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Welding wrought iron and ornamental fabrications
Once a widespread fixture, wrought iron is still useful in certain applications. Learn about techniques and considerations for welding wrought iron.
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.
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.
Aircraft actuation technologies: How do electrohydraulic, electrohydrostatic and electromechanical actuators work?
Learn about the operating principles, advantages and disadvantages of three major actuation technologies used on aircraft.
Grippy Floor Mat – The world's first adhesive backed mat
Still using slippery, sloppy rubber-back floor mats? Pitch ’em!
Lake Shore F71/F41 teslameters win R&D 100 Award
Lake Shore Cryotronics announced that the company’s F71 and F41 teslameters have been named 2019 R&D 100 Award winners in the Analytical/Test category.
Watch: Metal 3D printing process promises faster production at lower cost
Joule printing is ideal for fabricating small parts that range in size from a baseball to a beach ball and works with any metal, including difficult-to-cut metals like titanium, H13 tool steel and P20 tool steel.
Achieve maximum system performance and efficiency with Dusthog®
You need your dust collector to perform to its full potential and your expectations, therefore it is important to use the advanced surface-loading capabilities of nanofiber filters instead of traditional commodity filters.
U of Michigan to anchor a $300 million innovation center
The new university research facility could serve up to 1,000 graduate and senior-level undergraduate students in a range of high-tech innovation disciplines.
Robots love the Deprag SFM
The Deprag E-SFM is a screwdriver-function-module with an electronic stroke. There are many different variations and designs. This system is especially well-suited for integration with lightweight-robots, due to its low weight.
How do aircraft brakes work?
Aircraft brakes stop a moving aircraft by converting its kinetic energy to heat energy by means of friction between rotating and stationary discs located in brake assemblies in the wheels.
NYC's gateway airports get a $4.5 billion infrastructure infusion
The New York-New Jersey Port Authority board of commissioners approved plans to spend roughly $4.5 billion for improvements at its three airports in the New York City metropolitan area.
From Titanic to offshore wind: A look at Harland and Wolff
Readers familiar only with Harland and Wolff’s majestic ocean liners would be surprised to learn that its new owner is a renewable energy firm. A look at the company’s long history shows how Harland and Wolff made the move from massive ships to cutting-edge energy.
The indisputable value of mentoring for engineers
Mentorship relies on the concept of mutual benefit, but it's still largely up to the mentee to start the ball rolling.
Computer science classes foster intercultural learning between young students
Researchers from Cornell Tech and the University of Michigan have found that computer science classes foster intercultural learning between groups of students who live in areas of conflict.
Thermoplastic composites manufacturing process advances
A number of efforts demonstrate the aerospace industry’s desire to achieve wider deployment of thermoplastic composites by advancing materials and process technologies.
Tool can detect 3D printer security vulnerabilities
Security researchers from Carnegie Mellon University have devised a tool for determining the security vulnerabilities of connected 3D printers.