As companies harness automated systems to manufacture goods and move materials as fast and efficiently as possible, it can be difficult to predict when a machine will malfunction without having
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As companies harness automated systems to manufacture goods and move materials as fast and efficiently as possible, it can be difficult to predict when a machine will malfunction without having
Read moreAn independent research center in Belgium that helps nonprofit institutions demonstrate new technologies recently constructed a unique system: A badminton-playing robot that can incorporate prototype devices for testing. The mechatronic
Read moreTo educate the public about automobile accidents, a police department in the Middle Hesse region of Germany uses a specially designed accident simulator. The police chief wanted to analyze and
Read moreVenue seating in the entertainment industry must always be comfortable. One way to improve seat comfortability is to design the armrests and footrests to provide better support for users’ back,
Read moreA sailplane, or glider, is an unpowered gliding aircraft often used for sport or leisure that relies on currents of rising air in order to soar. Thanks to its aerodynamically
Read moreSki cross is an increasingly popular alpine skiing competition that incorporates various elements of skiing, including freestyle maneuvers, airborne jumps and high-banked turns. Not only is ski cross unique among
Read moreWhen there’s an emergency at sea, quick and safe evacuation of a vessel can mean the difference between lives saved and lives lost. Exit systems must be activated quickly with
Read moreIf you installed dampers for your PV tracker site in the last five to seven years, chances are you’ll need to replace them soon. Perhaps they’ve degraded over time or
Read moreWhen a drawbridge connects a small village to a larger town, that bridge is indispensable for the village. This was recently the case in the Netherlands, where Brekkenpolder, with just
Read moreConsumers looking to preserve the environment through recycling routinely sort glass items by hand. Large-scale sorting, however, is best handled by automated machines, which make the process more efficient. As
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