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Smart crimper technology simplifies hydraulics assembly
The GC20 with Gates Cortex Intelligence takes the guesswork out of hose assembly fabrication and features intuitive touch-screen controls, on-board training, integrated eCrimp settings and remote support.
Lean in 2019: Lessons learned and opportunities for improvement
In the nearly three decades since lean entered public consciousness, lean implementations changed in ways that distinguish and sometimes alienate it from its roots at Toyota.
How do oleo-pneumatic shock struts work?
Learn about oleo struts, critical shock absorbing elements of aircraft landing gear that cushion forces associated with landing and ground maneuvers such as taxiing.
Top 5 things a mechanical engineer should know when searching for a job
Read on to see a checklist of five things new mechanical engineers should do to stand out from their competitors before embarking on a job search.
microPEM® ClampDisk™ fastener offers alternative to automotive and consumer electronics assemblies
An alternative in assemblies for the automotive and consumer electronics markets, the ClampDisk™ micro fastener delivers a fast, simple way to achieve sheet-to-sheet clamped attachment, replacing standard screws, nuts, and adhesives.
Using computational analysis for NIAR's tailless drone project
This video introduces the tailless drone project developed by the National Institution for Aviation Research.
Artificial intelligence can now design
Researchers from Carnegie Mellon University have enabled artificial intelligence (AI) to create new designs.
Startup develops sensor to prevent food and plastic packaging waste
An Ireland-based startup has devised a packaging solution for preventing food waste and reducing plastic packaging.
Here's how to protect against gas hydrate formation during the winter
Associated gas and natural gas liquids are valuable commodities, so to realize profits special care is required during winter months.
Hot-dip galvanizing of fasteners
One of the most effective means of mitigating steel corrosion is hot-dip galvanizing, especially for fasteners. What follows is an overview of the hot-dip galvanizing production process, benefits of the method, related industry standards and other considerations.
Watch how a 3D printer turns food waste into edible creations
A Dutch startup is 3D printing discarded food in a bid to address the growing issue of global food waste.
Watch: Your Siri or Alexa assistant may be vulnerable to hackers with lasers
Researchers from the U.S. and Japan have discovered that voice assistants like Alexa and Siri can be manipulated by hackers using lasers.
Solutions to level up silo inventory
Discover how to use sensors and software to monitor inventory in bins, tanks and silos. Learn about point and continuous level measurement and systems to keep inventory on track and employees safe.
NTSB says that design and technology can help reduce bicycle accidents
Improving roadway design, enhancing the conspicuity of bicyclists through both visibility and technology, and increasing helmet use held the most promise for reducing the number of fatal and serious crashes.
A giant eye on oil field safety
Russian oil field workers may soon have a giant eye watching over them to help keep them safe from on-the-job accidents.
These five regions are growing as associated gas producers
Associated-dissolved natural gas production in five major crude oil-producing regions was 12.0 Bcf/d in 2018, about 12% of total U.S. natural gas production.
Watch: 3D-printed skin grafts that integrate with living skin
A research team has developed a method to print living skin using additive manufacturing.
Sensata introduces new solid state relays for large industrial equipment
The new SSRs are UL, VDE and CE certified for worldwide use in pump controls, HVAC&R, industrial ovens, plastic injection molding, food processing equipment and packaging equipment.
Methylene chloride poses unreasonable risks, TSCA says
The EPA’s draft evaluation reveals that the substance poses serious central nervous system risks from acute exposures.
Audi introduces virtual office coworker
Auto manufacturing giant Audi has introduced a robotic digital assistant to its office workers to help alleviate the monotony of their jobs.