HEADLINES ARCHIVE
System Sorts Granular Bulk Materials Faster and More Accurately
Sand, gravel, coal, deicing salt or diamonds, grain, sugar, coffee or grapes and waste—a lot of everyday goods are more or less grainy. To classify this bulk material by quality and size, it must be sorted in a sophisticated process.
Ford to Use More and More Bamboo in Its Cars
In an effort to demonstrate its creative thinking and eco-friendly mentality, Ford is going to use more of a material that has been neglected—bamboo.
Adjusting Solar Panel Angles a Few Times a Year Makes Them More Efficient
New research from Binghamton University-State of New York could help U.S. residents save more energy, regardless of location, if they adjust the angles of solar panels four to five times a year.
The Automated Freight Train of the Future
The next-generation transport of cargo by rail will combine a high level of automation, intelligent handling and high speeds.
Oil Mist Eliminators: The Green Tech Nobody Talks About
Lubricating oils become converted into very fine particles and create vapors inside of the equipment. Prior to new technology developments, this vapor was vented into the atmosphere, where the oily mist would settle in and contaminate the surrounding areas.
ABS vs PLA Filament
If you didn’t already know it, Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) and Polylactic acid (PLA) are two of the most popular filament materials used for fused deposition modeling 3D printing today. Using one rather than the other comes down to various attributes of the material and, in some cases, personal choice
How to Select the Right Valve for Your Application
Many factors are involved in selecting the correct valve for your application. While valve sizing and selection can be a complex process, an engineer can start the valve selection process by understanding their application requirements and finding suitable valve specifications to meet these needs.
Drives Reduce Variant Complexity of Water Pumps
A smart drive solution for fixed speed pumps enables setting fixed speed levels at the motor to individual requirements.
Avoiding Industrial Downtime by Filtering Lubricating Oils
One way to protect the turbines is by implementing lubricating oils that guard against the wear-and-tear on moving parts within a turbine, as well as assist in other ways, such as heat transfer and protection against corrosion.
HVAC Dampers Withstand Coastal, Corrosive Applications
The damper series combines the strength of stainless steel and protection of anodized aluminum to combat salt water elements.
Pressure Independent Balancing and Control Valves Stabilize HVAC Operation
The valves provide a stable hydronic flow independent of system pressure changes, creating a more manageable system for facility managers and occupants.
Why Car Factories Now Have High-Quality Electron Microscopes
Powerful electron microscopes are extremely valuable in science laboratories. However, they are used elsewhere as well. For example, SEAT, a Spanish automotive manufacturer, decided to show how this powerful tool is used in the automotive industry.
Retaining Rings Make Shaft-Sense
Traditional fasteners like screws, nuts, bolts, cotter pins, and washers require threading, tapping, drilling, and other machining operations when used in mechanical motion systems. Retaining rings provide several advantages over traditional fasteners.
Engineering a 450-ton Hydraulic Deep Draw Press
A custom-designed 450-ton hydraulic deep draw press will feature a 54-in. by 54-in. forming area.
Pumps for Europe’s Largest Wastewater Project
The ongoing renaturation project along the Emscher Canal, currently Europe’s largest wastewater project, will benefit from delivery of 21 pumps.
Siemens Electric Motor Powers Two Aviation Speed Records
A Siemens electric propulsion system powered an Extra 330LE aerobatic plane to two new speed records.
Equipment Tailored for Supercritical Concentrating Solar Power
Supercritical carbon dioxide power cycle technology is being advanced to improve the economics and performance of concentrating solar power systems.
Synthetic Tooth Enamel Toughens Structures
A composite material inspired by tooth enamel could be used to fabricate more durable, vibration-resistant structural components for airplanes, automotive electronics, and other applications.
University Team Unfolds Space Tug Design
A NASA initiative challenged universities to design a solar electric propulsion-powered space tug using autonomous robotic assembly.
Limited Options for HFC Replacements
A four-year study sought nonflammable, low-global warming potential alternatives to HFCs for small air-conditioning systems.