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Lead-free silicon patch offers clearer, eco-friendly ultrasound imaging
According to the researchers, their ultrasound patch has demonstrated superior performance beyond that of conventional high-cost, lead-based ultrasound transducers — but without using lead at all.
Record set in deepwater well development
A new benchmark in deepwater well construction has been achieved by Expro in the Gulf of Mexico by deploying the heaviest casing string to date.
MAQ20 Data Acquisition System — Precision. Performance. Proven reliability.
Built for accuracy and durability, the MAQ20 delivers high-performance data acquisition in the most challenging environments — scalable from compact installations to large distributed systems.
Hand-tossed foldable drone that fits in a pocket created by US students
Applications for the drone include emergency response, wherein first responders could carry several MAVs and launch them into disaster zones to assess damage or locate survivors in areas too dangerous for humans to enter.
US firm to build autonomous drone capable of precision attacks
Vectis, when completed, is expected to be a large “Category 5” reusable drone that is capable of executing precision strikes, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) targeting, electronic warfare and offensive and defensive counter air missions.
AI could help bad actors build bioweapons
The new study had a team of Microsoft scientists perform a hacker-style test to demonstrate that AI-generated sequences could potentially evade security software used by DNA manufacturers.
AI model helps engineers forecast where future crashes might occur
The tool, dubbed SafeTraffic Copilot, was developed to provide experts with both crash analyses and crash predictions in a bid to reduce automotive acccidents.
Revisiting belt drives: Competitive modern materials
The advanced materials covered in this post have been introduced to transform belt drives from background machine loops into viable front-line power transmission alternatives.
VI-grade and HBK announce Smart Prototypes Summit 2026
The event will showcase how smart prototypes are the new generation of development platforms where virtual and physical worlds operate as one, combining simulation, testing and data intelligence.
Data-driven platform boosts ROI in localized home services advertising campaigns
PowerChord home service marketing platform centralizes key functions to help businesses optimize advertising campaigns and drive revenue.
Next-gen bandage with AI technology expedites healing
The a-Heal system uses a tiny camera and artificial intelligence (AI) to detect each stage of healing and to deliver medication or treatment in the form of an electric field.
Flax-based smart sensor fabric lets asphalt roads report damage without drilling
Teaming up with experts in the SenAD2 project, the team created the bio-based fabric, which is reinforced with conductive sensor wires that are directly embedded into the asphalt.
Levee inspections in the technology age
Discover how advances in remote sensing, unmanned aerial vehicle and other technologies enhance levee inspection programs.
ARO launches electric diaphragm pump to enhance efficiency and reliability
The pump is engineered to provide enhanced efficiency and savings, especially in applications where compressed air is not an available resource or higher efficiency is desired.
Procurement reinvented: How NEXUS drives supply chain resilience
Electronics procurement is shaped by fluctuating lead times, rising costs and unexpected EOL announcements. Regulations such as RoHS and REACH add complexity, while counterfeit parts remain a persistent risk.
This Swiss-made guardian angel keeps drivers safe
The tool, dubbed DriverCheck, is a miniaturized in-cabin camera that continuously monitors the driver’s heartbeat, breathing and alertness in real time.
Smart microfibers turn ordinary objects into health monitors and energy sources
The team sought to develop fibers thinner than a human hair that can be tuned on-demand to add sensing, energy conversion and electronic connectivity capabilities to assorted objects of various shapes and surface textures — like glass, plastic and leather.
How vertical lift modules are elevating critical warehouse operations
Warehouse operations are evolving constantly, and the pressure to do more with less has never been greater; especially for warehouse managers tasked with embracing automation.
Allrounder 720 A: Efficient injection compressing molding of IML thin-wall cups
K 2025 attendees can witness how injection molding in conjunction with in-mold labeling (IML) can be used to manufacture packaging products in a remarkably reliable and energy-efficient manner.
Unpacking Europe's hydrogen blending plan
In the short term, blending hydrogen into existing natural gas systems looks like a pragmatic solution.