A new chip, the LRiS64K introduced today by STMicroelectronics, combines radio tagging (RFID) circuitry with a 64-Kbit non-volatile EEPROM capable of storing extensive data, such as initial manufacturer details and complete records of repairs or upgrades…
Hey Everyone. I'm doing some research into Maintenance, Repair & Operations (MRO), and want to define the main "types" of MRO techs. For example-- * The close-to-retirement MRO who isn't looking for innovative solutions, just a reliable way to easily…
Halley VI in action (via Hugh Burghton Architects & British Antarctic Survey) February 5th, 2013 marked the grand opening of the newly designed Halley VI Antarctic research station. For years, scientists that chose to endure year-long research exploits…
Image that was controlled via Kinect during operation. (via Microsoft) The Kinect imaging sensor has been used in some technically innovative projects such as Queen’s University’s 3D video conferencing system to Microsoft’s own augmented reality MirageTable…
Cochlear implant concept (via University of Utah) Cochlear implants have improved the hearing for over 220,000 deaf people around the globe, but they have their drawbacks. Not being able to swim or wear helmets comfortably due to the delicate microphone…
(repost) (Left) Concept of the system (Right) Drawing of the MEMS generator (Via Purdue University) A new medical pressure sensitive implant, microelectromechanical system (MEMS), is out that uses sound as a power source. This MEMS device is a sensor…
Iowa State University's Bridge Engineering Center student Justin Dahlberg get out in the filed to install sensors on US Highway 65/Oak Street bridge (via Iowa State University) Since the sudden collapse of the I-35W Mississippi River Bridge in Minneapolis…
>Click the image< >Click the image< Truly an overlooked, underappreciated part of the team. Remember, they always make it work. Read some stories from out in the field: The military's uncelebrated heroes, the Joint Robotics Repair Detachment Military…
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MobiSante has revolutionized ultrasound imaging by bringing us a portable, smart phone based device imaging tool. Sailesh Chutani and David M. Zar…
Equipment designed for an industrial environment must recover from ESD events and be immune to magnetic coupling from motors and wires carrying current transients. In ESD testing, every connector port and accessible surface is shocked with an ESD gun…
Deboning system (via Georgia Tech) Deboning poultry can certainly be a time consuming/messy process, and if you’re like me, fingers get cut during the endeavor. It’s always better to leave that job to a qualified butcher-robot. Yes, you read that right…
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MobiSante has revolutionized ultrasound imaging by bringing us a portable, smart phone based device imaging tool. Sailesh Chutani and David M. Zar…
Medical science advanced incredibly in the 20th century. Now Nokia and the X-Prize Foundation are pushing to make sure these great strides continue in the 21st century. Earlier this month, at the Wireless Health Convergence Summit in San Diego, Nokia…
