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Video: Green light for spent fuel repository in Sweden
Sweden is now the second country in the world after Finland to approve a plan for building a facility that could store the country's spent nuclear fuel for at least 100,000 years.
First all-electric skid-steer replaces messy hydraulics
The T7X is the first machine of its kind to be fully electric, offering the full benefits of eliminating hydraulic systems, components, emissions and vibrations.
Refrigeration solution keeps COVID vaccines cool
A commercial refrigeration container was redesigned to ensure COVID-19 vaccines remain at ultra-low temperatures during long transport and while locally stored.
Cobot designed for machine-tending applications
Kassow Robots is releasing the 7-axis KR810 with a payload of 10 kg and a reach of 850 mm, allowing high production speeds and the ultimate flexibility in tool movement.
Coating promises to extend the life of produce
In addition to extending the shelf life of produce, the coating also promises to reduce the amount of petroleum-based packaging contributing to a worldwide plastic waste crisis.
Video: "Smart" packaging kills harmful bacteria, keeps produce fresh
The biodegradable packaging is comprised of the corn protein zein, starch and naturally derived polymers infused with natural microbial compounds including oil from the herb thyme and citric acid from citrus fruits.
Transport fleet transitions to lower GWP refrigerant
The transport refrigeration brand of Trane Technologies plans to transition to a lower global warming potential (GWP) refrigerant as standard in its truck and trailer units.
Custom building manufacturer improves efficiency with modular fixturing system
Hostetler called on Fronius to help with the conversion from SMAW to gas metal arc welding.
Inhance Technologies takes step toward leading global sustainability
Inhance Technologies, LLC has recently announced that it has completed an acquisition of Advance Research Chemicals, Inc. (ARC), a global producer of specialty chemicals and materials used in a wide range of applications.
Answers to 3 FAQs about spreader beams
Fundamentals of this rigging and hoisting technology are explored, such as differences to lifting beams, standards and calculations.
Plastic's global environmental toll
Plastic has become a low-cost marvel found just about everywhere. Unfortunately, the majority ends in landfills. Less than 10% of plastics find their way to a recycling facility, and too much finds its way into the sea.
Video: Robotape automates the industrial taping process
The automated platform is entirely flexible to the user’s needs, relying solely on programming to position and apply the tape for complicated tasks.
NASA awards Intuitive Machines lunar delivery contract
Intuitive Machines’ Nova-C lander is headed toward the lunar swirl known as Reiner Gamma.
Study: Track and trace food packaging could encourage reusable packaging scheme
To reach that conclusion, researchers asked manufacturers, retailers, regulatory bodies, reuse experts and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) what factors prevent them from participating in a reusable packaging scheme.
Video: New tech detects bone fragments in poultry
Eagle Product Inspection, a manufacturer of X-ray machines for the food industry, has developed new X-ray technology capable of detecting bone fragments in poultry products.
New CAD360! conveyor system configurator
The latest version of the configurator features improved design and collaboration tools to bridge the gap between conveyor system designer and manufacturer.
Virtual trials for lightweighting glass bottles set for 2022
The virtual trial will pioneer science-based sustainable innovations to reduce the time and cost needed to test glass products, while also reducing the raw materials and energy used in the process.
North American companies rush to add robots as demand surges
The rush to add robots is part of a larger upswing in investment as companies seek to keep up with strong demand.
Exploring the new age of welding
This emerging software can be used with all types of welding equipment whether it be manual, automated or even robotic welding systems.
Reliable, low-cost bearings for food industry
Durable and reliable, this material can handle the high speeds and intense heat that frequent the food and beverage packaging industry.