Researchers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, Tenn., modified a commercial atomic force microscope with artificial intelligence to assemble and detect patterns in bismuth ferrite and analyze defects at the materials’ surface, advancing the understanding of these materials and enabling innovative data storage and computation methods.
See how this kirigami-inspired parachute starts as a flat disc and transforms into a spring-like 3D cone as air flows through it, using slits to improve accuracy and stability in descent, while its simple, low-cost design could make it ideal for mass production and delivering humanitarian aid.
Researchers at Manipal Institute of Technology, India, developed a machine learning-based approach to detect faults in ball bearings through acoustic signals, proving that this innovative methodology could revolutionize predictive maintenance strategies.
The Industrial Metrology Business Unit of Nikon Corporation, Japan, has enhanced its long-trusted AutoMeasure software—used for over 30 years with Nikon’s NEXIV video measuring machines—by adding automated edge finding to make precise dimensional measurement programming even more efficient.
Intertek, UK, a leading Total Quality Assurance provider to industries worldwide, announced the opening of a new Intertek Caleb Brett laboratory in Naples, Italy, strengthening its presence in this important region and addressing a growing demand for reliable, high-quality testing services in crude oil, refined fuels, and emerging biofuels.
