White Papers: Transportation
Mastering Tolerances for Machined Parts
Mastering CNC tolerances can be challenging, even for experienced engineers, designers, and machinists. Are general tolerances good enough? When does it make sense to call out for tighter tolerances?...
Blog: Mechanical & Fluid Systems
Watch: NASA's Mars 2020 Sample Return Briefing
Watch below as NASA experts review how they plan to return samples from the surface of Mars back to Earth.
Question of the Week: Power
Will Electric Aircraft Take-Off in Everyday Aviation?
In May of 2020, the “eCaravan” aircraft, powered by a 750-horsepower electric motor and more than 2000 pounds of lithium-ion batteries, flew to a height of over 2500 feet, at over 100 miles per hour. The all-electric airplane was built by magniX, Seattle-based electric propulsion...
Blog: Aerospace
Answering Your (Mars 2020) Questions: Will the Perseverance Rover Carry Around NASA's Mars Helicopter?
White Papers: Transportation
Servo-Electric is Changing “Buzz, Squeak and Rattle” Auto Testing
For more than 40 years, servohydraulic four poster test systems have contributed to major improvements in automotive safety and quality. However, in recent years, the...
White Papers: Manufacturing & Prototyping
What to Look for When Selecting Your Compact Air Cylinders
Not all compact air cylinders are created equal. Many components have similar features, and some look alike. How do you decide which one to use? This paper explores air cylinder...
Briefs: Mechanical & Fluid Systems
Electrohydraulically Actuated Valve Train
Briefs: Materials
Multi-Polymer Filament Increases Production from Low-Cost Printers
Briefs: Aerospace
SMART Solar Sail
Articles: Semiconductors & ICs
Products of Tomorrow: July 2020
Briefs: Aerospace
Biohybrid Can Turn Carbon Dioxide into New Products
Products: Test & Measurement
New on the Market: July 2020
Briefs: Transportation
Bio-Inspired Propulsion
Briefs: Communications
Hardware Reduces Energy Draw of Artificial Intelligence
Briefs: Electronics & Computers
Solid-State Lithium Battery
Briefs: Motion Control
Autonomous Boats Automatically Target and Clasp Onto Each Other
Briefs: Transportation
Nature-Inspired Green Energy Technology
Briefs: Electronics & Computers
Machine Learning Enables Rapid Rocket Engine Design
White Papers: Connectivity
Accelerating the World’s Electric Vehicles, One Connection at a Time
Electrification of the powertrain and accessory applications for trucks, buses, construction, agricultural & recreational vehicles is taking the commercial...
Blog: Mechanical & Fluid Systems
Coffee Grounds Put a Pep in the Step of Flexible Robotic Feet
White Papers: Transportation
Embedded Solutions Continue to Outperform Externally Mounted Sensors in Off-Highway Applications
The availability of serviceable designs for embedded sensors continue to prove themselves a more reliable solution than externally mounted...
Dynamic White Papers: Mechanical & Fluid Systems
10 Need-to-Know Facts About Ball-Detent Torque Limiters
Considering the advancements in sensor engineering and electronics, it’s not surprising that the performance capabilities of mechanical torque limiters are often questioned. This 10-minute presentation takes a look at how ball-detent torque limiters have kept up with...
Question of the Week: Transportation
Will On-Demand Octane Improve Fuel Economy?
A video on Tech Briefs TV this month demonstrated a Pacific Northwest National Laboratory technology that enables on-demand octane by portioning ethanol from gasoline. PNNL researchers believe their invention could increase fuel economy and lower greenhouse gas emissions. Do you agree? Watch the video...
White Papers: Mechanical & Fluid Systems
The Ultimate Shaft-To-Hub Connection
Kinematically ground polygonal shapes have been used as drive connections for more than 45 years. What is now referred to as Polygon Systems was developed by Fortunawerke, Stuttgart, West Germany, who...
Articles: Materials
Don’t Blame it on the Bearings
Articles: Test & Measurement
Boosting Performance in Hydraulic Systems with Alternative Coatings
Application Briefs: Motion Control
Magnetic Transmissions Increase Lifespan of Offshore Wind Farms
Top Stories
Blog: Data Acquisition
With Satellite Data, NASA Shows COVID-19 Impact on Food Supply Chain
Podcasts: Motion Control
Here's an Idea: A Jumping 'SpaceBok' Robot Makes Giant Leaps Toward the...
Videos: Energy
Space Station Motors Power Improved, Energy-Efficient Prosthetic Leg
INSIDER: Sensors/Data Acquisition
Researchers Develop 3D Hand-Sensing Wristband
Videos: Medical
4D Printing Progress for Shapeshifting Biomedical Implants and Soft Robots
Blog: Robotics, Automation & Control
Answering Your Questions: How Automated is the Mars Rover Landing?
Webcasts
Upcoming Webinars: Electronics & Computers
OpenVPX Technology: The Future of Military Computing
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Driving Ahead of the Curve: Visionary Headlamp Concept
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The New DIS ISO/SAE 21434: Road Vehicles – Cybersecurity...
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Conformal Coating Protection of Critical Medical Technologies
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Alignment Strategy for Complex Part Geometries
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Researchers Develop 3D Hand-Sensing Wristband
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Modern CMOS Cameras as Replacements for CCD Cameras
Who's Who:
Anthony Kelley, Lead Flow Research Engineer, Marshall Space Flight Center, Huntsville, AL
NASA Spinoff: Materials
Alloy-Enhanced Fans Maintain Fresh Air in Tunnels
Articles: Mechanical & Fluid Systems
Avoiding Electrical Damage with Conductive Lubrication
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