Sensors, Actuators
Engineers develop shape-memory material for actuators
MIT researchers have developed a ceramic-based material that could be used for highly efficient actuators for aircraft or other uses, with minimal moving parts.
Instrumentation devices are joining the digitalization revolution
Instrumentation devices required regular inspection to identify faults and prevent downtime, requiring large maintenance teams and high costs, but that's changing with digitalization.
Modular automation standard benefits FPSO operations
Costs lowered, greater interoperability from module type package standard
Scalable surface that mimics nature developed
Duke University engineers have developed a scalable soft surface that relies on electromagnetic actuation, mechanical modeling and machine learning to form new configurations.
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The most-viewed content from the past week covered plant instrumentation and controls, Engineering Leaders Under 40, PLC programming, automation mergers and acquisitions and digital twins.
Four practical steps to improved sustainability
Digital transformation concepts are the basis for projects to increase efficiency and reduce carbon footprint.
Sensor for E. coli risk detection for wastewater environments developed
Researchers at CU Boulder have developed and validated a sensor for E. coli risk detection when detecting contamination in wastewater environments.
Engineers fabricate a chip-free, wireless electronic skin
The chip-free device senses and wirelessly transmits signals related to pulse, sweat and ultraviolet exposure, without bulky chips or batteries.
2D boundaries could create electricity
Rice lab leads effort to generate thickness-independent piezoelectricity in atom-thick materials. 2D boundaries could be the key.
Smart face mask, other wearables designed as personal health trackers
University of Missouri researchers developed wearable smart bioelectronic devices and materials for better real-time health monitoring.
