“Bubble casting” tech used to create soft actuators for soft robots

Although soft-bodied robots show great promise for tasks like squeezing through tight spaces, it's a bit counterproductive if their soft appendages are moved by hard actuators. A new technology addresses that problem, via the use of "fancy balloons."

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Danish startup launches modular wireless PA system for roving players

Denmark's Kombo Audio has combined a battery-powered amplifier, PA system, mixer, effects and wireless connectivity for a sound system specifically designed for musicians, allowing for live performances in the back yard, at the beach or out at sea.

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Emerging Lithium Extraction Sector Takes Advantage of Peristaltic Pumps from WMFTG

Grinding Solutions, a leading metallurgical laboratory and consultancy service, is using a 500 series peristaltic pump from Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Group...

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New Report Reveals the Five Steps to Consistent Fluid Performance

A newly released industry report reveals how manufacturers can achieve continuous improvement and reduce costly product failures through improved fluid...

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Vibration Analysis Part of the DNV GL Type Approval for the Pipeotech DeltaV-Seal

The weakest link in industrial piping systems is the gasket. Conventional semi metallic gasket technologies are not able to provide a gas-tight seal which stays...

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Parker Launches New Process to Instrument Valve to EEMUA 182 Design Conformance

Parker Hannifin, the global leader in motion and control technologies, has launched its latest process to instrument valve that fully conforms to EEMUA 182. The...

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Hybrid membrane edges flow batteries toward grid-scale energy storage

Scientists in China have come up with a new design for the membrane of redox flow batteries that solves some key shortcomings and takes the technology closer to realizing its potential as a storage solution for renewable energy.

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