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How the Antikythera Mechanism Works
Engineered in ancient Greece over 2,000 years ago, the Antikythera mechanism was an analog computer comprised of intricate gearing that calculated lunar and solar eclipses, phases of the Moon, and the paths of planets and the sun across the zodiac.
Creating a Model for Mass Customization
A new collaboration between Okuma Corporation and Hitachi, Ltd., is designed to establish a high-efficiency production model that supports mass customization via IoT.
Proportional Electronic Pressure Regulator for Low Power Applications
ASCO’s 617 Series SentronicLP electronic pressure regulator offers accurate pneumatic pressure control in applications where power supply is limited. The valve only requires a 4-watt power supply offering a highly reliable and cost-effective solution for design and control engineers.
Infrastructure Spending Can Boost City Growth, Report Says
While infrastructure investment is not a cure-all, a report from the U.S. Conference of Mayors says it can provide a 'shot in the arm' to help jumpstart local economies.
AK Steel to Develop Electrical Steels for Hybrids and EVs
The company accepted $1.8 million from the Department of Energy to develop non-oriented electrical steels for motors used in a variety of industrial and automotive applications.
Reliable Gear Reduction Units Are Critical For Many Applications
Many important applications use gear motors and speed reduction gears to gain optimum use of all sizes of electric motors. The optimization of the electric motor function using efficient gearing is making a myriad of applications more effective and more reliable.
Low-profile Triple or Dual Output Power Supplies
TDK-Lambda America offers 35 or 75 watts of power from their CUT35 and CUT75 series low-profile dual or triple output power supplies. The 1.06 inch footprint is convection cooled and the open frame unit can be supplied with optional cover and terminal types.
Video: Open SESAME — New Research Center in the Middle East
The first synchrotron light source in the Middle East is now open for scientific research.
Built in the U.S.A.: NYC Design Guide for Climate Resiliency
New York City's Office of Recovery & Resiliency released the city’s first-ever Climate Resiliency Design Guidelines for capital projects.
Efficient, Low-Cost Catalyst for Water Splitting
The catalyst is composed of ferrous metaphosphate grown on a conductive nickel foam platform.
The Pico C Just Made at Home Brewing Easier
PicoBrew is an at home brewing company based in Seattle that offers a range of home brewing products, from brewers to personalized brew ingredients to brewing gear. The Pico C is PicoBrew’s latest product, and it launched on Kickstarter in April 2017.
3M™ Scotch-Weld™ Structural Acrylic Adhesives Represent the Next Generation
Next-generation adhesives are designed to improve both productivity and performance, while also reducing environmental costs and concerns.
Smart Homes Need Smart Batteries
As our homes get smarter, the systems powering our homes also need to become smarter. To work toward that goal, researchers from the Institute of Automation, the Chinese Academy of Sciences and the School of Automation and Electrical Engineering at the University of Science and Technology Beijing are proposing a solution to optimize power consumption in batteries.
Will Energy Offer the Next Market for Blockchain?
The digital tool first gained attention as a driver behind the global rise of bitcoin applications, and it’s gaining notice across the energy sector.
Audi and Volvo to Deploy Android Tech in Upcoming Models
Volvo says its partnership with Google reflects the "ongoing convergence" between the automotive and technology industries as cars become increasingly connected.
Dams Affect Environment More Than Previously Thought
Dams, water reservoirs created by damming a river, may have more impact on the environment than previously thought.
Plant-Fungal Combo Remediates Phenol-Tainted Soil
The method uses specific plant/fungal combinations adapted to conditions created by phenolic application to soils.
Reducing the Environmental Impact of Delivery Trucks
Reducing the environmental and economic burdens of delivery trucks is the focus of ongoing research at Pennsylvania State University.
Delphi Joins BMW, Intel, Mobileye Venture for Autonomous Vehicles
The company will leverage its expertise in automated driving and system integration to help develop and deploy automated driving technology.
Higher Mass Transit Use Linked to Lower Obesity Rates
According to a study by researchers from the University of Illinois, there is a relationship between increased mass transit use and lower obesity rates in counties throughout the United States.