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Secrets of Accurate Machining
Linear encoders keep their accuracy when things start to heat up.
Bearings That Lube for Less
Could self-lubricating bearings with a wide temperature range actually save you money?
Robosoldier
Body amplifiers are getting closer to reality.
Torque Telemetry Goes Digital
Digital RF technology leads the way to more accurate noncontact measurement of torque.
Plane Bearings That Grease Themselves
Self-lubricating resins can make plane bearings quiet, durable, and put them on the FDAapproved list.
Rugged Bearings Hold the Weight of Heavy Equipment
Bearings for big loads demand that designers pay special attention to contact area, heat management, and resiliency.
Solid-Housed Bearings Defeat Fossilized Dirt
Preset clearance, positive locking, and torque confirmation ended installation problems.
Lube it for life
Mechanical carbon machine parts excel where oil-grease lubricants won’t work.
Calculating friction in one step
A new method eliminates the tedium of determining pipe friction.
Green technology: Inside an advanced wind turbine
Innovative drivetrain technology is making it easier to get power from the wind.
Smart and small
Get ready for actuators that can fit into smaller spaces, react more quickly, and save weight thanks to smart materials.
Industry Focus: Indy 500 -- Innovating Indy
The heart of Indy racing will always be technology, but innovation and public interest may depend on a new face.
No Such Thing as Too Quiet
Sometimes proper selection and placement of insulating materials is part art, part science.
Leland Teschler's Editorial: The Engineering “Extremist” Mindset
Do engineers have a “mindset” that makes them prone to become Islamic terrorists?
At the Top of Their Game
Engineers aspire to change the world with their work. Here are some who did.
Dream Jobs - Who’s Got Them and How to Get One
As part of our annual salary survey, readers tell us what the ideal career looks like.
Berke on Safety: The Case of the Flaming Hair Dryer
Hair-dryer users have reported fire shooting out of the handle or the snout end of their hair dryers.
Leland Teschler's Editorial: How Not to Make Engineering Appeal to Kids
Programs that introduce engineering to school children make headlines today.
Concept Cars of a Different Color …Green
Not all of the latest concepts are packing lithium-ion, but there’s a definite drive toward more environmentally benign vehicles.
Avoiding Stick-Slip Chatter in Low-Speed Bearings
Flexible rotors and thin lubricant films lead to noise and vibration.
Eccentric Loading Shouldn’t Mean Shorter Life
Take off-center forces into account when estimating the life of linear-motion systems.
Is Mechatronics Simulation Ready for Machine Builders?
A new study, “System Design: New Product Development for Mechatronics,” implies it’s make-or-break time to get on board with design simulation tools.
Leland Teschler's Editorial: The wrong message for Engineering Week
Last month’s Engineering Week was supposed to be a grand attempt at encouraging students to pursue careers in technical fields.
Berke on Safety: Nonflammable Tape Burns for Lack of a Hazard Analysis
In response to market demand, a tape manufacturer modified its most popular electrical tape to make it fire retardant.
Leland Teschler's Editorial: Want to Compete Globally? Education isn’t Enough
You may not know Vivek Wadhwa, but you probably have heard about some of his research.