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How turbulence affects heat transfer
Several factors contribute to the performance of cooling air for heat transfer enhancement. One of such factors is called turbulence. Follow along with Engineering360 to understand how turbulence affects heat transfer.
Study: Deepfakes can trick some facial recognition systems
The team determined that four of the most common verification methods currently in use could be easily bypassed using deepfakes.
Video: SpaceX delayed by launch pad hydraulics failure
The company's famed 'chopsticks' robots failed while the launch site was being prepared, but testing got underway eventually.
New dishwasher promises to kill bacteria in just 25 seconds
Superheated steam can reportedly kill bacteria and harmful microorganisms left on plates and cutlery in standard dishwashers in a matter of seconds.
James Webb snaps its first exoplanet view from afar
NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has taken its first direct image of a planet outside Earth's solar system.
World’s largest wind farm enters operation
The project features 165 turbines and a capacity of more than 1.3 GW to help power in excess of 1.4 million U.K. homes.
Now open: First private sector TRISO fuel facility in US
The facility hosts production-scale modules that will produce the first TRISO-coated fuel particles for use in a graphite-moderated microreactor.
Metaholograms for detecting light exposure
According to its developers, metaholograms — which are composed of metamaterials — display various holographic images based on the direction of incident light, which is the light that falls on a subject.
Designing straight pipes and piping systems: Some considerations
Pipes and piping systems are essential components used in various industries today. For instance, in the oil and gas industry, they are used to transport crude oil from oil wells to tank farms.
Video: Are pneumatic clothes a gamechanger for the mobility impaired?
The technology offers multiple benefits when compared to other motion control technologies under development.
Coating fireproofs wood for the construction industry
When introduced to a flame in the lab, the invisible coating, which is just 0.075 mm thick, undergoes a chemical reaction wherein the coating becomes charred — or burned on the outside.
Orbex offers standard IP65 slip rings with short lead times
These slip rings provide washdown tolerance in many food, beverage and pharmaceutical manufacturing applications.
Seco and partners to host first hybrid aerospace innovation event
Attend in person or virtually to experience machining demonstrations, seminars and networking opportunities relevant to aerospace manufacturing.
Wilo-Actun ZETOS for energy efficient water supply and enhanced reliability
The new Wilo-Actun ZETOS pump features stainless-steel investment casting and a permanent magnet motor selected specifically for the pump’s hydraulics to deliver excellent energy efficiency.
IronOrbit to showcase GPU tech to future-proof businesses at Autodesk University 2022
The company will highlight the performance of its GPU-accelerated INFINITY Workspaces at the three-day conference.
New product preview: ElectroCraft introduces the RPE series of brushless DC servo motors
The ElectroCraft RapidPower Enhanced series is an innovative, new brushless DC motor design that combines performance, flexibility and affordability.
Miniature pinch valves now available
The design is ideal for applications requiring a higher degree of cleanliness such as in the medical, pharmaceutical, and food and beverage industries.
Video: Anellotech demonstrates new direct route to light olefins and BTX from conversion of mixed plastic waste
The thermal catalytic reactor system converts a range of mixed waste plastics into the same valuable chemical feedstocks used to make virgin plastics.
Design principles and checklist for Hall effect sensors
Commutation sensor — Precision motor timing device to control electronic commutation.
Alstef introduces its baggage handling robot
Alstef, a provider of automated solutions, has developed an autonomous baggage handling robot for airports.