“LoadRunners” designed to autonomously speed goods through warehouses

Due to the current pandemic, people are shopping online like never before. This means that distribution warehouses have become very busy places, where goods need to be transported quickly but safely – and that’s where the LoadRunner comes in.Continue R… Continue reading “LoadRunners” designed to autonomously speed goods through warehouses

Broadcasting tech swaps stadium ads for regional advertising

When viewing sports coverage from other countries, it’s common to see sideline advertising boards that are promoting products you’ve never even heard of. This new TV system is capable of digitally replacing the content of those boards, so they’re adver… Continue reading Broadcasting tech swaps stadium ads for regional advertising

Underwater robot rises from the depths to save drowning swimmers

Even though lifeguards are essential to maintaining safety at swimming pools, they can’t always see everything that’s happening, nor can all pool operators afford to pay their salaries. That’s where a new swimmer-saving underwater robot is designed to … Continue reading Underwater robot rises from the depths to save drowning swimmers

Tiny ozone generator could find use in water-purifying appliances

Although ozone is often used to disinfect water in settings such as treatment plants, the required equipment is typically too large for use in small appliances like water coolers. A new miniaturized ozone generator, however, may be about to change that… Continue reading Tiny ozone generator could find use in water-purifying appliances

Fungus put to use in eco-friendly soundproofing material

Fungus already shows promise as a “green” form of leather and protective packaging. Thanks to new research, it has now also found use in an environmentally-friendly sound-absorbing material.Continue ReadingCategory: Environment, ScienceTags: Fraunhofer… Continue reading Fungus put to use in eco-friendly soundproofing material

Pressurized CO2 used to bacteria-proof dried almonds

While you might think that dried almonds are one of the “safer” foods, they’re actually prone to contamination by harmful bacteria. A simple new process could help keep that from happening, while also boosting their shelf life.Continue ReadingCategory:… Continue reading Pressurized CO2 used to bacteria-proof dried almonds

German fire-resistant glass is claimed to be leaner and greener

Although fire-resistant windows do already exist, they contain a carcinogenic gel, plus their production generates a lot of waste. A new technology that works in the same basic fashion, however, is claimed to be much safer and less wasteful.Continue Re… Continue reading German fire-resistant glass is claimed to be leaner and greener

Implant coating combines meds and silver to prevent infections

When a patient receives a titanium artificial hip, there’s always the risk of an infection developing at the interface between the metal and the bone. A new implant-coating process, however, is intended to greatly reduce that risk.Continue ReadingCateg… Continue reading Implant coating combines meds and silver to prevent infections

Radar-based inspection system scans food for foreign objects

No one likes the idea of biting into a cookie (or other food item) and finding a piece of glass, wood or plastic inside. An experimental new system is designed to keep that from happening, utilizing radar technology.Continue ReadingCategory: ScienceTag… Continue reading Radar-based inspection system scans food for foreign objects

New bioplastic is made from waste, and biodegrades in 12 months

Two of the main problems with traditional plastics are the facts that they’re made from non-renewable petroleum, and they stick around for centuries once discarded. A new alternative, however, is made from existing waste, and should biodegrade within a… Continue reading New bioplastic is made from waste, and biodegrades in 12 months