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Video: Large bore CT system cleared for radiation therapy planning
The computed tomography (CT) scanner features a 90 cm bore opening, 90 cm edge-to-edge field of view and 4 cm detector coverage.
Healthcare Engineering Spotlight (Jan. 31 - Feb. 6)
The convergence of healthcare and advanced technology continues to steal the spotlight in 2021. COVID-19 remains the preeminent global challenge, but it shouldn't overshadow the engineering being done around implants, glucose monitoring and other key medical challenges.
Watch: Imaging the internal structure of mini-brains
Visualizing details of the internal structure of brain spheroids could accelerate drug studies and offer alternatives to some animal testing.
Breakthrough high-performance gyroscope for automotive, aeronautic and industrial applications
The world's first nanoelectromechanical system-based gyroscope operates at 50 kHz in severe environments.
The tasty tech that ensures QC in beer brewing
Breweries, whether they are large or small, share a common need for quality control (QC) to ensure the consistency and safety of end products. Both subjective and objective QC tests and evaluations can be performed throughout the brewing process.
Convergence Instruments’ technology supports Greater Santiago noise maps in Chile
In 2008, the Chilean Ministry of the Environment (MMA) started the Noise Maps’ program for cities in Chile. In 2011, the first version of the Noise Map of Greater Santiago was completed, and during 2016, this Noise Map was updated, published and made available to the general public.
Satellite images used to find the impact of land acquisitions have food security
Large scale land deals intended to help solve the world’s food security problem have actually had no impact or a negative impact.
New method detects harmful chemicals in drinking water
A new method from Johns Hopkins University analyzes the risk of chemicals used in U.S. water treatment plants.
A better way for brewers to find thiols in hoppy beers
A simple method measures concentrations of thiols responsible for the fruity aroma of hoppy beers.
That's good java: Nuclear magnetic resonance measures coffee quality
Coffee manufacturers frequently include robusta beans among their arabica beans, diluting taste. Chemistry researchers used NMR spectroscopy to measure robusta levels post brewing.
Locating water leaks made easy
A small investment gets you a better method for tracking down water leaks.
The multi-angle spectrophotometer CM-M6
Until the invention of the CM-M6, the measuring methods used for characterizing the visual impression have been highly complex and mainly the domain of experts.
Glass fiber-based sensor network to safeguard drinking water supplies
The use of glass fibers to assemble fiber optical turbidity sensors offers the benefits of lower cost and thermal stability.
Polymers pinpoint drug precursors in wastewater
An automated sensor system incorporating highly selective molecularly imprinted polymers was engineered to detect the presence of banned and illicit drugs in wastewater.
New optical system may enhance AI analysis of wood pulp quality
The quality of wood pulp nanofibrillation is measured using its natural optical birefringence, which may lead increased utilization of wooden cellulose nanofibers.
Cement component sponges up radwaste species
A mineral formed in cementitious materials may be used to immobilize technetium in radioactive waste forms.
The Olympus OLS5100 smart experiment manager simplifies data acquisition and analysis
A semi-automated experiment manager for quick and efficient surface metrology experiment workflows
Free booklet breaks down water quality basics
An updated resource that covers water quality fundamentals for consumers and industry professionals alike is now available from the Water Quality Association.
Watch: Specimen collection tube decapping now automated
The pre-analytical function of decapping a specimen collection tube can now be automated.
Video: Nuclear waste storage container integrity testing underway
Three stainless steel storage canisters are being equipped with heaters and instrumentation to simulate nuclear waste and determine salt accumulation with time.