A domestic natural gas boom already has lowered U.S. energy prices while stoking fears of environmental disaster. Now U.S. producers are poised to ship vast quantities of gas overseas as energy companies seek permits for proposed export projects that could set off a renewed frenzy of fracking. Expanded drilling is unlocking enormous reserves of crude […]
Automotive/Transportation
Cars Made in Brazil Are Deadly
The cars roll endlessly off the local assembly lines of the industry’s biggest automakers, more than 10,000 a day, into the eager hands of Brazil’s new middle class. The shiny new Fords, Fiats, and Chevrolets tell the tale of an economy in full bloom that now boasts the fourth largest auto market in the world. […]
Reinventing the Wind Turbine
Steve Apelman’s design finds itself on the cusp of overshadowing existing tech with a simple approach. Green energy is the wave of the future, but more often than not the technology is sadly disappointing when it comes to output and high price-point. Wind energy, in and of itself, seems like a cheap means to utilize […]
Motor Components & Assemblies for Direct Drive in Vacuum
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Bangladesh Collapse Survivor Rescued After 17 Days
A seamstress buried for 17 days in the wreckage of a collapsed garment factory building in Bangladesh was rescued Friday, a miraculous moment set against the unimaginable horror of the more than 1,000 bodies recovered so far. Reshma Begum was in such good shape she was able to walk, according to one rescuer. She said […]
New Technique to Improve Quality Control of Lithium-Ion Batteries
Researchers have created a new tool to detect flaws in lithium-ion batteries as they are being manufactured, a step toward reducing defects and inconsistencies in the thickness of electrodes that affect battery life and reliability. The electrodes, called anodes and cathodes, are the building blocks of powerful battery arrays like those used in electric and […]
Increase Up-time in Linear Motion Applications
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World’s first handheld sound camera ready for market
Daejeon, Republic of Korea, May 8, 2013 — Most car drivers have had the experience of hearing a buzzing, squeaky, or rattling sound while driving but not being able to figure out where the noise is coming from. The problem could be simple, requiring a quick fix, or could be serious enough to bring a […]
Your Mass is NOT from Higgs Boson
The Higgs mechanism is meant to account for the mass of everything, right? Well no, only the fundamental particles, which means that electrons derive their mass entirely from the Higgs interaction but protons and neutrons, made of quarks, do not. In fact the quark masses are so small that they only make up about 1% […]
Succeeding in Today’s Economy with Track, Trace & Control
To survive and be successful in today’s economy, manufacturers must assemble high-quality products at the lowest possible cost. The total cost of production must take into account the complete product lifecycle including warranty, recalls and repairs. Track, Trace and Control (TTC) systems are an essential element of success in achieving these objectives. TTC solutions are […]