The laser breakthrough that could make tech even faster
Lasers have become a major part of our day-to-day lives.
Sep 12, 2022
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Lasers have become a major part of our day-to-day lives.
Sep 12, 2022
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Even though robots don't have eyes with retinas, the key to helping them see and interact with the world more naturally and safely may rest in optical coherence tomography (OCT) machines commonly found in the offices of ophthalmologists.
Mar 29, 2022
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Laser-cutting is an essential part of many industries, from car manufacturing to construction. However, the process isn't always easy or efficient: Cutting huge sheets of metal requires time and expertise, and even the most ...
Feb 18, 2021
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Adults appear to have a difficult time figuring it out but some bees and ants find the concept quite fundamental: There is strength in numbers; if they cooperate in carrying out tasks, they can survive as a group.
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North Carolina State University researchers have demonstrated a technique that allows people who manufacture metal machine parts with 3D printing technologies to conduct automated quality control of manufactured parts during ...
May 14, 2024
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Fuel cells used for vessels and airplanes are becoming increasingly lighter to improve efficiency, and this is leading to a decline in the thickness of bipolar plate. Now, a laser machining technology for thin bipolar plate, ...
Jul 4, 2023
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NASA's first two-way laser relay system completed its first year of experiments on June 28—a milestone for a game-changing technology that could be the future for sending and receiving data from space.
Jun 29, 2023
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"God mode," for those who aren't gamers, is a mode of operation (or cheat) built into some types of games based around shooting things. In God mode you are invulnerable to damage and you never run out of ammunition.
May 1, 2023
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New eye-tracking technologies being developed by Australian engineers to identify building defects early in the construction process could save companies millions of dollars, time, and resources.
Apr 11, 2023
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Biofouling is the growth of algae, mussels, and other marine organisms on the hull of a ship. The fouling increases the flow resistance of the ship—and thus increases fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. Mechanical cleaning ...
Feb 21, 2023
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