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Indium is abundant: Explore what's possible with Indium Corporation
For 85+ years Indium Corporation has researched, developed applications, and explored innovations using indium metal.
Students develop store inventory monitoring website amid COVID-19 pandemic
Computer science students from the University of Texas have created an inventory tracking website that enables users to see what supplies are in stock at local big-box stores amid coronavirus-related disruptions to the supply chain and incidents of hoarding.
SEAT uses windshield wiper motors to run its ventilators
A Spain-based automobile manufacturer is producing medical ventilators amid the global coronavirus pandemic using windshield wiper motors from its assembly line to power the medical devices.
Lighter, smaller, stronger: TackPin® micro fastener
See how the TackPin® micro fastener from PennEngineering® outperforms conventional screws to deliver a thinner, lighter, more durable product. Request a sample today.
Quantum sensor covers entire radio frequency spectrum
The sensor covers the spectrum from 0 to 100 GHz.
Researchers turning fish scales into flexible electronics
Researchers from Nanjing Tech University in China are using fish scales as an alternative to the plastic components in flexible displays, wearables and flexible electronics.
6 questions on lidar for AVs, with Insight Lidar
One of the fastest-growing applications for lidar is autonomous vehicles.
System teaches robots to do chores
Researchers from MIT created a system that teaches robots complicated tasks that were previously too difficult to learn, like setting a dinner table.
Faulty sensors blamed in Ethiopian Boeing 737 Max crash
On the eve of the first anniversary of the March 2019 crash, Ethiopian air transport authorities cited a faulty sensor as triggering a series of events that led to the fatal accident.
Laser-based defense system can down autonomous drones
A professor from Israel’s’ Ben-Gurion University has developed a laser-based system capable of downing autonomous drones.
Team develops wearable device that camouflages the wearer
A team of researchers from the University of California San Diego has created a wearable device that makes the wearer imperceptible to heat-detecting sensors, such as those built into night vision goggles, even during ambient temperature changes.
Tesla crash: NTSB faults an "overreliance on technology"
“This tragic crash clearly demonstrates the limitations of advanced driver assistance systems available to consumers today,” said the NTSB chairman. “There is not a vehicle currently available to U.S. consumers that is self-driving."
Defense company develops anti-drone laser technology
An Israel-based defense and security company has developed a laser drone defense system capable of disabling suspicious drones and drone swarms.
Molecular glass — A revolutionary new material enabling future OLED displays and lighting
Molecular glass, or glassy small molecule organic light emitting diode (OLED) materials, is a new class of organic semiconductor materials poised to overcome several performance and manufacturing hurdles currently limiting adoption of OLED technology in larger sized OLED display and lighting products.
New cooling technology for electronics, data centers
Solstice E-Cooling heat transfer agents cool data centers and other electronic applications with greater efficiency and reduced environmental impact.
US Army testing "guaranteed hit" smart scope
The United States Army is testing a new fire control system for infantry guns that will prevent the gun from firing if the system determines that there is no chance of hitting the target.
Stanford researchers develop stretchy battery for wearables market
Researchers from Stanford University have created a soft and stretchy battery that uses plastic to store power for the wearable electronics market.
Electronic skin with fully integrated flexible electronics for robots and wearables
The sensor system is made of magnetic sensors and organic circuits.
Teenagers' thrill seeking impulses can lead to cyber crime
Researchers from Flinders Criminology conducted a study that analyzed existing links between teenager’s online activities and cybercrime.
Cool information from Fujipoly
Fujipoly added an Engineering Resource section to its website, providing engineers access to useful whitepapers and webinars as well as to Sarcon thermal interface material performance datasheets.