• Evaluating Space Shuttle Tiles — From Space
• UPS Considerations: Optimizing Aircraft Power
• High-Tech Batteries Yield All-Electric 1976 Porsche
• Wheels: Ford Accelerates Shift To 6-Speed Transmissions
• 5-Star Product: Self-Powered Wireless Controls Switch It Up
• Engineer's Toolbox: Building In Vibration Monitoring
• Products: Electrical/Electronic, Mechanical, Motion
• Special: Software

Feature Articles

Evaluating space shuttle tiles: The proof is in the plastic
What if engineers could inspect the outside of the space shuttle with a laser camera system in space, collect and transmit the data down to Earth, and "print" a facsimile of a damaged heat-resistant tile in 3D in minutes? Well they can. The same technology allows proof of concept before metal is machined.
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UPS considerations: Optimizing aircraft power Equipment designed for use in aircraft is typically very robust, being designed in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration and military standards, and is tolerant of most power-quality anomalies. Retrofit of older aircraft, the integration of COTS (commercial off-the-shelf) equipment, or the implementation of new technology into existing aircraft can be another story. Read the full article HD-Series Actuators Burr Engineering's HD-Series actuators have proven performance in a wide number of industrial settings. Additional applications for the consumer, such as satellite dish positioners, lift tables and personal handicap equipment, can enhance individual independence. Able to handle loads up to 2500 pounds the HD-series can provide convenient flexibility in speed, capacity and life expectations. For additional specifications visit Burr Engineering. High-tech batteries yield advanced all-electric 1976 Porsche With a click and a hum, the sleek Porsche 914 pulled away from the curb while onlookers watched anxiously and the passenger gazed down at a laptop plugged into the dashboard. Why the drama? Once powered by a conventional gasoline engine, the 1976 Porsche now operates on 18 high-tech batteries — the result of work by dedicated MIT students and their mentors. Read the full article

5-Star Product: Self-powered wireless controls switch it up
If you're looking for a fast, easy, green, and reliable way to install a new light switch, motion sensor, temperature sensor, or magnetic contact, then ILLUMRA may be the answer. This new line of self-powered wireless controls can reduce the amount of time and materials needed for remodeling and retro-fit projects ranging anywhere from lighting control to HVAC.
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Engineer's Toolbox: Building in vibration monitoring gets way easier
A new high-bandwidth MEMS vibration sensor from Analog Devices aims to enable better monitoring of equipment performance and reduce costly downtime due to unforeseen system failures on the factory floor.
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