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Silicon rubber mask created with injection molding just as effective as N95 masks
Researchers from MIT and Brigham and Women’s Hospital have created a new face mask made of silicone rubber that could stop viral particles.
Video: A simple DIY ventilator for COVID-19 patients
The do-it-yourself (DIY) emergency ventilator is based on the automation of the manually operated bag valve mask widely used to deliver air into a patient’s lungs.
The versatility of laser cutting: From large-scale manufacturing to small shops
For manufacturing shops and fabricators, investing in a laser machine is one way to diversify into new processes, clients or markets. A well-designed laser machine can cut, mark and engrave materials, and can help create products ranging from custom engraved gifts in a makerspace to rapid prototypes and sheets of burr-free cut metal parts.
Laser engraving cooking utensils
Lasers can be used to engrave all kinds of items, from coffee cups to leather belts to awards. One often overlooked use of laser engraving is personalizing cooking utensils.
New, combined-cycle power plant gives chemical manufacturer Evonik a future-viable power supply
Once completed, it will be able to generate electricity with an overall efficiency of more than 93% and a capacity up to 270 MW. It will provide efficient, uninterrupted power to a key chemical processing site.
Watch: A longer life for legacy robots
Old robots do not have to die and fade away: they can be refurbished to extend and expand service life in a bid to improve the environmental sustainability of robotics technology.
3 ways manufacturers can benefit from diversifying strategy
Fabricators and manufacturers adopting an attitude of diversification form can provide significant benefits if done correctly. Below are three ways fabricators can diversify their companies.
UL plans new wire and cable training in the virtual classroom
Three virtual classroom training workshops are aimed at delivering firsthand industry and technical training to customers and stakeholders worldwide.
Product adaptability is key to weathering the economic storm
Savage circumvents fluctuations in market-specific demand through continuous design and product flexibility.
Watch: 3D-printed blood vessels are sugar-based
A sweet solution to the synthesis of complex, viable vascular networks was recently demonstrated: Laser sintering of powdered sugars yields highly detailed structures that can maintain cell viability.
Video: Battery initiative to boost UK rail service
A joint venture will produce battery packs to advance rail electrification and also offer domestic production of batteries for the automotive and construction sectors.
Watch: Students design an electric motorbike
The superbike includes a 17 kWh oil-cooled battery and a powertrain capable of delivering 150 kW and 400 Nm of torque at an estimated top speed of 160 mph.
Save thousands with an audit of your compressed air system
An audit of your compressed air system can reveal thousands of dollars in potential savings.
Wearable tech finds coronavirus risks in food and beverage manufacturing
New wearable HUD and software identifies locations coronavirus is likely to exist in manufacturing facilities.
Outer loop control IC released for brushless DC and DC brush motors
The Juno outer loop control IC is a brand-new type of control IC that capitalizes on recent trends in digital logic integration and intelligent algorithm development.
Study: Different leadership competencies more valuable in remote work scenarios
Researchers from Brigham Young University are suggesting that in the wake of shifting workspaces from the office to the home amid the COVID-19 pandemic, new leaders in the workplace have emerged with different leadership styles than those who govern physical office spaces.
Watch: Design of new drilling robot inspired by moles
The new drilling robot could be useful for space exploration and mining for underground resources.
Video: New value vertical cable manager system from Siemon
The units are offered in both single and double-sided versions to enable a range of infrastructure topologies while supporting cord management for high-density patching fields and routing horizontal cables.
New shingles have algae fighting technology to fight discoloration
GAF announced the latest expansion of its residential product line with the Timberline® American Harvest shingles, now with StainGuard Plus™ and LayerLock™ technologies in a range of colors.
Wheatgrass engineered for human consumption released for public use for the first time
Researchers from the University of Minnesota and the Land Institute have released the first food-grade wheatgrass variety for public use.