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11 important application specifications to review for effective machine vision
This list reviews 11 specifications and the variables to watch out for when building a complete vision system.
A jewel of a wearable medical sensor
It may look like an ordinary piece of jewelry, but this ring is actually an internet of medical things (IoMT) device.
The optimal use of heat pumps in the UK
An analysis identified the most cost-effective air-to-water heat pump technologies for residential use.
Sustainable remanufacturing of solar cells
The strategy goes beyond recycling by significantly reducing a module’s global warming potential.
Promoting residential heat pumps for building decarbonization
Nine states signed a joint agreement to accelerate the transition to pollution-free residential buildings by expanding heat pump sales to meet heating, cooling and water heating demand.
Cornell Dubilier brand of Knowles 3-cell supercapacitors operate at up to 9 W V DC
The three-cell devices offer greater energy potential and power output than single or dual-cell parts.
Tandem solar cell design blends old and new building blocks
A new type of solar cell made using selenium and silicon could offer a cost advantage while also delivering energy conversion efficiency.
PV-powered refrigerated warehouses keep their cool with ice storage
The effect of two types of ice storage modes on the performance of a photovoltaic (PV)-powered refrigerated warehouse was evaluated.
Taming tokamak plasma with AI
A deep reinforcement learning approach forecasts and prevents potential plasma instabilities that currently limit the potential of fusion energy.
The latest evolution of motor efficiency: ABB Baldor-Reliance SP4 motors
The motor technology meets the NEMA Super Premium efficiency level in a standard AC induction motor design operating across the line, independently of a variable speed drive.
AchieVe fiber optic Ethernet patch cables from AutomationDirect
These cables contain optical fibers that transmit data signals as light, offering much higher transmission speeds than copper cables, and are naturally immune to electromagnetic interference.
Compact MINIMET instrument enclosures can be specified in custom versions
Applications include medical and wellness devices, test and measurement, industrial control, peripherals and interfaces, switchboxes, communications and laboratory equipment.
Why accurate pH and conductivity measurements are critical for battery manufacturing
Explore how the performance and longevity of a battery are heavily dependent on one critical parameter — pH level.
Scroll compressor renders heat pumps viable in colder climates
By increasing heat pump operating range, the compressor can help drive market adoption of heat pumps and decrease the need to burn fossil fuels for heating.
The advantages of a well-made electrical enclosure
Overheating and moisture can shorten the life expectancy of the equipment in need of protection, resulting in major system failures and the possibility of electrical shock to users.
A multipurpose and efficient compressed air energy storage system
Combining adiabatic compressed air storage and large-scale solid-oxide electrolysis cells can efficiently provide the heat and power needed for green hydrogen production.
DC motors and their applications
Delve into the operational mechanism and components of DC motors and learn about the harmonious interaction that converts electrical energy into dynamic mechanical motion.
Video: Tidal energy kite powers the Faroe Islands
The tidal energy kite, rated at 1.2 MW, was successfully commissioned by tidal energy technology developer Minesto.
New wind turbine coating promises to help prevent damage from lightning strikes
A common problem impacting trees, telephone poles and tall-rise buildings, lightning strikes can also result in expensive damages to wind turbines and their operators.
Video: Pairing batteries with supercapacitors
The Faraday 1 hybrid energy storage system combines supercapacitors with electrochemical batteries to form a novel aqueous polymer-based energy storage technology.