water in resource-limited areas.
Accelerate discovery of therapies with this fully automated plasmid purification system
The system prepares high purity plasmid DNA in approximately 75 minutes, half the traditional process time and without the need for centrifugation.
Comau delivers a highly flexible assembly solution for JMC Ford’s high-end pickup manufacturing
The highly flexible welding automation solution has enabled 3+1 multi-vehicle co-production line with a 100% automation rate.
Coalition launches NASA-built greenhouse-gas-detection instrument
The Tanager-1 satellite will use onboard imaging spectrometer technology developed at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory to measure methane and carbon dioxide emissions on a global scale.
Ultra-low-profile Z-Tip-Tilt nanopositioning stage provides frictionless motion
The platform is designed for demanding alignment applications in optics, semiconductors, precision assembly and photonics.
Robots perform offshore wind farm inspection tasks
A robotic solution for surveilling floating offshore wind farms has been trialed.
Two-finger robotic hand takes on everyday manipulation tasks
The robotic system can pick up objects of assorted shapes and textures and subsequently place them in specified locations.
AV Automation introduces its high-capacity pick-and-place robot
The robot is designed to handle boxes weighing between 7 kg and 1,000 kg. This makes it appropriate for industries requiring heavy lifting capabilities.