Night Vision Can Now Become an Everyday Thing! How Exciting!
Any gamer and military movie enthusiast will tell you that few things compare to the thrill of being able to see through a pair of goggles at night in the pursuit of the enemy. Since…
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Benefits of Using Industrial Ovens to Boost Quality of 3D Printed Products
Additive manufacturing, or 3D printing, isn’t the future anymore. It’s here now. And it’s gaining ground steadily against traditional manufacturing. 3D printing is now found in tool and die production, custom implants, pilot line manufacturing,…
Best Practices for Curing Medical Device Adhesives
Medical device adhesives must bond reliably. Otherwise bad things happen with medical devices, especially implantable ones. Preventing device failure or poor performance is why these products must meet strict internal, Federal, and international standards, like…
Rechargeable Underwater Drones Using Differences in Water Temperature
A former NASA scientist, Yi Chao, developed severe seasickness after spending a week on a ship. For this reason, he decided to explore the possibility of remote ocean studies. The outcome of his exploration was…
Selecting an Industrial Oven for Your Processing Application
Major industries like chemical processing, oil and gas, pharmaceuticals, medical, materials, and automotive all use industrial ovens. So, what are industrial ovens? They’re thermal units used as heating chambers. They’re available in numerous shapes and…
How Two Health Sensors Combined Gives Instant Access to Next-Gen Wearable Tech
Imagine a new aged device for the tech enthusiast that gives double the power boost! Enter the age of a new, sleeker, more slim-lined design when it comes to wearable tech for the health industry.…
Researchers Microwave Coal Powder Into Valuable Nano-Graphite
Recently researchers from the University of Wyoming have found a way to economically produce higher-value nano-graphite. They discovered that pulverized coal powder can be converted into nano-graphite using a household microwave oven. Nano-graphite is a…
This New Type of Glue Uses Magnetic Field to Bond in Just Five Minutes
Scientists from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore have developed a new way of glue activated by magnetic fields. This innovation could lead to serious energy and cost savings for companies that need adhesives on an industrial…
Industrial Heating: The Difference Between Infrared and Convection Ovens
Industrial ovens are a part of almost every form of manufacturing. Companies use them to heat treat parts, components, and products. Investing in the right oven can boost product performance and reliability and can generate…
Dry Heat Sterilization: Static-Air vs. Forced-Air
Sterilization is critical to many products. It ensures that they are safe, consumable, and healthy. The FDA regulates four forms of sterilization for medical and pharmaceutical items. Dry heat is one of them. Dry heat…
