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Rollon unveils TLS series telescoping linear actuators for space-constrained applications
The telescopic design enables long stroke lengths with minimal closed lengths.
Precision Drive Systems launches VibeAid vibration analysis services
A new spindle vibration analysis service will help predict and prevent poor machining results, workpiece errors and ultimate spindle failure.
Kollmorgen expands certified explosion-proof product line with new ATEX and IECEx/cETLus status for Goldline high-voltage servo motors
For hazardous locations that require use of an explosion-proof motor, Kollmorgen’s Goldline EB series of ATEX Certified and IECEx/cETLus listed servo motors now includes the 480 V AC Goldline EBH.
Optomec unveils vision for digital manufacturing that powers customers into the future
The company will pursue synergies between hardware and software to enable a modern approach to digital automation and digital manufacturing across its product portfolio.
Drug-testing robot to expedite the speed of sample testing
The portable robot could be easily deployed at music festivals, for instance, where users can walk up to a kiosk and drop off a sample and the machine will reportedly identify substances in roughly 15 minutes.
Webinar: OMRON’s AC and DC relays and IoT weather station solutions for energy applications
OMRON will showcase a variety of relay solutions to combat the issues that the energy equipment designers face.
AI to assist lifeguards at the pool
Lynxight's technology combines AI software and swimmer behavior analysis with a building’s security cameras to perform real-time monitoring both above and below the water.
Explore climate datasets for the UK
Users can digest the data in easy-to-use formats to improve decision making and inform the evolution of regional- or location specific plans.
Portable printed sensor simplifies water pollution monitoring
The low-cost, 3D-printed sensor detects very low concentrations of pesticides in water.
A technique to cut metal testing complexity
Metal cutting coupled with high-speed photography and new data analysis techniques offers an accessible method to explore metal behavior under extreme conditions.
Sensor swiftly spots COVID agents in indoor air
Results are returned in about five minutes from a device that can also monitor for flu and other respiratory viruses.
Raman lidar goes underwater to monitor oil
The system can remotely distinguish various substances underwater, and can measure the thickness of oil up to 12 m away.
Four-armed robotic surgical system developed for laparoscopic surgery
The EPFL team claims that their four-armed robotic surgical system, which is designed to perform laparoscopic surgeries — surgeries that are performed in the abdomen or pelvis using small incisions with the aid of a camera — is the first of its kind.
Radar-targeting battle gear designed to destroy drones
The Smash Hopper performs according to remote commands given by the operator. Meanwhile, RADA’s radar detects drones from many kilometers away and alerts combat units of possible threats.
New algorithm identifies biological sex via dental X-rays
Researchers developed and trained an algorithm to determine the biological sex of a subject using dental X-rays with a 94% rate of accuracy.
MIT builds magnetic robot that promises to inch its way into human blood vessels
The soft robot moves via an inchworm-like mechanism that is achieved via magnetized rubber polymer spirals.
Waterloo team breaks voice authentication within six tries
Researchers created an approach that avoids spoofing countermeasures, fooling most voice authentication systems within six attempts.
The AutoCado automates guacamole prep at Chipotle
The aptly named AutoCado can reportedly take over the manual tasks of guacamole prep — cutting, coring and peeling avocados — thereby saving both time and resources.
A digital twin for the first commercial fusion facility
Supercomputing, artificial intelligence and the Industrial Metaverse will advance development of the U.K.'s prototype fusion power plant.
Sensor chip speeds disease diagnostics
The device can detect many disease pathogens with 10 times the sensitivity of currently available methods.