Tiny robots can remove radioactive uranium from contaminated water
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TODAY'S HIGHLIGHTS
[] [The Largest Stock Spring Selection in the World](
[The largest stock spring selection in the world](
Century Spring Corp.
Aerospace to prosthetics, electronics to ship building, Century Spring offers an [inventory of over 35,000 spring types]( delivering service excellence with 85 years of experience. Need a specialty spring? We precision manufacture to your custom specs. Need compression, extension, die, drawbar, disc, extension, specialty, tapered, torsion, urethane, or constant force springs? Stock spring orders ship within eight hours of placement.
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[] [Implementing PoE on 28 and 26 AWG stranded patch cable](
[Implementing PoE on 28 and 26 AWG stranded patch cable](
Quabbin Wire & Cable Co., Inc.
[This white paper]( looks at factors for implementing commercial PoE on 28 and 26 AWG stranded patch cable. Discover important design considerations that should be taken into account including higher DC resistances, more heat dissipation, and steeper temperature rises, necessitating careful consideration of safe amperage levels and bundle sizes that will not exceed cable temperature ratings. [Learn about Quabbin’s PoE test capability]( which enables specific guidance in cable selection relative to your unique application.
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[] [7 Key Reasons to Consider Oval Gear Flow Meter Technology](
[7 Key Reasons to Consider Oval Gear Flow Meter Technology](
Macnaught USA, Inc.
Read the "[7 Key Reasons to Consider Oval Gear Flow Meter Technology](
• Industrial duty
• High accuracy
• Best cost-of-ownership
• Easy-to-install
Learn the [major advantages]( of Macnaught [oval gear flow meters]( target fluids include fuels, oils, solvents, pastes, resins, and numerous fluids. [Visit the Macnaught IEEE GlobalSpec homepage](.
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R&D REPORT
[Tiny robots can remove radioactive uranium from contaminated water](
[Tiny robots can remove radioactive uranium from contaminated water](
Researchers have created materials that can [capture, separate, remove, and recover radioactive uranium from water](. But these materials have limitations that have stopped them from widespread use. The new microrobot aims to overcome these limitations.
For more on this subject, subscribe to the Engineering360 e-Newsletter [Water & Wastewater Systems](.
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[University engineers develop a bionic leg for amputees](
[University engineers develop a bionic leg for amputees](
The lightweight prosthetic leg is designed to [improve how amputees navigate]( the world around them, enabling the wearer to walk with greater strength and stability, thus ensuring their safety and improved quality of life.
[More videos](...
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[] [Avoid Pump Failures Causing Downtime & Hazardous Accidents](
[Avoid pump failures causing downtime and hazardous accidents](
EnviroPump and Seal, Inc.
Pumps are the hearts of [process plants](. And like hearts, when they fail, the process stops, leaving you vulnerable to downtime and hazardous accidents. [Four ways pumps fail]( vibration, heat, poor environment, and installation errors. Discover the design engineer and MRO supervisor's go-to pump solution [designed not to fail](
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[] [Understanding the benefits of Multi Jet Fusion](
[Understanding the benefits of Multi Jet Fusion](
Stratasys Direct Manufacturing
How is Multi Jet Fusion (MJF) different from other 3D printing technologies? What types of products can you build with MJF? [Download now]( to learn more about Multi Jet Fusion.
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[] [Specifying Flexible Conduit for Unique Applications](
[Specifying flexible conduit for unique applications](
Electri-Flex Company
[Liquatite]( by Electri-Flex, is a complete line of liquidtight flexible electrical conduits with over 50 varieties to choose from. Most conduits are available as [standard products]( but our engineering team has the ability to develop customized products to solve unique design challenges in a number of applications. [Learn more](.
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[]
[One-stop shop for shock absorbers and gas springs](
[One-stop shop for shock absorbers and gas springs](
ACE Controls Inc.
Our web store and [online tools]( are useful for prototyping and product specifiers within companies. Imagine using online sizing tools to find the part you need, download CAD drawings to check dimensions and mounting points, then add accessories in the configurator, and now buy everything you need right from that page.
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[A durable bond, without all the fuss.](
[A durable bond, without all the fuss](
Henkel Corporation — Industrial
LOCTITE AA H8003 is a durable high-strength plastic and metal MMA bonder that can be stored at room storage. Features include: very high strength on aluminum; sandable; mechanically tough; fast curing; plastic bonding; and excellent weather resistance. [Learn more](
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PRODUCT WATCH
[Inflatable seals work](
Pawling Engineered Products, Inc.
Inflatable seals are pressurized with air allowing them to seal large gaps or uneven surfaces. What you get is improved sealing performance — leaving other seals in the dust. [More info](...
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[Inflatable Seals Work](
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[Q-switch application](
Foctek Photonics, Inc.
KDP and DKDP crystals are widely used in E-O modulators and Q-switches. They are among the optical E-O Q-switches used in pulse laser systems, including OEM laser systems, etc. [More info](...
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[Q-switch application](
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TECHNOLOGY TRENDS
[Robot mimics human operator's movements](
[Robot mimics human operator's movements](
Researchers from MIT and the University of Illinois have created a two-legged robotic system, named Little Hermes, that can walk, run, jump, and interact with the environment [at the same time its human operator]( executes the same motions.
[More from Electronics360](...
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[10 minute electric vehicle recharging moves closer to reality](
[10 minute electric vehicle recharging moves closer to reality](
Penn State engineers have developed a new process that can charge electric vehicles in about 10 minutes for a [200 to 300 mile range]( maintaining 2,500 charging cycles.
More from [Automotive Technology](...
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CHALLENGE OF THE MONTH
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[This Month's Challenge Sponsored by NewAge Industries, Inc. / AdvantaPure](
[This month's challenge sponsored by NewAge Industries, Inc. / AdvantaPure](
Comparison of Fittings For Plastic & Rubber Tubing — [white paper download]( examines materials offered, what tubing materials each works best with, installation, and usage tips.
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[Dottown deaths](
Each resident of the fantastical city of Dottown carries a red or blue dot on his (or her) forehead, but if he determines the color, he dies that night. One day a stranger arrives, proclaiming there is at least one resident with a red dot. Mathematically, what happens to Dottown after that day?
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TECH ARTICLE
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[Sizing generators for a leading power factor](
"Generators operating with a leading power factor may experience unstable voltage regulation and increased heating. The following paragraphs define power factor and describe various generator characteristics that impact operation with a leading power factor load." [Read this article in its entirety](.
This article is provided by [Kato Engineering, Inc](.
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