Products: Motion Control
New on the Market: October 2020
Tubing plugs, displacement measurements, CAM software, and more.
Products: Mechanical & Fluid Systems
New Products: October 2020 Motion Design
Accelerometers, actuators, hexapods, and more.
Products: Software
Product of the Month: October 2020 Tech Briefs
Users can edit the shape of a model while viewing results and watch the simulation update immediately.
Articles: Materials
Products of Tomorrow: October 2020
Nanowire masks, underwater imaging, and tiny 3D-printed block that repair bone breaks.
Articles: Imaging
Simple Robot Vision Tools Support Complex Applications
New collaborative robot-based vision systems are changing how manufacturers can inspect their parts.
Articles: Mechanical & Fluid Systems
Open Controllers Simplify Automation Systems
By consolidating tasks traditionally performed by multiple devices into a single, high-performing controller, manufacturers can improve operations.
Articles: Internet of Things
Rapid Prototyping of Cable and Connectors for Unique Applications
Standard commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) connectors continue to be a great resource for quick prototypes and reference designs.
Articles: Motion Control
Torque Limiters 101: Benefits, Types, and Comparisons
Torque limiters protect against damage and downtime caused by machine overloads.
Application Briefs: Mechanical & Fluid Systems
Custom Gimbal for JHU-APL Shows Promise for Others
See how Blue Joule developed and delivered the Mini Mount (MM) Gimbal to Johns Hopkins University.
NASA Spinoff: Unmanned Systems
Autonomous Drone Navigation System Ends Reliance on GPS
NASA's UAS traffic management expertise leads to advances in drone navigation.
5 Ws: Materials
5 Ws of Algae-Based Flip-Flops
Would you take a walk in biodegradable flip-flops?
Q&A: Nanotechnology
Q&A: NanoLED Architecture Overcomes Efficiency Droop
A nanoLED has up to 1,000 times the brightness of conventional submicron-sized LEDs.
Technology Leaders: Electronics & Computers
Protecting the New Generation of Sensors and Electronics: Smarter and Smaller Requires Advanced Protection
For nearly 50 years, engineers in the electronics, aerospace, defense, medical device, and transportation industries have relied on Parylene coatings.
Facility Focus: Materials
Facility Focus: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
In 2020, the EPA marks 50 years of preparing for, responding to, preventing, and mitigating natural and manmade disasters.
Products: Manufacturing & Prototyping
New on the Market: September 2020
Foam gasket tapes, data analytics software, ceramic tape, and more.
Products: Imaging
New Products: September 2020 Sensor Technology
Safety-critical MEMS, absolute pressure sensors, thermal imaging cameras, and more.
Products: Test & Measurement
New Products: September 2020 Photonics & Imaging Technology
High-temp infrared emitter, single-frequency SWIR lasers, hazard testing systems, and more.
Products: RF & Microwave Electronics
Product of the Month: September 2020 Tech Briefs
InnoSenT introduced the IMD-3000 radar system as an alternative to pushbutton switches.
Articles: Mechanical & Fluid Systems
Products of Tomorrow: September 2020
An A/C alternative, AI that sharpens blurry images, and a NASA energy harvester.
Articles: Robotics, Automation & Control
Executive Forum: Machine Learning & AI
Tech Briefs posed questions to machine learning/AI industry execs to get their opinions on platform selection, data interpretation, and more.
Articles: Sensors/Data Acquisition
Cost-Effective Printed Sensors for the IoT/IIoT
With accelerated time from design to production, specialized foil sensor arrays will be expanding to many new areas.
Articles: IoMT
Long-life Batteries for the IIoT
Choosing the right battery will save trouble and expense in the long run.
Articles: Test & Measurement
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR) in Hyperspectral Imagers
Learn how to obtain large signals from hyperspectral imagers.
Articles: Sensors/Data Acquisition
Camera Trends: Where We Are Now and What to Expect in the Near Future
The COVID crisis is propelling the camera industry toward disruptive transformation.
Application Briefs: Aerospace
Force/Torque Sensor Helps Rover Sample Mars
See how one company reached out to NASA with an offer to develop a custom sensor for the Mars 2020 mission rover.
Application Briefs: Sensors/Data Acquisition
Using the IoT for Predictive Maintenance
Predictive maintenance is poised to become much more widely adopted, and that will help to boost productivity in a time when we really need it.
Application Briefs: Sensors/Data Acquisition
Smart Sensors for Hazardous Areas
Smart sensors for hazardous areas monitor essential assets, such as motors and pumps.
Application Briefs: Sensors/Data Acquisition
3D Ultrasonic Sensors Support New Industrial Applications
These sensors will improve autonomous technologies in the industrial environment, like AGVs or forklifts.
Application Briefs: Imaging
USB and GigE Connectivity for Modern Machine Vision
Learn the USB3 and GigE vision standards, how they keep pace with imaging technologies, and how augmenting the cabling is critical for optimal performance.
Top Stories
NASA Spinoff: Aerospace
Nanotechnology Repairs Engine Damage in Cars
Blog: Mechanical & Fluid Systems
Researchers Prove Their Elastic Exosuit Eases Back Stress
Blog: Power
How to Charge an Underwater Robot? A Mobile Docking Station
Videos: Photonics/Optics
New Method for Large-Scale 3D Printing of Rocket Engines
Blog: Sensors/Data Acquisition
Is the Public Ready for a Level-4 Autonomous Vehicle?
Blog: Imaging
Question of the Week
Will Self-Erasing Chips Catch On?
Webcasts
On-Demand Webinars: Energy
How to Achieve Alternative Fuel ROI in Less Than 5 Years
Upcoming Webinars: Automotive
Metal Injection Molding’s Role in Automotive
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Technical Ceramics: The Powerhouse of Advanced Materials
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PPAP Reviews Using AI and Machine Learning
Upcoming Webinars: Motion Control
Customizing Actuators Using COTS Drive Components for Martian...
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Drawing Electronics on Human Skin
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