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When you talk about pneumatics, it all starts with air. All too often shop air is dirty, under-lubricated and provides inconsistent pressure. Without a clean, consistent supply of...

In the first installment of this two-part series we discussed the background of dc motors, brushed types, and ironcore versus coreless types. Here we cover other...

Artists who are skilled at delicate and detailed hand engraving now have some steep competition - a Spanish machine builder. With...

The shortest distance between two points is a straight line — so it's no wonder that nearly every motion system includes sections in which parts travel in straight...

Decorative surfacing materials, in the form of laminates, are often used to add beauty to furniture such as speaker cabinets and kitchen cupboards. Many of...

A growing demand for machines that cost less to operate, together with regulatory pressures for lower emissions, are leading construction-equipment manufacturers...

Many people who have difficulty with weight-bearing activities due to arthritis, injury, or being overweight can enjoy the benefits of aquatic physical therapy and...

Lowering thrust-bearing temperature is particularly crucial in rotating-compressor and turbine designs where designers do not know the exact net...

As hourly and daily updates continue to make headlines regarding the automotive industry and GM’s bankruptcy reorganization, it seems we’re wading into uncharted waters. The auto industry and all its tentacles are said to account for about 10% of the U.S. economy, with...

Two days ago, the EPA and the Department of Transportation (DOT) issued a Notice of Intent "stating that the two agencies intend to work in coordination to propose standards for control of emissions of greenhouse gases and for fuel economy, respectively." Obama also...