HEADLINES ARCHIVE
Blubber-Inspired Wetsuit Coating Allows Divers to Last in Frigid Water for Two to Three Hours
MIT researchers have developed a new wetsuit for rescue teams and Navy SEALs.
Video: Penn State's Personal Flying Vehicle Passes Phase I in GoFly Contest
The electric-powered personal flying device is vying for the $1 million grand prize.
Technology Game Changer: Magna’s 48-volt Transfer Case Leads Array of CO2-Fighting Products
The 48-volt mild-hybrid transfer cases are easily integrated into existing drivetrains and achieve up to 10 percent carbon dioxide savings compared to a two-wheel drive system.
ITT Bornemann Launches Hermetically Sealed Twin Screw Pump for Chemical and Petrochemical Sectors
Using magnetic coupling, the SLW pump eliminates the need for mechanical seals and complex seal supply systems.
Replace Radial Seals with Non-contacting Bearing Isolators
Caustic, high-speed and high-temperature environments are difficult operating conditions for most seals. Parker ProTech bearing isolators provide both zero lubricant leakage and total exclusion of contaminants and feature advanced PTFE compounds with superior chemical resistance to tackle such harsh environments.
Old Diesel Engines Resurrected for Renewable Energy Storage
Researchers at the University of Nottingham, UK, are converting end-of-life Volvo Truck engines into machines that compress air using renewable energy.
Video: Diequa Tandler Spiral Bevel Gearboxes
For demanding gearbox applications requiring high speed, precision motion, low backlash or special environmental conditions, Diequa's high Tandler Spiral Bevel Gearboxes may be just what is needed.
New Fuses for Electric Cars Offer High Performance in Harsh Environments
Mouser Electronics, Inc. is now stocking the Nano2 885 Series AECQ-compliant fuses from Littelfuse.
A Spotlight on MECO AH Type-2 Seals
There is an expanding need for seal customization, as processes continue to become more demanding in terms of available space and size needs, with ever-greater requirements for leak-free and cost-effective seals and the ability to optimize operations. The MECO AH Type-2 seal in particular is an ideal solution, when a variety of shaft sizes are encountered and when space is at a premium. It is the best choice in split sealing technology.
New PVDF Ball Check Valves Available from Hayward Flow Control
Typical applications or installations include water and wastewater treatment, chemical feed systems, chemical processing and mining and mineral processing.
Selecting and Applying Robot Flange Servo Gearheads
Selecting the proper flanged output gearhead can be a difficult undertaking that requires consideration of a multitude of variables.
PEM TSO4 Self-clinching Threaded Standoff Fasteners Securely Stack or Space Components in Ultra-thin Stainless Steel Assemblies
The standoffs will reduce the amount of required hardware in an assembly, promote thinner and lighter designs and minimize typical handling issues associated with loose hardware.
3D-printing System Can Print More Than One Material at a Time
The new technology is a one-step process that can print new structures that are made of two different materials.
New Piston Ring Technology For Commercial Vehicles from Federal-Mogul Powertrain
The piston ring enhances gas sealing capability by stabilizing ring dynamic motion and homogenizing oil film.
A Longer-range Electric Drive System for Buses
The system is marked by low weight, noise and energy consumption due to brake force recuperation and advanced battery technology.
Nanoparticles Deliver Cancer-fighting Drugs Directly to the Tumor
The nanoparticles were specifically developed to fight glioblastoma multiforme one of the most difficult forms of cancer to treat.
Snakes Help Engineers Better Understand Friction
Through evolution, snakes have adapted to move efficiently and survive in their various habitats immediately. “These environments can be brutal on even our most advanced machinery, so applying what we know about snake texturing could help our technology adapt as well,” reasoned Hisham Abel-Aal, an associate teaching professor from Drexel University’s College of Engineering.
Rotary Union Design Factors and Sealing Technologies for Machining Center Applications
Advanced mechanical seal materials and seal technology lie at the heart of every high-performance Deublin rotary union.
A Sampling of Hydraulic Rod Seal Solutions
The rod seal is a crucial element in fluid power systems, as it prevents fluid leakage from the hydraulic cylinder. Such leaks undermine equipment performance and service life but can be avoided by attention to seal characteristics that meet the specifications for a given application.
Trust and Equality are Important to People Interacting with Robots and AI According to New Study
Equal access and social responsibility should be priorities for policymakers in the ongoing development of AI and robotics.