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The microHammer Project: Banging on Brain Cells
Researchers built the world's tiniest hammer to apply a variety of mechanical forces to brain cells.
A Dam Good Approach to Transformer Oil Containment
Smart fabric technology was used to construct a secondary oil containment system on the tailrace deck of the Big Bend Dam.
May River Capital, Hunt Valve Buy Precision Technology
Precision Technology is a severe duty, solutions-based designer, manufacturer, and supplier of linear motion actuators for automation, machinery, material handling, and positioning applications.
Transmission-Equipped Wheel Hub Motor Unveiled
A transmission-equipped wheel hub motor is designed to improve the environmental performance, safety, and comfort of automobiles.
New Gas Turbines for Oil and Gas Service
GE Oil & Gas has expanded its gas turbine portfolio with the addition of an aeroderivative gas engine and a heavy-duty gas turbine for the oil and gas sector.
Electric Car Finishes Dakar Rally
When it crossed the finish line in Buenos Aires, the EcoPowered became the first zero-emissions electric vehicle to complete the Dakar Rally.
Mars Rover Prototype Delivered for Tests
The robotic rover will be used as part of the second phase of ExoMars to follow up studies exploring the possibility of life on Mars.
DFM Strategies Save Time and Money
Partnering with an expert in design for manufacturability (DFM) can help get those brilliant product ideas off the drawing board and onto a production line.
Harvesting Energy from a Vehicle's Suspension System
The regenerative hydraulic shock absorber system converts the oscillatory motion of a vehicle suspension into unidirectional rotary motion of a generator.
HEXOLOY® Saves Lives!
Silicon carbide inserts, like those made of Saint-Gobain Hexoloy®, when combined with other ballistic-resistant materials and inserted into protective vests, are the most common ceramics in top-performing hard body protection systems against high-velocity “armor-piercing” projectiles.
Millennials and the Internet Changing the Way Materials are Purchased
A plethora of research on the topic reveals that Millennials rely heavily on technology tools for purchasing products, a trend that can very well seep into the material-sourcing world. View the full report here.
Track Switch Design Could Reduce Rail Disruptions
Combined with condition-based monitoring and line-replaceable unit construction, the Repoint switches are fault tolerant and don’t require instant action in the event of a fault.
Engineer's Guide to Corrosion: Part 1
In a series of articles, Engineering360 examines some of the most important aspects of corrosion that are related to water and steam use in industrial plants and power generation facilities.
PKB Wins Contract to Support Mars 2020 Mission
PKB will manufacture ball bearings for several motors in the robotic arm actuator of a robotic science rover.
Tips for Avoiding Pump-Seal Failure
Seals can fail if standard protocol and maintenance procedures are not implemented.
Zinc Oxide Coating Boosts Bearing Performance
Tests in a jet engine demonstrated a reduction of the coefficient of friction by about one-third as well as lower fuel consumption.
Weak Sales Projected for Low-Voltage Motor Market
Since the third quarter of 2014 overall sales of low-voltage motors (below 690 V) have struggled, a report says.
Fundamentals of Permanent Magnet Motor Operation and Protection
The promise of energy savings, higher power densities and improved control attract engineers to permanent-magnet motors.
Where Soft Starters May Make Sense
Substantial savings can be realized when using a soft starter instead of an AC drive in the proper applications.
Appliance Systems May Benefit from Low-V Motors
Moving subsystems to low voltage isolates them from the high-voltage input, making them safer for maintenance personnel and designers.