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Revolutionize sample preparation for biological samples
Utilizing short-time centrifugation for solid-phase extraction, an entire sample treatment process can be completed within 10 minutes.
Beyond color and texture: How to measure pH in paints using the right sensor
Understand why measuring pH in paints is essential, what points to consider while measuring pH and how to measure pH using a Mettler Toledo sensor.
Robotics: The next evolution in the operating room
Drive systems and high-speed DC-micromotors from FAULHABER are enabling safe and precise robotic-assisted surgeries.
Anaqua launches AI-powered IP management platform AQX 11
The artificial intelligence (AI)-powered platform is geared to help users achieve maximum value from their intellectual property (IP) assets.
Seeing through it all with smart glasses
Follow along with GlobalSpec as we investigate the assorted smart glasses currently in development and what tasks they might assist with.
Tech promises to give users control over their exposure to harmful gases
The technology uses a machine learning algorithm and metasurface spectral filter arrays to build a microspectrometer (MIMM) capable of detecting the unique infrared signature of several gases using just one sensor.
Video: Mitsubishi Electric achieves Guinness World Record for fastest robot to solve a puzzle cube
A project team of young engineers beat the previous record by 0.075 seconds using a robot equipped with high-speed, high-precision factory automation equipment and control technology.
Save costs and increase available production time with remote services
ARNOLD Umformtechnik is expanding the after-sales service for its machines to include digital remote services.
Wearable robot promises to reduce shoulder strain during industrial tasks
The wearable robot, which is worn like a shirt and features a portable power unit, assists only when needed and turns off when not in use, thereby reducing the effort required by the wearer to lower their arms.
STEM Careers Coalition announces new free STEM resources for students
To support its goal of reaching 10 million students by 2025, the Coalition is presenting a host of new resources for students.
Why this wheel drive is getting so much attention from design engineers
To simplify the development of AGVs and AMRs, ElectroCraft offers a unique, integrated wheel drive platform, which provides increased performance and reliability at an affordable price.
Think tank calls on Congress to establish an AI in education center
There are many opportunities associated with AI, yet it is important to vet the tools, establish threat monitoring and implement appropriate regulations to guide the integration of AI into an equitable education system.
AI-enabled drones to fight off pests on the farm
The team sought an approach that consumed less time and energy by developing an automated flight protocol wherein drones could capture high-resolution images of pear orchards from a height of 26 ft above.
Camera tech identifies the facial cues of drunk drivers
The researchers explained that the drivers represented a range of levels of alcohol intoxication, from sober to low intoxication and severely intoxicated. Those drivers were recorded while driving on a simulator.
Expedite mercury analysis in environmental samples
No sample preparation is needed, and measurements take as little as six minutes.
COVAL upgrades its CVGC carbon vacuum gripper with an even more versatile second generation
The cobot component is available in three sizes, two types of gripping interface and with or without an integrated vacuum generator.
Display tech promises to lead to realistic holograms in regular eyeglasses
The new technology from Princeton University promises to lead to the creation of more detailed holograms no matter what direction the viewer is looking in or how fast they change direction.
Volvo announces updates with new series of excavators
The initial launch includes multiple medium and large excavator models in North America — the ECR145 short swing, EC210, EC230, EC370, EC400 and EC500 crawler excavators — with more models coming in the next several month
Move over, Sam Malone: These robots can sling drinks and maybe lend an ear
The hospitality industry is not immune to the so-called “rise of the robot." As a result, human bartenders might soon be competing with robots for serving brews, cocktails and wine.
Drones, AI to find lost hikers
The researchers suggest that applying AI to drones currently used in search and rescue missions — thanks to their higher vantage points that allow for covering more land more quickly than searches conducted on foot — could improve recovery outcomes.