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Drone-hunting missiles can down unmanned aerial systems
Conducting ground-to-air test firings, the BAE Systems team determined that the 70 mm rockets guided by APKWS guidance kits and aimed at Class-2 unmanned aerial systems (UAS) weighing roughly 25 lb to 50 lb can travel at speeds more than 100 miles per hour.
High temperature fluids — Thermal stability and maximum temperature ratings
One of the most critical performance aspects of a fluid designed for high temperature service is its thermal stability.
Practical monitoring of semi-automatic machines and equipment
Solutions are needed to monitor equipment that is becoming more automated with the trend accelerated by labor shortages.
These robots can self-heal
According to its developers, the soft, self-healing robot can detect when and where it was damaged and subsequently heal itself.
Video: Tool streamlines solar-grid interconnection
The system addresses the time-consuming nature of photovoltaic interconnection evaluation with automated assessments.
New Emerson valves deliver proportional flow control performance in exacting applications
These proportional valves offer superior precision, flow and power consumption for medical devices, hydrogen fuel pumps, food equipment and more.
Listen to a Martian dust devil
The sound of a dust devil on Mars was recorded by NASA's Perseverance rover.
Renatus unveils its One-Stop Pick & Pack system
The system is a 3D storage rack system with Renatus Shuttles and high-speed lifts that operate inside, managed and controlled by the proprietary software and algorithm package Renatus Cortex.
Picturing blood pressure with computer vision
A non-contact system incorporating digital camera and computer vision systems could replace the inflatable cuff conventionally used to measure blood pressure.
Report: Labor shortages, workplace safety to propel shipments of outdoor mobile robots
With the deployment of mobile robots for navigation, manipulation and functional safety in material handling, transporting and cleaning, companies are now looking to use robots in outdoor applications for the same reasons.
Video: A powerful new use for blockchain
Blockchain is being used to track a different kind of exchange: the distributed ledger technology has been applied to validate communication among devices on the electric grid.
Air Gap: A critical measurement in hydroelectric generator performance
The Kaman AGT significantly reduces the number of overhaul technician hours required to inspect and analyze this critical operating parameter.
Theories, calculations of internal combustion engines
Internal combustion engines have advanced over the years, as there now exist several IC engines with different designs, higher capability, and efficiency. However, these engines follow the same fundamental theories and calculations as the very first combustion engine.
Video: How to control AC and DC motors
From industrial machinery to pumps to hand tools to HVAC to automotive, our world would be a lot less capable without electric motors to provide the rotation and torque to make so many applications go. We take a look at some of the primary differences between DC and AC motors, as well as how to control each.
Video: The common causes of electric motor vibration
Intense motor vibrations usually indicate a problem with the motor's components or configuration. Failing to resolve vibration can lead to equipment damage, or worse.
How do centrifugal switches work?
Centrifugal switches are essential components for many single-phase electric motors. Here's why.
Video: NASA gets high on Mars
NASA's Ingenuity helicopter has set a new record for getting high on Mars – altitude-wise, that is.
Lift off for space skills training in the UK
Courses will include a new Level 4 space technician apprenticeship, a graduate development program and a series of courses to upskill space engineers.
Project proposed to improve water utility cybersecurity
Feedback is sought on a proposed project that would pilot solutions to common cybersecurity risks faced by water and wastewater plants.
Satellite signals inform water level sensor
The sensor sports an antenna connected to a Raspberry Pi microcomputer and continuously receives GPS and Global Navigation Satellite System signals to measure river water levels.