Special Reports: Communications
Space Technology - November 2023
Read about NASA's plans for future Mars exploration, ultrafast laser-based space communications, new strategies for cleaning up orbital debris, and much more in this compendium of recent articles from the...
INSIDER: Motion Control
Anyone who has ever tried to pack a family-sized amount of luggage into a sedan-sized trunk knows this is a hard problem. Robots struggle with dense packing tasks, too.
Special Reports: Robotics, Automation & Control
Robotics - October 2023
Read about the latest advances in robots for space exploration, healthcare, manufacturing, and more in this compendium of recent articles from the editors of Tech Briefs, Medical Design Briefs, and Aerospace &...
Application Briefs: Motion Control
Products: Manufacturing & Prototyping
Special Reports: Manufacturing & Prototyping
Test & Measurement - September 2023
In this new report from the editors of Tech Briefs and Aerospace & Defense Technology, you'll meet the NASA Mars rover's digital twin, discover how 3D scanning is becoming a key weapon for mil/aero...
INSIDER: Mechanical & Fluid Systems
A new type of ferroelectric polymer that is exceptionally good at converting electrical energy into mechanical strain holds promise as a high-performance motion controller or...
Products: Motion Control
INSIDER: Design
Purdue University engineers have developed a patent-pending tool to make the manufacture of ultrathin semiconductors more consistent, controllable, and...
Articles: AR/AI
Articles: Motion Control
Products: Robotics, Automation & Control
Blog: Propulsion
INSIDER: Medical
Some 30,000 people in the U.S. are affected by amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, a neurodegenerative condition that damages cells in...
Blog: RF & Microwave Electronics
Briefs: Mechanical & Fluid Systems
Briefs: Test & Measurement
Briefs: Motion Control
INSIDER: Motion Control
Combustion engines, propellors, and hydraulic pumps are examples of fluidic devices — instruments that utilize fluids to perform certain functions, such as generating power...
Articles: Test & Measurement
Application Briefs: Design
Products: Motion Control
INSIDER: Design
Electrostatic actuators are simple and lightweight devices that emulate human muscles. However, their usage has primarily been restricted to moving small devices since they...
Products: Imaging
Briefs: Motion Control
Briefs: Motion Control
Products: Robotics, Automation & Control
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Blog: RF & Microwave Electronics
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New Material Could Lead to Better Hydrogen-Based Batteries, Fuel Cells
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Podcasts: Aerospace
Countering Illegally Operated Drones at Airports, Stadiums, and Prisons
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Webcasts
On-Demand Webinars: Manufacturing & Prototyping
AI on the Ascent: Optimizing Factory Schedules for Peak Production
Webinars: Materials
Top 3 Factors Impacting the Useful Life of Medical Devices
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How to Safely Control the Power to Your Vehicle
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Digital Twins and Simulation for Accelerated Automotive Product...
Upcoming Webinars: Automotive
EV Bodyshop Metrology: The Same but Different
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Integrating Additive Manufacturing Into Aerospace Production