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Case Study: How 3D Printing Solved Challenges in the Power Utilities Industry
Consulting firm Stream Lion Design re-engineers a modal hammer with Multi Jet Fusion 3D printing prowess from Protolabs.
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Building Blocks for Quantum Computers Created Out of Unconventional Superconductor
Researchers from Chalmers have discovered that they could use Majorana particles to as part of stable building blocks of a quantum computer.
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Internal Temperature Test Allows for Faster Battery Charging
A new internal temperature test for lithium-ion batteries and their electrode potentials demonstrates that the batteries can be safely charged up to five times faster than the current recommended charging limits.
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Watch: New LED Phosphor Material Developed Using Supercomputers
A new phosphor material that creates stronger and clearer LEDs has been developed by engineers from the University of California San Diego.
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Shielded Surface Mount RF Inductors With Higher Inductance
Gowanda Electronics announces the expansion of its SML32S series of wirewound, shielded, molded RF surface mount inductors in the “1210” style.
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Watch: Skiing Robots Race in South Korea
Earlier this week, the Ski Robot Challenge pitted eight robotics teams from South Korean schools and a company against each other. On the line: $10,000 and bragging rights as the first company to build a self-skiing robot.
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Google to Acquire Internet of Things Vendor Xively
The $50 million transaction will help the search giant gain a flexible device-management platform to connect to Google Cloud.
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New Robotics Kit Gives Future Engineers a Jumpstart in Systems-level Design
Texas Instruments has introduced its new Robotics System Learning Kit.
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Delivery Drones Could Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Energy Use
A study by Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory shows if companies deploy drones sensibly, it could be a greener transportation alternative.
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Extending LoRaWAN to Receive Messages from Space
Semtech is teaming with Lacuna Space to extend wireless communication through satellite connectivity.
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Video: Hyperloop Transportation Technologies Begins Studies for Cleveland to Chicago Corridor
The company is working with the governments of Ohio and Illinois to conduct a study for future investment.
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Smart Jacket Contains More Than 23 Features for Campers and Survivalists
Adv3nture Jackets feature multiple pockets, a bottle opener and can be used as a travel pillow.
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Resonator Gathers Energy from Changes in Temperature Over 24 Hours
MIT researchers have developed a thermoelectric resonator to create energy when clean energy sources aren't available.
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FLEX 2018: Flexible Arduino? Flexible Hybrid Electronics Reaches a New Milestone
NextFlex has produced multiple functional samples of the classic maker board, opening up a new range of internet of things and sensor products.
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At the 2018 Winter Olympics: EU-South Korean Project to Demo 5G System Prototype
The 5GCHAMPION research team has built the world’s first state-of-the-art terrestrial wireless communication system, including disruptive satellite communication.
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Tips for Using RF Attenuators
RF attenuators are used to reduce the strength of an radio frequency (RF) signal. A common use for an attenuator is for measurement equipment.
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Part Needed for a Classic Porsche? There's a 3D Printer for That
Porsche Classic, the company’s division dedicated to classic vehicles, is now using 3D printers to produce extremely rare parts that are only needed in small quantities.
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Faster, Cheaper Thin-film Devices
A new method of processing nanomaterials could lead to faster and cheaper manufacturing of flexible thin film devices, from touch screens to window coatings.
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Batteries Developed Can Power Communities With Clean Energy When Power Sources are Absent
Researchers have developed a way to create a storage system that saves excess solar or wind energy by charging solutions of chemicals that can be stored for later emergency use.
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Using Line Sensors in Utility Operations
Line sensors continuously monitor the electrical power grid, providing an economical means of grid fault identification, power outage detection, substation automation and condition-based maintenance — but what are they and what added value will be provided by next-generation line sensors?
