Japanese firms Toshiba and MIRISE Technologies have demonstrated a breakthrough in autonomous mobility.
The firms have embedded Toshiba’s Simulated Bifurcation Machine (SBM), a quantum-inspired optimization computer, directly into a mobile…
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New cheap heatshield coating repels near-boiling water on any surface
Researchers in the US have developed a multilayered insulated superhydrophobic (MISH) coating that repels near-boiling water, hot milk, coffee, and split pea soup, thus helping never-wet surfaces stay effective even at high…
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New diamond growth method slashes device temperatures by 41°F
What started as a fun experiment to create a decorative diamond “owl” for distinguished guests has evolved into a scalable manufacturing process for electronics.
Researchers at Rice University have developed a bottom-up method for growing…
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X-365 Precision XY Gantry System Offers Configurable, Affordable Motion for High-Throughput, High-Accuracy Applications
PI expands its high-performance gantry positioning platform portfolio with a flexible Cartesian robot solution for precision automation.
Shrewsbury, MA – PI (Physik Instrumente, a global leader in precision motion control and…
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New hybrid engine using 100% renewable fuel boosts mileage by 40%
A new hybrid engine concept developed by Horse Powertrain, powered by 100 percent renewable fuel, can improve vehicle mileage by up to 40 percent. The renewable fuel made from organic waste and cooking oils also helps cut emissions by 1.77 tons…
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Researchers develop a system that detects subtle defects missed by existing industrial visual inspection
Industrial quality inspection plays a critical role in manufacturing, from ensuring the reliability of electronics and vehicles to preventing costly failures in aerospace and energy systems. Traditional vision-based inspection systems typically…
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F-35 fighter tested with powerful AI to spot threats within seconds
Aerospace giant Lockheed Martin has announced it has flight-tested a new artificial intelligence feature on its F-35 Lightning fighter.
The AI system identifies unknown contacts, providing the fighter pilot with rapid identification,…
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China installs nuclear reactor vessel at unit 6 of Lufeng plant
The reactor pressure vessel was hoisted into place at the Lufeng nuclear power plant in China, marking the start of unit 6’s installation. Units 5 and 6 at Lufeng nuclear power plant will feature the home-built Hualong One nuclear reactor, one…
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Ceiling-mounted charging robot in China rolls on rails to power EVs
A viral video circulating on social media has shown how China is using overhead robotic chargers to supply power to electric vehicles. The innovative solution has been deployed across various garages nationwide, reducing the burden on drivers of…
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L3Harris cuts hypersonic propulsion component build time tenfold
A US defense firm has advanced additive manufacturing processes for air-breathing hypersonic propulsion systems, cutting component production time by tenfold.
The effort supports the Growing Additive Manufacturing Maturity for Airbreathing…
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