New system helps self-driving cars detect empty space
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TODAY'S HIGHLIGHTS
[] [North American & International Cords from Interpower® — FAST](
[North American and international cords from Interpower® — fast!](
Interpower
[Reliable cords and cord sets]( shipped domestically and internationally without overseas slowdowns! These U.S.A.-made cords come in a variety of NEMA-rated configurations — and international country-specific cord sets ready to use without reconfigurations. All cords are tested during and after manufacture. Order 1 cord or 5,000. Interpower provides customized solutions, and remains unaffected by quarantine shipping delays.
• 1-week manufacturing lead times
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[] [Get new medical devices to market faster and more cost efficiently](
[Get new medical devices to market faster and more cost efficiently](
IEEE GlobalSpec, Inc.
[Download this white paper]( to learn the benefits of early supplier involvement due to market globalization and pressure to commercialize faster.
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[] [Need an affordable, ultra-precise torque sensor? Himmelstein provides multiple options](
[Need an affordable, ultra-precise torque sensor? Himmelstein provides multiple options](
S. Himmelstein & Company
[S. Himmelstein & Company]( the leading U.S. manufacturer of torque sensors, offers the Ultra-Precise Series which includes [dual range, standard range]( and [low capacity]( digital torque sensors providing the best torque measurement accuracy in the torque range you require at an economical cost. Capacities range from 0.625 to 375,000 lbf-in. Combined nonlinearity and hysteresis of ±0.02% available. Mechanical overloads include 200, 400, and 1,000%. All are calibrated in their ISO 17025:2017 accredited [laboratory](.
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R&D REPORT
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[New system helps self-driving cars detect empty space](
Researchers from Carnegie Mellon University created a new method to [improve the detection accuracy of self-driving cars]( enabling them to recognize even what it cannot see, like empty space.
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[Beetle inspires self-cooling film](
Inspired by a beetle that can regulate its body temperature in even the hottest climates, researchers have developed a [self-cooling material]( with potential applications for cooling buildings and electronics.
[More videos](
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[] [SPIROL Manufactures Critical Fasteners and Shims for Medical Equipment](
[SPIROL manufactures critical fasteners and shims for medical equipment](
SPIROL
SPIROL's [engineered fasteners and shims]( are used in surgical, diagnostic, and orthopedic medical devices. We offer complimentary Application Engineering services, and understand the intricacies of the medical industry to support your immediate needs. [Check out this page]( to see where SPIROL's products are commonly used in various medical devices and equipment.
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[] [Approved 60601-1 compact, lightweight, plug and play power](
[Approved 60601-1 compact, lightweight, plug-and-play power](
Powertronix Corp.
[Powertronix]( units provide protection to many abnormal operating conditions such as overload, over current, and improvised cooling, as well as filter power disturbances and noises. [Units]( are available in different configurations to meet input voltage and inlet type, output voltage, number of outlets and type, mechanical size, and mounting.
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[] [EBV virtual power fair — a live event](
[EBV Virtual Power Fair — a live event](
IEEE GlobalSpec, Inc.
The EBV Virtual Power Fair combines live sessions and product information into a two-day online event. With 11 partners in attendance and 14 live sessions, you can expect to learn about the latest trends and technologies and have personal conversations with EBV partners. [Register today for any sessions of interest](
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[MagnaShear Brake Motor — No Adjustments Ever!](
[MagnaShear brake motor — no adjustments ever!](
Force Control Industries, Inc.
Designed with Oil Shear Technology the [MagnaShear motor brakes]( typically mount to the back of a brake motor. They are designed to be a stopping brake, not just a holding brake. Used in multiple applications and can survive harsh environments. See how they [work](
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PRODUCT WATCH
[Automatic thickness control for extrusion coating](
TEXMAC, Inc.
The SmartFlipper T-Die from SHIM, represented by TEXMAC, is an automatic thickness control system featuring a T-die equipped with a pneumatic lip forming mechanism to greatly enhance dimensional accuracy. [More info](...
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[Automatic Thickness Control for Extrusion Coating](
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[Access control systems](
IEEE GlobalSpec, Inc.
Access control systems are used to identify people before granting access to properties. These include biometric equipment to identify fingerprints, thumb prints, palm prints, retinal scans, facial features, and voice patterns. [More info](...
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TECHNOLOGY TRENDS
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[AI in manufacturing: Where to begin?](
The growing deployment of the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) is a foundational technology for [incorporating AI into manufacturing](.
More from [Manufacturing Technology](
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[New bio-ink has promise to create 3D printed bone structures](
Traditional treatments for bone defects or injuries are slow and expensive. Creating [replacement bone tissues with bioprinting]( could create new treatments for arthritis, bone fractures, dental infections, and craniofacial defects.
For more on this subject, subscribe to the Engineering360 e-newsletter [Lab Equipment](
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CHALLENGE OF THE MONTH
[Classic cat caper](
If three cats catch three rats in three minutes, how many cats would catch 100 rats in 100 minutes? Hint: the answer is not "three."
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TECH ARTICLE
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[What is direct thermal oxidation?](
"Direct thermal oxidation involves simply applying heat to the contaminated air until the temperature is raised enough for combustion to occur. Organic compounds have a temperature at which they will begin to oxidize even if no direct flame were present." [Read this article in its entirety](.
This article is provided by [Branch Environmental Corp](.
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