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'Frozen smoke' sensors detect toxic formaldehyde in homes, offices
Thanks to precisely engineered holes in the aerogel, the sensors were able to detect the fingerprint of formaldehyde, which is a common indoor air pollutant.
Using fiber optic cables to signal tsunami events
An emerging tsunami warning network makes use of the existing 1 million miles of fiber optic cables that traverse the ocean floor.
EXAIR’s new augmented reality web application helps improve customer experience
With the app, users can select their product in its specific sizes and specifications and place a 3D version in their actual workspace to verify fitment for a specific application.
Festo debuts its lightweight pneumatic service units
The line-up consists of pressure regulators, filter regulators, electric on-off and soft-start valves and manual on-off valves with filter-regulator combinations.
Technology for firefighters: Part 2
Follow along with GlobalSpec to explore some of the technology developed for firefighters in this two-part feature. Part two will look at wearables.
Volunteer to live on Mars
Seeking a change of pace or planet? NASA needs volunteers willing to reside in a simulated Martian environment for one year.
New robot dog makes its debut at MWC
Recently introduced at the Mobile World Congress on Monday, February 26, in Barcelona, Spain, Dynamic 1 can reportedly climb stairs, bow and shake hands.
Study: Oil and gas drilling more harmful to bird populations than wind turbines
Concerns about bird life around wind turbines are reportedly unfounded according to research conducted by Erik Katovich, an economist at the University of Geneva.
AI recruiting tool gets NLS makeover
Betterleap NLS will reportedly enable recruiters to describe their hiring goals in their own words — with statements like “I need a software engineer who has at least eight years of experience, knows Python, and works within 40 minutes of the Google HQ campus.”
Industry-first screw heat pump using ultra-low GWP refrigerant
The first screw heat pump in North America to utilize ultra-low global warming potential refrigerant R-1234ze is ideal for commercial and industrial facilities.
Upcoming MBE Summit and QIF Summit offer model-based enterprise focus
The events will focus on challenges, implementation and lessons learned in a Model-Based Enterprise.
Algorithms developed to empower self-healing microgrids
The computational tools are designed to isolate downed or damaged lines, automate energy production and consumption regulation, and troubleshoot unintentional loops.
New inchworm-inspired robot possesses enhanced transport capabilities
The team expects to further improve the system via deep learning techniques and other computational models, which could enable the robots to autonomously adjust their movement strategies according to environmental conditions.
The US returns to the Moon
The robotic Odysseus lander launched on February 15 by a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket touched down autonomously on the lunar surface on February 22.
3-point calibration for pH measurements. How do you choose calibration points?
Discover best practices for pH sensor calibration.
ABC announces AI resource guide for the construction industry
“AI in Construction — What Does It Mean for Our Contractors?” provides a level of knowledge to ensure contractors can be active participants in the construction AI conversation.
Yokogawa releases extractive tunable diode laser spectrometer TDLS8220
The instrument provides accurate and reliable oxygen measurements for safe continuous operations in oil and gas, petrochemicals and specialty chemicals industries.
Allrounder 470 H: Turnkey system produces adapters for medical technology
At Chinaplas 2024, the Arburg exhibit will use a family mold to produce two different adapters for medical technology fully automatically, including camera inspection and sample part storage.
A biosensor for accurately determining the freshness of meat
The device uses a porous graphene electrode embedded with zinc oxide nanoparticles to accurately detect aging byproducts in meat, thereby ensuring its quality and safety.
A robot designed to assist the elderly at home
ADAM, which stands for Autonomous Domestic Ambidextrous Manipulator, is equipped with vision systems and grippers, enabling it to perform a variety of tasks.