Tech Briefs Magazine - January 2024 - 2

January 2024 * Vol. 48 No. 1
Contents
Features
6 Products of Tomorrow
11 5 Emerging Technologies in Manufacturing
18 Optimizing a CVD Process for a High-Performance
Tungsten Material
33 Beyond the Shadows: Engineering Solutions for
Surviving the Lunar Night
37 NASA Spinoff: 'Digital Winglets' for Real-Time
Flight Paths
40 Navajo Pottery-Inspired Ceramic Water Filter
Solutions
21 Sensors
21 Photoelectric Sensor Essentials
22 Optical Concentration Sensor for Liquid Solution
24 Single Drop of Ethanol to Revolutionize Nanosensor Production
25 A Molecular-Sized, More Efficient Electronic Sensor
26 Robotics & Automation
26 Snake-Like Robot for Traversing Extreme Terrain on Earth,
Moon, and Beyond
27 Dynamic Hydrogel Makes Soft Robot Components and
Building Blocks
28 A Temperature-Modulating Robotic System
29 A Precision Arm for Mini Robots
30 Sustainable Technology
30 New System Uses Only Solar Energy to Generate Hydrogen
31 Add-On Device Makes Home Furnaces Cleaner and Safer
32 Baking Soda Could Turn Concrete into an Effective Carbon Sink
Departments
4 Click
7 5 Ws
8 Q&A
10 Videos of the Month
39 Advertisers Index
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New for Design Engineers
35 New on the Market
Product of the Month
3D Systems, Rock Hill, SC, has introduced
the SLS 300 smaller-footprint
3D printer designed for use in
settings other than a manufacturing
floor, for example, offices, material
research labs, or workshops.
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On the Cover
In the ever-evolving landscape of manufacturing, innovation
is the driving force propelling the industry forward.
The next-generation transformative technologies are already
having a significant impact on manufacturing by
changing the way engineers design, develop, and bring
products to the market. As we navigate the intricate web of
technological advancements and shifting market demands,
five distinct trends are emerging. Learn more on page 11.
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