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Exploring the Benefits of Applying Dual-Pitch, Right-Angle Worm Reducers in High-Speed Servo Applications
Certain worm reducer designs, particularly those that use dual-pitch technology, possess many inherent advantages that lend themselves to high-speed servo applications where traditional bevel planetary gearheads are prevalent.
The World’s First Fully Autonomous Self-Driving Vehicle
The Otto Omega, a self-driving truck introduced by Otto Motors at this week's International Manufacturing Technology Show, claims to be the first fully self-driving lift truck.
Report: These 10 U.S. Cities are Committed to 100% Renewable Energy
Ten U.S. cities which plan to be 100% powered with renewable energy in the near term are profiled in a new Sierra Club report.
How to Build a Research Base on Mars
Swiss researchers are developing a roadmap for establishing a long-term, self-sustaining research base on the planet.
New Vision-guided Tow Tractor with Rear-facing Sensors
Seegrid has introduced a new self-driving vision-guided tow tractor with reverse motion capabilities.
Lithos Energy Announces Newest Generation of Battery Pack Technology
The technology offers significant improvements including a 23% increase in specific energy compared with previous generations.
Battery-powered Train Will Be Tested in Germany
The train includes four traction batteries and can travel around 40 kilometers, roughly 25 miles.
What do Design Engineers Need to Know About Brushless DC Motor Tech for Precision Motion Control Applications?
A new white paper provides an overview of brushless DC technologies, including various types and shapes, power requirements, batteries and different real-world design options.
Work Begins on $1.3b Ohio Power Plant
The gas-fired power plant will use two natural gas turbines each paired with a heat recovery steam generator and a steam turbine generator.
France Plans to Run Driverless Mainline Trains Within Five Years
By 2023, French railway operator SNCF expects to debut prototypes of driverless mainline trains for both freight and passengers, according to a recent announcement, subsequently including them in scheduled services.
European Parliament Passes Resolution Banning 'Killer Robots'
Following talks last month at the United Nations concerning the development and use of autonomous weapon systems, the European Parliament has passed a resolution to ban "killer robots.”
Solid State Battery Startup Secures Funding from Automotive Vendors
Solid Power has raised $20 million that it will use to scale-up production of a roll-to-roll production facility for its batteries.
Video: HP Launches High Volume 3D Metal Printer
The company is partnering with GKN Powder Metallurgy and Parmatech to produce factory parts on the printer.
Which Aerial Lift Do You Need on Your Job?
If you are purchasing a new aerial lift, or more likely renting one, how do you decide which lift best suits your needs?
Electric Scooters are Bringing Convenience (and Headaches) to Cities
This year an immense number of electrical scooters are appearing in global cities both large and small. Their mission: to ease travel time in congested areas and reduce carbon emissions.
Umbrella-like Heat Shield Could Enable Large Cargo Deliveries to Mars
ADEPT is NASA’s new spacecraft heat shield which is made from flexible, 3D-woven carbon fabric that folds up like an umbrella to save space.
Intel Joins Initiative to Increase Women of Color Graduating with Computing Degrees
Intel and 11 other companies will pledge $12 million to increase funding to get more women of color jobs in electronics.
The Evolution of Mobile Platform Traction Systems
The evolution of DC motor and gear motor technology has opened the doors to lightweight, battery-efficient solutions for mobile platform traction systems.
As Hurricane Florence Approached, Researchers Watched This Town Far from the Coast
Researchers chose Lumberton, NC, after Hurricane Matthew flooded it in 2016. They are working to develop models that communities may use to plan for and recover from natural disasters.
Researchers Working Toward Autonomous Robots and Drones
Drones and robots capable of working autonomously, carrying out tasks such as walking a child to a bus stop without human assistance, are getting closer by the day thanks to AI being investigated by researchers at Purdue University.