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Fun Innovations Friday: The Weird Robot Roundup
Technology Innovations

Fun Innovations Friday: The Weird Robot Roundup

Oct. 11, 2024
This robot roundup, including a flying pooper scooper, shines a light on some robot inventions that will give you a laugh.
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The area where the hose and fitting meet is often the weakest point choosing the right end is especially important. Fittings are commonly available in flare, hose barb, push-to-connect, pipe, and compression ends.
Pneumatics

Selecting the Perfect Push-to-Connect Fitting: 7 Key Factors

Oct. 7, 2024
Master the STAMPED method to select the perfect push-to-connect fitting for your low-pressure manufacturing applications, potentially cutting labor costs by 90%.
Fun Innovations Friday: Creepy Crawly Detachable Robot Hand With Finger Legs
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Fun Innovations Friday: Creepy Crawly Detachable Robot Hand With Finger Legs

Oct. 4, 2024
Robot grippers are turning into Thing from The Addams Family to be able to pick objects up that are out of reach.
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High-voltage electrode boilers like those from Acme Engineering Prod. are virtually 100% efficient, with zero-emission capabilities.
Plant Operations

The Consulting Engineer’s Ultimate Guide to Advanced Electric Boiler Technology

Oct. 3, 2024
An international boiler expert helps industry professionals take advantage of high-voltage electrode boilers' virtually 100% efficient, zero-emission capabilities, providing guidance...
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Product News

What Are They Using? A Peek Into Manufacturers' Equipment Choices

Oct. 2, 2024
In this installment, Miller Fabrication Solutions selected a new laser center to automate its denesting process, Manitowoc Tool & Manufacturing chooses a feed line for its metal...
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Fun Innovations Friday: Gravity Defying Shopping Cart Could Save Your Time and Sanity
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Fun Innovations Friday: Gravity Defying Shopping Cart Could Save Your Time and Sanity

Sept. 27, 2024
Researchers from Korea have developed the Palletrone flying cart which could transform your grocery shopping experience from a time-consuming maze into an efficient, obstacle-...
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Fun Innovations Friday: GE's Robot Worm Could Change Aircraft Maintenance
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Fun Innovations Friday: GE's Robot Worm Could Change Aircraft Maintenance

Sept. 20, 2024
GE Aerospace's Sensiworm robot is set to enhance aircraft maintenance with its cutting-edge, minimally invasive inspection and repair capabilities.