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Why You Should Check Out Laser Engraving at the Next Maker Faire
The fairs, which range from mini-events conducted by communities and schools to all-out flagship festivities set up by the Maker Media team itself, are progressive showcases that display new technologies, innovations, and experimentations across the fields of science, engineering, art, performance, and craft
Drones Versus Trucks
According to a study published in Transportation Research Part D, drone use reduces carbon dioxide emissions in certain instances when measured against trucks.
Hybrid Bus Drives on Diesel and Liquid Nitrogen
Initial trials have been completed for CE Power, a hybrid bus propelled by both diesel fuel and liquid nitrogen.
Why use aluminum alloy conductors?
When is aluminum a good choice as a conductor material? The optimal conductor material depends on the specific applications such as microelectronics, PCBs, electronic connectors, electrical power cable, electrical power connectors or lugs, electric vehicles and circuit breaker electrical contacts. Material properties influencing selection include conductivity or resistivity, density, tensile strength, hardness, oxidation resistance, corrosion resistance, thermal conductivity, CTE and wear properties. The applications best suited to utilize the properties and advantages of aluminum alloy conductor are identified. How are conductivity, resistivity, resistance (R) and resistivity density factor related?
What is a Laser Engraver and What Can It Do?
Laser engraving, a subset of laser marking, is a process where the laser beam physically removes the surface of the material to expose a cavity that reveals an image at eye level.
What Futuristic Transport Will You See in Your Lifetime?
From driverless cars, to supersonic trains and space elevators, find out how you could be traveling from A to B in the not so distant future.
Blockchain Makes Inroads in Automotive, Study Says
Automotive original equipment manufacturers largely use blockchain technology in financial applications, but in the long term may likely extend their use to functional areas such as smart manufacturing and connected cars.
Calibrate your Durometer In-house
Rex Gauge Co.'s RDC-1 durometer calibrator was designed to help durometer users obtain in-house calibration ability. The calibrator comes complete with weights for calibrating springloads of gauges in the A, B, C, D, DO and O durometer scales.
The Foams That Are Driving EV Battery Innovation
Lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery packs remain the go-to power source for the EV industry due to their impressive power density and charging efficiency. However, these batteries have relatively short operating lives and degrade quickly with age, issues that are exacerbated by challenging automotive environments.
Nanoalloys May Be Key to the Mass Production of Fuel Cell Cars
A new production technique may make it possible to significantly reduce the need for platinum in fuel cells
Protecting Autonomous Vehicles from Cyberattack
As vehicles become more and more autonomous — internet-enabled, self-driving — their vulnerability to cyberattacks becomes greater and greater. As a result, Texas A&M University researchers have created an intelligent transportation system prototype to prevent collisions and to help thwart autonomous vehicle hacking attempts.
Lighter and Better Bumpers without Steel
Lightweight aluminum alloys are being developed to replace steel in automotive bumpers and railway crash systems.
How to Cheat on Your Emissions Test
An international team of researchers has found the computer code Volkswagen used to circumvent emissions standards for its diesel engines.
Video: The Supercar Vending Machine
Is the car vending machine here to disrupt the mainstream auto sales model?
What’s Standing Between You and Your Results?
Engineers in every corner of the world are tasked with a straightforward yet incredibly complex challenge: solving the unsolvable. As if that weren’t enough, they’re also expected to solve the unsolvable faster and with fewer resources than ever before.
Charging an Electric Car Without the Plug
Ideally, a person driving over certain streets outfitted with the technology would be able to charge their car without having to park (or even slow down) and plug the vehicle in.
Heavy-duty Drawer Slides with 600lbs. Payload
Accuride’s enhanced 9300 heavy duty drawer slides were re-engineered to provide greater payload, smoother operation, and increased life expectancy. Enhancements include a load rating up to 600 lbs. with full extension. They accommodate drawers up to 42” wide, require 0.75” side space and are available in lengths from 10” to 60”.
Dual-clutch Module for Auto Transmissions
Initially used in the dual-clutch transmission for V6 and V8 biturbo gasoline engines and a V8 biturbo diesel engine, the technology is also expected to be used in hybrid vehicle applications.
Watch: Mercedes-Benz is entering the US energy storage market. Honeywell signs a predictive analytics deal with a big air carrier. LEGO snaps together a renewable energy portfolio.
Watch: Mercedes-Benz is entering the US energy storage market. Honeywell signs a predictive analytics deal with a big air carrier. LEGO snaps together a renewable energy portfolio.
Furnace Waste Prevents Salt Deterioration of Roads
A concrete mix that includes fly ash, slag, and silica fume is resistant to the erosive actions of road deicing salt.