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Woodpecker-inspired drone reduces collision force by 70%
The SWIFT project is able to accomplish this by borrowing the structural principles from the woodpecker, which is able to repeatedly hammer its beak against trees without injury.
Seaweed-infused clay builds lighter, eco-friendly construction material
The researchers included algae in the production of ceramic clays that are used in construction to reduce the weight of concrete slabs.
Lab-grown oils promise deforestation-free cosmetics and food
This solution is expected to address the environmental and ethical concerns associated with the manufacture of palm, coconut and other botanicals, including deforestation, habitat loss, fertilizer and water use, and labor abuses.
Ultrasonic device removes salt from sea sand to boost building applications
The team has created an ultrasonic desalination device that enables more effective removal of salt from sea sand.
New wearable patch performs diagnostics using sweat, not blood
The smart patch can precisely observe internal changes through sweat when attached to the body where it can simultaneously and in real-time analyze multiple metabolites.
"Bone-gun" can generate bone grafts directly onto fractures in animals
The so-called bone gun has already been trialed in rabbits, quickly creating complex bone implants without having to prefabricate in advance.
Nanoparticles offer quick virus detection in food and water supplies
According to the researchers, the approaches test for bacteria and viruses in food and water, thereby reducing the wait for results from days to hours, offering real-time results in the field.
US scientists turn frozen tofu into inspiration for no-melt ‘jelly ice’
To develop the jelly ice, the team took inspiration from frozen tofu, which retained water internally but released it upon thawing.
WEAV3D launches FLEXSPEC structural thermoforming panel
Thermoformable sheets are designed to achieve bending stiffness equivalence with a wide range of steel and aluminum sheet metal gauges while increasing load capacity and weight.
IML medical exhibit demonstrates the added value of labeled medical technology products
Ready-to-use centrifuge tubes with functional labels made of PP will be produced at the event with a system concept that can be transferred to many different medical technology products.
Sanitation service and fertilizer sourced with solar energy
An innovative solar-powered system converts human waste into a tool for profitable and sustainable energy and agriculture in resource-limited regions.
World premiere Allrounder 475 V: Small footprint, high clamping force
The new vertical machine from Arburg can be used flexibly and looks predestined for both manual and automated overmolding of inserts.
Thermal flow meter improves natural gas pipeline booster station flare unit monitoring
The meter offers highly accurate and repeatable gas flow measurement in hazardous areas to assist in compliance with environmental mandates.
Nanobubbles benefit batteries, green energy and clean water
Nanobubble technology can be incorporated into a chemical-free, environmentally safe method that increases the porosity of thin films for energy, water and clean technology applications.
Sustainable and standards-compliant: Seals for the beverage industry
Freudenberg Sealing Technologies is presenting a high-performance clamp seal in a hygienic design, along with industry-specific sealing materials, at drinktec 2025.
From bags to roads: Team turns plastic waste into pavement
Incorporating plastics into pavement material promises to offer benefits such as enhancing road performance and alleviating the environmental burden of plastic waste.
Iron nanoparticles can help treat contaminated water — A team of scientists created them out of expired supplements
Iron-rich waste can be tapped to produce iron oxide nanoparticles — a useful tool for combating water pollution and building engineering hardware.
Coating the future with UV acrylic adhesive tapes
This article explores the technical benefits of UV-cured acrylic tapes, the production advantages of UV hot melt coating, key performance attributes, diverse industry use cases and a spotlight on Adhesive Applications’ new 63-inch UV hot melt coater and its capabilities.
New AI system detects food contamination
The team used advanced HSI in combination with ML to identify mycotoxins, which are dangerous compounds produced by fungi that can contaminate food at the growth, harvest and storage stages.
The how and why of pipe fusion
As more emphasis is placed on efficient and environmentally-friendly infrastructure solutions, HDPE has grown in popularity and continues to outperform many incumbent pipe materials in terms of strength, longevity and lifetime cost.