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DOE awards $1.6 million to MAE-led research into marine energy technologies
The project focuses on transforming Liquid Robotics' autonomous Wave Glider into a mobile, anchor-less desalination platform.
W8 vacuum excavator for tight jobsites launched by Ditch Witch
The company explained that although the W8 is slightly smaller than the previously released W12 hydrovac, the W8 still maintains the same performance.
ForwardX Robotics introduces its news warehouse robot
Intended for warehouse logistics and manufacturing environments, the new AMR is expected to enhance material handling, delivering “unparalleled versatility and efficiency.”
Key advantages of air motors
There are a few characteristics of air motors that are universally valued and make them the motor of choice for certain applications.
How to use a gauge pressure sensor to measure negative pressure
Discover the utility of gauge pressure sensors in measuring negative pressure for medical and industrial applications.
Comau and LiNa Energy develop automated manufacturing for solid-state sodium batteries
The companies have developed and validated an innovative design concept to automate manufacturing of next-generation sodium-based battery cells.
Is your pH electrode well-maintained? Here's how to make sure!
Follow these basic tips to properly maintain the electrode, prolong its lifespan and ensure that pH measurements are consistent and reliable.
5 things to know when selecting a laser triangulation sensor
Consider these five critical metrics when choosing a laser triangulation sensor implementation that will deliver the most accurate results.
An algorithm with taste
Scientists fed an algorithm with data from people's flavor impressions, enabling the algorithm to make accurate predictions about what kinds of wine an individual might prefer.
Video: A snail-inspired robot promises to vacuum up microplastics from bodies of water
A prototype of the robot has been built in the likeness of the Hawaiian Apple Snail, an aquarium snail that relies on the undulating motion of its foot to control water surface flow as well as vacuum up floating food particles.
OPC UA SDK now with OPC UA Pub/Sub via MQTT — For targeted, resource-saving data transmission
Softing Industrial has expanded the functionalities of its Open Platform Communications (OPC) Unified Architecture (UA) C++ SDK (Software Development Kit).
Study claims ChatGPT writes better school essays than students
Researchers compared text produced by artificial intelligence (AI)-based language models — specifically ChatGPT 4 and its predecessor ChatGPT 3 — to essays written by secondary school students.
Adaptive airflow application for cleanrooms
The system allows for carbon reduction and energy savings in addition to precisely controlling indoor air quality.
Robotic gripper has self-healing properties
According to its developers, the elastomer can heal itself from macroscopic damages — scratches and punctures, for instance — inflicted by sharp objects and surfaces.
A robot for the electrochemistry lab
This benchtop solution-handling robot conducts complex electrochemical experiments and analyzes data.
Emerson launches compact valve position indicator engineered for quick and easy commissioning
TopWorx DVR Switchbox is a compact, high quality and durable valve positioner that provides reliable open/close valve position feedback.
SECO scores design win of over €50M for coffee machine digitalization
The venture will explore the digitalization opportunities presented by the use of the artificial intelligence for the future generations of machines, aiming to launch new high-value-added services in the coffee sector.
Feeling cheesy? If it's too sour, blame it on the pH
The cheese manufacturing industry relies on pH monitoring of products to ensure quality, flavor and texture. pH is an important control parameter for achieving desired batch consistency, from the initial pH measurement during milk acidification to the final measurements of ripened cheese.
Team develops long-jumping insect-inspired robots
Taking inspiration from the leaping ability of locusts, the monolithic elastomeric robot features coiled artificial muscle actuators and projection additive printing.
An excavator that can autonomously build walls
The excavator, dubbed HEAP, relies on sensors to draw a 3D map of a construction site as well as localize construction materials. A combination of machine vision and custom tools enable the excavator to scan and grasp large stones.