HEADLINES ARCHIVE
How Much Energy is Stored in Your Coil Spring?
A spring is one of the simplest devices for supplying mechanical energy. When deformed from its free state, the spring stores energy in the form of elastic potential energy, which releases when the spring is freed. But how much energy is stored in this spring?
Watch: GE’s Affinity, the First Civil Supersonic Engine in 55 Years – Launching a New Era of Efficient Supersonic Flight
The Affinity is a new class of medium-bypass-ratio engines that provide balanced performance across supersonic and subsonic flights.
Pfeiffer Vacuum Presents New Two-Stage Rotary Vane Pump Pascal 2021 HW
The pump is suited for all applications where water vapor is expected, such as low temperature sterilization and drying.
Stiffness and Damping Combine in New Material
Stiff as metal but flexible enough to withstand strong vibrations, the material could be used in the manufacture of vehicles that afford almost vibration-free travel.
Are You an Expert with a Good Idea? DARPA Wants Your Help
DARPA hopes to accelerate revolutionary advances with online collaboration platform Polyplexus.
A Unique Breakthrough in Stainless Steel Roller Chains
The combination of strength from a carbon steel chain combined with the corrosion and heat resistance of stainless steel is now available in one roller chain – Super Stainless™ Steel Roller Chain.
Conserve Precious Liquids With Patented No Drip Atomizing Nozzles
When the compressed air supply is shut off, the no drip nozzle positively seals off the flow of liquid, eliminating the possibility of drips.
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.
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.
Graphene Gives a New Lease on Millennia-old Gilding Techniques
University of Illinois (UI) at Urbana-Champaign researchers have improved a millennia-old conservation technique with modern metals.
Jacobs to Introduce Cylinder Deactivation (CDA) Technology at IAA Commercial Vehicles Trade Fair
Lower emissions and improved fuel economy are realized through a new application of Jacobs’ well-proven valve actuation technology.
Watch: An Automated Two-speed Transmission for Electric Vehicles
A production-ready, automated two-speed transmission for electric mobility applications was engineered in combination with an integrated powertrain architecture.
Mini Cycloidal Reducers for Precision Rotary Positioning Applications
DieQua's Twin Spin Mini line of cycloidal reducers provide high precision, high torque and zero backlash for industrial robots applications.
New Purification Method Uses Sand to Clean Chemical-ridden Stormwater
The University of California Berkeley has developed a new method to purify stormwater to create a clean source of water for water-stressed communities.
What to Consider When Your Hydraulic System Springs a Leak
Hydraulic cylinder seals, found in everything from machine tools, trucks, off-highway vehicles and injection mold machines, serve a variety of functions. Most critically, this includes closing a gap, making sure that the system is leak-tight and capable of transferring forces within the system.
Compact and Precise: Mini In-Line Servo Reducers From Andantex
Mini in-line servo reducers from Andantex are cost-effective, precision reduction solutions in a compact package. The planetary reducer is available in two sizes and can be mounted horizontal, vertical or any orientation.
Even the Best Robots Fall Down, But Now They Can Pick Themselves Up
Researchers from the U.S. Army Research team and Johns Hopkins University have developed a system that allows combat robots to pick themselves up when they fall.
The Nuts and Bolts of Brushless DC Motors
Here is an overview of BLDC motors, their basic components, how they operate, how they differ and where they are used. Brushless motors are unique, complex, and arguably not commodity products.
Hunter Industrial Fans Makes First IMTS Appearance
Visitors will have the opportunity to see the company’s Titan series 18-foot fan installed and operating at the booth.
Introducing the New MagTecta-S Bearing Protector from AESSEAL
The bearing protector features proprietary magnet seal technology and can eliminate more than half of all bearing failures.