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Mechanical & Fluid Systems

Access the latest news and technical advancements impacting Mechanical and Fluid systems. Explore articles and technical briefs about fastening, joining, mechanical components, fluid handling, and micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMs).

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Briefs: Robotics, Automation & Control
Shape and environment can cause materials to move without motors or hands.
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Products: Robotics, Automation & Control
Servo drives, magnetic angle sensors, draw wires, and more.
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Briefs: Mechanical & Fluid Systems
A prototype version could be demonstrated on a large cargo lunar lander.
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Articles: Robotics, Automation & Control
In North America alone, the gripper market is worth roughly $100 million — and that number is expected to climb up to 5 percent each year.
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Blog: Mechanical & Fluid Systems
A robot being developed at Tel Aviv University "hears" electrical signals, thanks to a natural sensor: the ear of a dead locust.
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Special Reports: Unmanned Systems
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Rugged Computing - March 2021
From the battlefield to the oceans to the extremes of space, electronics and computing advances enable missions in the harshest conditions. To help you keep pace with the latest developments, we present this...

Briefs: Mechanical & Fluid Systems
Researchers have demonstrated that they can attract, capture, and destroy perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), a group of federally regulated substances nicknamed “the forever chemicals”...
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Technology Leaders: Internet of Things
The importance of a proactive and systematic method for collecting machine and process data within a smart manufacturing environment cannot be overstated.
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Briefs: Mechanical & Fluid Systems
This technology has potential across many industries including water reclamation and treatment, and waste destruction in liquid waste streams.
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Products: Data Acquisition
Vision software, thermal sensors, ceramic pastes, and more.
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Briefs: Mechanical & Fluid Systems
The technology could continuously monitor fluid flow in pipes on the International Space Station and prevent satellites from colliding.
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Briefs: Sensors/Data Acquisition
Sensors need to be flexible, stretchable, biodegradable, safe, and stable for use in the body.
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Articles: Manufacturing & Prototyping
Is "SPE" the future of industrial automation and automotive? It certainly has the potential, says Mike Anderson.
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Briefs: Manufacturing & Prototyping
The sensor monitors the oil circulation ratio in real time for heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems.
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Products: Test & Measurement
Rain detectors, beacons, flow meters, and more.
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Blog: Manufacturing & Prototyping
Dr. Axel Krieger from Johns Hopkins University explains how he is getting a robotic system ready for the fight against COVID-19.
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Blog: Mechanical & Fluid Systems
Darin Skelly spoke with Tech Briefs about how he felt during the landing of the Perseverance rover, and what he's most looking forward to finding out about Mars.
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Blog: Robotics, Automation & Control
What can you do with a credit card sized pump? "Power clothing!" Prof. Jonathan Rossiter tells Tech Briefs?
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Podcasts: Medical
In this episode of Here's an Idea, we look at a set of robots already helping out hospitals in the fight against COVID-19.
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Special Reports: Test & Measurement
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Test & Measurement - February 2021
Sensors to search for ancient life on Mars...nano-thermometers that could revolutionize temperature measurement...a major advance in semiconductor testing. These are just a few of the technologies you'll read...

Products: Software
The Agile Engineering Design System® is an integrated suite of software modules for CAE/CAM of turbomachinery.
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Briefs: Mechanical & Fluid Systems
Applications include aiding patients with impaired hand muscle strength and in manufacturing for operating tools for extended periods of time.
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Application Briefs: Manufacturing & Prototyping
See why Mohawk Innovative Technology, Inc. is excited for the potential of additive manufacturing.
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Articles: Manufacturing & Prototyping
As 5G arrives, devices will need to expand I/O counts at the controller, as well as overall networking capabilities.
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Articles: Mechanical & Fluid Systems
When specifying servo motors for applications like a new machine or CNC retrofit, there are many considerations regarding servo motor performance and sizing.
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Briefs: Motion Control
The integrated tool eliminates the need for manual operators or additional custom fixtures.
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Application Briefs: Manufacturing & Prototyping
New online tools — coupled with online libraries of pre-selected and tested component specifications — simplify machine design.
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Briefs: Manufacturing & Prototyping
A technique enables manufacturing of minuscule robots by interlocking multiple materials in a complex way.
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Articles: Software
Once confined to the role of machine visualization, modern unified HMI software now delivers better user interfaces, containerization, and remote device management.
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