Demand for lithium is skyrocketing as factories across the world churn out electric vehicles and the massive batteries that make wind turbines and solar panels reliable sources of energy. Unfortunately, current methods for producing lithium are…
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Unlocking vast lithium stores: Faster, cleaner method extracts critical mineral from low-grade brines
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New 3D-printing extrusion system redefines printing limits
Researchers at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory have developed a novel extrusion system that combines multiple 3D-printing extruders into a single, high-output stream via specially designed nozzles. This system matches the…
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Festo introduces AI-based predictive maintenance platform to improve automation uptime
The AX Motion Insights platform integrates AI with maintenance workflows, enabling distribution and fulfillment operations to predict points of failure, plan interventions, and reduce unplanned downtime. | Source: Festo
While automation promises…
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World’s first carbon-storing bridge locks away 146 pounds of CO2
Heijmans and climate tech company Paebbl have unveiled what they say is the world’s first bridge built using CO2-neutral concrete.
The pedestrian bridge, located in the Netherlands, shows that structural concrete can be produced without…
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Mouser Drives Electronic Design Excellence with Motor Control Resource Hub for Engineers
Advanced motor control seeks to precisely regulate a motor’s speed, torque, and position. These innovations are critical for next-generation mobility and electric vehicle (EV) systems, strengthening both efficiency and driving range.
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IDS introduces a voluntary 3-year manufacturer’s warranty across all industrial camera series
Maximum security and long-term investment protection for machine vision projects
IDS Imaging Development Systems GmbH (Germany), a leading manufacturer of industrial cameras, is now the only provider in the industry to offer a…
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Stantec-AECOM Win $150M NAVFAC Contract for Maine Naval Shipyard Upgrade
A joint venture of Stantec and AECOM has been selected by Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command for a five-year, $150-million contract supporting the U.S. Navy’s Shipyard Infrastructure Optimization Program.
The firms will provide…
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7 of the world’s oldest tech companies still rewriting the future
When people think of technology companies, they usually picture startups, apps, and Silicon Valley. But some of the world’s most influential tech firms were founded long before electricity was widespread, let alone the internet. Their early…
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500,000-year-old elephant bone hammer discovered in England
A roughly 500,000-year-old elephant bone hammer has been discovered in Boxgrove, England.
This find is said to be the oldest tool of its kind ever found in Europe.
Archaeologists from University College London and the Natural History…
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Renault to build long‑range surveillance and strike drones for France
French automaker Renault has announced it will start manufacturing long-range strike drones in partnership with defense contractor Turgis Gaillard.
These drones will bear a resemblance to Iran’s Shahed drone, a low-cost loitering munitions…
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