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Why Did the Pre-WWII Bunker Cross the Road?
To complete the widening of a Dutch shipping channel.
Thermal Response of Packed Copper Wire
The thermal conductivity of packed copper wire for electric-drive vehicle motor applications was profiled.
Wave Energy System Advances for Seawater Desalination
Full-size seawater pumps have been built and tested off the coasts of Oregon and Peru.
Butterfly Valve for Long-Distance Water Transport
Applications include systems for water transport, water treatment or in large industrial cooling circuits.
IKO Adds to CFKR Double Hex Hole Cam Follower Series
IKO International has added two new sizes to it's CFKR series of Double Hex Hole Cam Followers. Outer ring outside diameters are now available in 22 and 26 millimeters, with additional sizes available from 30 to 90 millimeters.
Kenworth Models Available with ISL G Near Zero Emissions Natural Gas Engine
The engine operates on 100 percent natural gas, which can be carried onboard in either compressed or liquefied natural gas form.
Transfer Case with VDC Technology Installed in the Dodge Challenger GT
The case switches between rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive automatically.
Owl Wings May Be Key To Quieting Wind Turbines, Aircraft
Hoping to one day reduce the noise given off by wind turbines and aircraft, researchers from Japan and China, inspired by the silent flight of the owl, set out to mimic the design of the owls’ wings.
New Platform for Metal-seated Ball Valves
Cast metal-seated ball valves are suitable for most processes with fluid slurries and high temperatures.
No Drip Atomizing Spray Nozzle Has 360° Range
The 1/4 NPT no drip internal mix 360 degree hollow circular pattern atomizing spray nozzle from EXAIR (Cincinnati, Ohio) atomizes fluid and sprays away from the nozzle in all directions.
When Round Wire is NOT the Best “Fit” for the Application
The most common problem in spring design is obtaining as much force as possible in a small area.
Video: Precision Control Stands Ensure Correct Assembly
When a uniform screw-assembly is needed and the sequenced placement of your fasteners is a must, the DEPRAG PKS is your answer.
New Ball Bearings Stop Damage from Weather Exposure
“CoRX” and “Twin-Ax” have labyrinth sealing systems that keep contamination out of the inside of the bearing. This feature of the system consists of a pair of specially-formed sealing rings.
Software Supports Pipeline Integrity Management
The platform affords a clear overview of the integrity of offshore and onshore pipelines and gas distribution network components.
Soundproof Curtains in an Open-concept Office Design
As more and more companies embrace a collaborative and open-concept work environment, an often ignored byproduct of this design is a concern for privacy.
How NASA’s Parker Solar Probe Will Keep its Cool
New cooling systems will protect the craft, which will fly closer to the sun than any other mission.
Supermileage Car Coasts to the Finish Line
Equipped with a fuel-injection engine, the vehicle traveled 2,418 miles on one gallon of gas.
Gears 101: Spur Gears vs. Helical Gears
The spur gear has become the most prominent type of gear, even though there is an argument that the less common helical gear is better suited for important power transmission applications. Ultimately there are numerous factors that influence the decision to use one over the other.
Heavy-haul Planetary Drive Axles for North American Market
A new 90,000-lb. Sisu tandem axle set and a new 136,000-lb. Sisu tridem axle set have been introduced for heavy-duty truck applications.
A "Catalog" Of New York City Noises Being Built to Help Fight Noise Pollution
Dubbed one of the loudest cities in the world, New York City is participating in an experiment to both reduce the volume and address the issue of noise pollution using machine learning technology.