Subtractive manufacturing processes, such as CNC machining, are often presented in contrast to additive manufacturing processes, such as 3D printing, or formative manufacturing pro...

  Anyone who knows me well (or has read my columns here) knows that I thoroughly enjoy pruning trees. It’s one of my favorite farming tasks—nothing can change a landscape more quic...

Bags that are not recycled end up becoming litter, because they do not biodegrade. In addition to filling up landfills and becoming eyesores, plastic bags that become litter endang...

  Large warehouse fans can do a lot to improve working conditions at a facility. High-volume, low-speed fans have extra-long, slow-turning blades that move a great deal of air at o...

  Ball valves have a spherical closure unit that provides on/off control of flow. The sphere has a port (bore) through the center. When the valve is positioned such that the bore i...

What is a smart switch? You’re probably familiar with those regular old light switches that you fumble for in the dark, but maybe you’re unclear on what a smart switch is. Good new...

The most common type of fabric used in homecare equipment is nylon, since it is slightly less expensive than vinyl, especially when purchased as replacement upholstery.   Nylon, a...

  Inductors are typically used as energy storage devices in switched-mode power devices to produce DC current. The inductor, which stores energy, supplies energy to the circuit to...

This work reports a promising approach to the development of novel self-buffering and biocompatible ionic liquids for biological research in which the anions are derived from CAPS...

All of the benefits of the model above still apply here: it’s lightweight, durable, and easy to set up. The only difference between the two is the type of rugs they can create.   H...

To ensure consistent and accurate seal integrity a load cell provides real time information on seal pressure. A secondary high-speed sensing system will detect any foreign object b...

Why beige marble is preferred in home flooring ? We have all seen movies that exhibit luxury-defining grandeur in the interiors. There have been specific moments when the want to o...