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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.
Air Compressor Improvements Boost Efficiency by 18%
Controllers allow users to receive information on compressor performance and events by email, as well as adjust compressor settings remotely.
Self-Monitoring Smart Motors
Smart motors could be networked, and a system could be designed in which one motor automatically takes over for a failed motor.
Materials Lab Unveils Tunable Stiffness Isolator
The isolator mechanism is capable of changing stiffness 100-fold in milliseconds.
Motors and Variable-Speed Drives at the Center of a New Wastewater-Treatment Plant
The wastewater-treatment plant in France not only is meeting European standards for water treatment but also in handling stormwater.
Auto to Use Auxiliary Thermal Coolant Pump
For the Chinese automaker, the 100-watt ATCP plays a critical role in turbocharger and indirect charge air cooling.
Positive Displacement Pumps: Operation and Uses
Positive displacement pumps are a category of pumps designed to move fluid at a steady rate through a system.
Ball Bearings: Specifications and Selection Criteria for Engineers
Ball bearings are used to provide smooth, low friction motion in rotary applications.
Vibration Measurement Instruments and Analyzers:Specs and Apps
Vibration measurement instruments and vibration analyzers measure, display, and analyze vibration. Vibration analysis is used to detect early precursors to machine failure, allowing machinery to be repaired or replaced before expensive failure occurs.