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Tomorrow's electric vehicle, today with Siemens' digital twin technology
Uniti and Siemens create an advanced electric vehicle through the digital twin of design, development and manufacturing. Not only a more affordable EV, but an answer for a greener planet.
Team creates self-cleaning aluminum surface
Scientists from the Technische Universität Dresden and the Fraunhofer Institute for Material and Beam Technology IWS have developed a self-cleaning aluminum.
Team develops antibiofouling diamond film
Researchers from the Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology (SIAT) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences have developed a new biomimetic antibiofouling diamond film.
Researchers develop egg-based coating for produce
Researchers from Rice University have developed a new coating derived from egg waste that protects fruits and vegetables for extended periods.
The igus® virtual trade show booth: Discover 100 new and innovative products remotely
Our booth is built and ready to go (virtually)! Discover top new igus® products here.
Company develops antimicrobial shopping cart guard to protect consumers
A consumer packaging company in collaboration with a plastics manufacturer has designed an antimicrobial “shield” for shopping cart handles amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Tech companies develop fast-food trays with antimicrobial properties
A collaboration between tech companies has resulted in the development of new fast-food trays composed of recycled ocean plastic waste infused with antimicrobial properties that keep the trays constantly clean.
Team is developing face mask that emits fluorescent signal when it encounters COVID-19
Researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Harvard University are modifying a tool originally used to detect the Ebola and Zika viruses to also detect SARS-CoV2 (CoV2), the virus that causes COVID-19.
NTU introduces new method for extracting chitin from crustaceans, fruit waste
Researchers at Nanyang Technological University (NTU) Singapore have developed an environmentally friendly and inexpensive technique for creating chitin by combining crustacean and fruit waste.
Magnetic systems aid automated material handling applications
Magnetic Sheet Fanners, Transporter® LP's, and Transfer Conveyors increase production speeds in automated material handling applications.
Top 5 industrial robotics applications
From food processing to automotive production, industrial robots are becoming ubiquitous. Highly-automated and programmable, these machines execute repetitive tasks with high precision, reliability and throughput.
Challenges for the packaging industry
What challenges will the packaging industry have to face in the next 10 years to remain competitive? Especially in the technologies it uses. Here are some answers.
4 tips for laser engraver maintenance
Like any other machine, laser engravers require maintenance to keep them running at optimal condition. Here are some tips on how to clean a laser engraver to keep it in top condition.
Collaborators develop 3D printed ventilator that works without electricity
Collaborators from the University of Central Florida and Oregon Health and Science University have developed a 3D printed ventilator that operates without electricity.
Purdue is investigating the feasibility of 3D printing concrete for wind turbine architecture
Researchers from Purdue University in collaboration with additive manufacturing startup RCAM Technologies are exploring methods for 3D printing concrete components for building offshore wind turbine structures.
Team repurposes polyurethane foams
A team from Northwestern University and the University of Minnesota has devised a new technique for repurposing polyurethane foams, which are typically difficult to recycle.
Team develops an algorithm for detecting radiation at national borders
Designed to potentially reduce the false positives triggered at border radiation portal monitors, the algorithm was trained to identify the signatures associated with weapons-grade nuclear materials.
How to accurately measure chain wear
Do you need to know if your roller chain is worn out?
New mask material removes virus-sized nanoparticles
Amid a global face mask shortage due to the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent disruptions to the supply chain, a team from Queensland University of Technology in Australia has developed a mask that is capable of removing particles under 100 nanometers (nm) — essentially the same size as viruses.
Mutant enzyme can be used to recycle plastic bottles within hours
A bio-industrial solutions company has developed a mutant bacterial enzyme that can break down polyethylene terephthalate (PET) plastic and transform it into new recycled plastic product in just hours.