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  • How Much Do You Know About Thermodynamics?

    A branch of physics that deals with heat, work, and temperature, and their relation to energy, entropy, and the physical properties of matter and radiation, thermodynamics applies to myriad topics in science and engineering.



  • Machines from Mars Make Beer Bubbly

    Carbon-capture technology repurposed for breweries spreads and finds new applications.

    In 2021, Maine Beer Company’s carbon dioxide supplier ran short on carbon dioxide.



  • How Robots Are Revolutionizing Hernia Surgery

    Surgeons successfully completed 39 complex lateral abdominal wall hernia repairs using robotic surgery, without converting any procedure to open surgery.

    Surgeons have shown that robotic technology can help repair a rare and difficult type of hernia that develops along the side of the abdomen. These hernias are hard to treat because they form near the ribs, pelvis, muscles, nerves, and blood vessels.



  • 5Ws of an Autonomous Airship

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    Founded in 2022, a French startup is building autonomous hydrogen-powered airships for aerial inspection of critical infrastructure.



  • Case Study: Using a Die Attach Epoxy for Surgical LED Devices

    Download this case study to see how Master Bond and Nordson EFD utilized a non-cytotoxic silver epoxy for a surgical LED die attach application.