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New biopolymer protects against UV radiation
A team from the University of Oulu's Research Unit of Sustainable Chemistry has devised a synthetic bioplastic capable of preventing ultraviolet radiation from the sun from penetrating its film.
Study: WWI-era helmets perform as well as, if not better than, modern-day counterparts
Bioengineers from Duke University have determined that a helmet from World War I outperformed modern-day equivalents in terms of protecting the wearer’s brain from blast waves.
Video: Clean-in-place option expands DynaClean Conveyor line
The option is designed to give users the ability to clean the inside of the conveyor without the need to remove the conveyor belt.
Researcher develops coating to protect produce from noroviruses
A professor from Quebec’s Institut National de la Recherche Scientifique (INRS) has developed an edible food coating to protect produce potentially carrying noroviruses.
Magnetically transfer automotive stampings with Transporter®LP
Transporter®LP replaces vacuum cups to magnetically transfer steel blanks and stampings in automated material handling systems.
From prototype to production: What is metal additive manufacturing?
Metal additive manufacturing (AM) utilizes metal powders and 3D computer-modeling technology to print structural metal components. Common applications include prototypes, pilot low-volume component production and components with highly complex geometry.
7 unexpected ingredients with the potential for solving the plastic waste crisis
As the world quite literally drowns in a sea of microplastic waste, the search is on for suitable plastic alternatives to take the place of plastics used to manufacture water bottles, food and other consumer goods packaging, and disposable straws and cutlery, to name just a few.
Watch how collaborative robots increase safety
Collaborative robots on wheels increase productivity and worker safety at Scott Fetzer Electrical Group.
Paper proposes end-to-end general framework for automatic diagnosis of manufacturing systems
The challenge of extracting useful information from sensor data is having a general framework for different manufacturing applications.
Gates introduces alternative to conventional spiral hoses
The MegaSys MXG 4K hydraulic hose is a lightweight, compact, highly flexible drop-in replacement for conventional spiral hoses.
Purdue researchers develop portable pathogen detector for food industry
Researchers from Purdue University have developed a portable device for detecting pathogens in food associated with foodborne illnesses.
New cobots are easier to install and program
Fanuc introduced its new CRX Series collaborative robot at IREX 2019 and it is easier to use and program than previous models.
Researchers infuse food packaging film with turmeric oil to prolong shelf life of food
In a bid to prolong the shelf life of certain foods, researchers from the Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) in Malaysia have developed new packaging infused with turmeric oil.
Coalition develops microrobotic system for regenerating knee cartilage in rabbits
A coalition of researchers from institutions in both China and Korea have devised a microrobotic system for regenerating knee cartilage in rabbits.
Researchers turn trash into graphene
Rice University researchers have developed a process for turning just about any carbon source into graphene flakes.
Researchers create fiber composed of seaweed, crab shell compounds for textile, medical industries
Research conducted by teams from the University of British Columbia, Aalto University and the University of São Paulo have developed a fiber by spinning together chitin nanoparticles from blue crabs and a seaweed extract called alginate.
Researchers use durian fruit to make biodegradable food packaging, 3D printing filament
In a bid to curb plastic waste pollution, a research team from the International Islamic University Malaysia have created biodegradable food packaging composed of the skin of durian fruit.
New flat-top chain conveyor system from Mk North America
Mk North America Inc.'s VersaFlex flat-top chain conveyor features standardized modules and components for simple and cost-effective material handling operations.
Team develops antimicrobial composite film to prevent foodborne illness
Researchers at Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences have developed a composite film to decrease the occurrence of foodborne illness outbreaks.
Engineers improve material used in bulletproof gear
To improve the vulnerability of bulletproof vests and other gear to high-speed bullets, engineers from Texas A&M University have created a new recipe for fortifying the material against high-speed ballistics.