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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.
Watch Purigo, the unmanned orchard spraying robot
This electric robot performs the same spraying tasks with only 15.1% of the power of conventional sprayers, consuming six times less energy than traditional systems.
Report signals snowballing climate change trends
Historical and new data reflect evidence that climate change is increasingly affecting people’s health, society and ecosystems in the U.S.
Are you calibrating your pharma pH meter correctly? Watch for these mistakes
Here are common mistakes to avoid during pH meter calibration to ensure consistent and trustworthy pH measurements in pharmaceutical applications.
Choker-like wearable detects and broadcasts silently mouthed words
Hoping to redefine the field of silent speech interface (SSI), the researchers were able to create the choker using embedded ultrasensitive textile strain sensor technology.
Plan, inspect and maintain for winter's harsh conditions: BriskHeat's freeze protection guide
Use these guides and checklists to protect property from damage caused by exposure to cold temperatures.
Algorithm advances optical thin film design
Transformer neural network technology can be tapped to optimize the optical properties of materials.
IMTS 2024: Q&A with Hexagon CEO Paul Rogers
How automation and AI can help manufacturers bridge the gap with new workers as millions inch toward retirement and more.
168 Manufacturing introduces FullShop Gen 3 for affordable coolant automation at IMTS
The solution uses modern software and electronics, plus a new fluid architecture, to deliver best-in-class value, performance and simplicity.
Implantable device promises to treat opioid overdose in minutes
The new device, dubbed iSOS, can independently detect overdose and automatically administer naloxone — all without the need for a bystander to be present as is the case with other approaches, such as intranasal spray, intramuscular injection or intravenous injection.