Power and Electrical Engineering

Power and Electrical Engineering

Stretchable Biofuel Cells Harness Sweat for Wearables

The epidermal biofuel cells are a major breakthrough in the field, which has been struggling with making the devices that are stretchable enough and powerful…

Power and Electrical Engineering

Laser sensor LAH-G1 – optical distance sensors with measurement value display

Thanks to its sophisticated CMOS line sensor, the LAH-G1 series gives particularly precise measurements with a resolution of up to 0.5 µm. Moreover, the series…

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New Method Detects Nanoparticles Using Tuning Nanoscatters

Specifically, the two tuning nanoscatterers set the resonator at an “exceptional point,” a special state of a system at which unusual phenomena may occur. The…

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Flexible Turbomachines: Adapting to Renewable Energy Fluctuations

Compensating for the fluctuating electricity generated by renewable energies

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Water-Powered CubeSat Propulsion System Promises Cost-Effective Innovation

Low-cost “microsatellites” and “nanosatellites” far smaller than conventional spacecraft, have become increasingly prevalent. Thousands of the miniature…

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Solar Glasses: Harnessing Power with Flexible, Transparent Cells

Organic solar cells are flexible, transparent, and light-weight – and can be manufactured in arbitrary shapes or colors. Thus, they are suitable for a variety…

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WSU Researchers Find Eco-Friendly Alternative to Methane Flaring

Jean-Sabin McEwen knocks out a web search for “North Dakota,” “night sky” and “flaring,” and quickly finds a picture from space showing a glowing cluster…

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New Filter Removes 99% of Heavy Metals From Water

A newly developed filter, which removes more than 99 percent of heavy metal toxins from water, shows potential for water remediation in developing nations…

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Infrared Heat and UV Light: Enhancing Safe Barbecue Sauce Filling

Infrared and UV light have a significant part in the process of filling the barbecue sauce safely and without germs into the bottles.

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Ultrathin Device Converts Motion Into Electricity Efficiently

A new, ultrathin energy harvesting system developed at Vanderbilt University's Nanomaterials and Energy Devices Laboratory has the potential to do just that….

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Stanford Engineers Unveil Soft, Growing Robot Innovation

This is just one possible application of a new type of robot created by mechanical engineers at Stanford University, detailed in a June 19 Science Robotics…

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Fast, Affordable Method for Supercapacitor Electrode Production

Supercapacitors are an aptly named type of device that can store and deliver energy faster than conventional batteries. They are in high demand for…

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Gesture-Controlled Drones: New Innovations in Flight Tech

A wave to the left: the drone moves to the left. A wave to the right: the drone turns right. Clench your hand into a fist and it lands gently on the table. No,…

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Global Wood Pellet Market Trends: Insights From 30+ Countries

Driven by rising demand, the global production of wood pellets has risen rapidly over the last ten years. While the production volume in 2006 was estimated at…

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'Near-zero-power' temperature sensor could make wearables, smart devices less power-hungry

The technology could also enable a new class of devices that can be powered by harvesting energy from low-power sources, such as the body or the surrounding…

Power and Electrical Engineering

Fitness Equipment Enhances Performance With Gas Catalytic Infrared

To ensure that the exercise equipment with its smooth and glossy surface can look its best as well, gas catalytic ovens from Heraeus Noblelight are used to dry…

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