August 10, 2006

Refineries and other processing plants that pump light hydrocarbons such as ethane, ethylene, propane, and butane, (specific gravity from 0.4 to 0.6) face a challenge.

Distance education for engineers has become a hot button with the evolution of the Internet.

An engineer might design the components, but someone on the production floor eventually has to measure them precisely.

Many of the electromechanical relays used in automotive applications are termed ISO relays.

It has probably happened to most of us. We walk out of a team brainstorming session designed to bubble ideas to the surface.

Most proximity sensors use an electromagnetic field to sense the presence of a target metal. But there are times when it's necessary to sense nonmetallic materials such as plastics, liquids, or powders.

High temperatures and humidity can wreak havoc on assemblies bonded with pressure-sensitive adhesives.

It pays to keep a close eye on ac lines in industrial and commercial areas.

Most introductory classes in finite-element analysis probably breeze over the details that would explain exactly what the software is doing and why.

TurboCAD Professional has let me create models for architectural and mechanical projects throughout the years, providing professional 2D plans and fully rendered 3D solid models.

U.K.-based Keronite PLC and Thixomat Inc., Ann Arbor, Mich., have joined forces to produce electrolytic-treated Thixomolded magnesium alloy parts.

Advanced tactile-feedback devices give electric drives the control and feel of hydraulic steering.

Investment casting eliminates secondary machining in many cases.

Automatic identification of load cells and other sensors reduces human errors while speeding the task of swapping in new hardware.