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Hydrogen Powered Car Developed and Unveiled

Engineers Edge - Everybody has been affected by the price of gasoline and diesel. Consumers and engineers are searching for economical solutions and alternatives that are less expensive and environmentally friendly. A team of scientists and engineers at th (more...)

09/22/2008, 20:36:35

NASA Developing Fission Surface Power Technology

Engineers Edge - NASA astronauts will need power sources when they return to the moon and establish a lunar outpost. NASA engineers are exploring the possibility of nuclear fission to provide the necessary power and taking initial steps toward a non-nuclea (more...)

09/17/2008, 20:48:22

New Technique Developed to Digitize Human Movement in 3D

Engineers Edge - Researchers from the Polytechnic University of Catalonia (UPC) and the University of Lovaina (UCL), in Belgium, have developed and introduced a technique to digitize human movement in 3D. The method uses two video cameras to capture human (more...)

08/27/2008, 16:14:53

Lithium Batteries Research For Tomorrow's Electric Cars

Engineers Edge - Why does Lithium iron phosphate conduct electricity despite being an insulating material? Chemists at CNRS, working in collaboration with a team from CEA-Liten, have revealed interesting research on this paradox. The resulting research cou (more...)

08/27/2008, 14:53:59

New Material Could Lead To More Efficient Fuel Cells

Engineers Edge - A new material characterized at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory could open a pathway toward more efficient fuel cells. The material, a super-lattice developed by researchers in Spain, improves ionic conductivity n (more...)

07/31/2008, 15:46:57

Researchers Create Hydrogen with Help of Solar Energy and Water

Engineers Edge - Penn State researchers are developing a low cost process to produce fuel hydrogen help of water, solar energy and Nanotube diodes. "Other researchers have developed ways to produce hydrogen with mind-boggling efficiency, but their approa (more...)

07/19/2008, 10:33:18

Portable Magnetic Resonance Imaging MRI Machines

Engineers Edge - Magnetic resonance imaging or (MRI) is typically used within the medical industry to visualize the internal structure and functions of the human body. MRI technology provides contrasts between soft tissue and is particularly useful in visu (more...)

07/15/2008, 15:49:06

Pipe Inspection Robot That Can Climb!

Engineers Edge - Industrial pipe systems can be complex, narrow, and generally inaccessible. Pipe installations can have vertical, horizontal, and oblique junctions. Critical pipe installations must be inspected for leakage areas, obstructions, valve failu (more...)

07/08/2008, 10:50:54

Innovative Future for Electronics Components made from Plastics

Engineers Edge - Physics World July edition features an interesting review by three Israeli researchers, Marianna Khorzov and David Andelman, from the School of Physics and Astronomy at TelAviv University, and Rafi Shikler, from the Electrical and Computer (more...)

07/07/2008, 10:15:49

Electronics Chip-Cooling Technology Achieves 1,000-watt Capacity

Engineers Edge - Researchers at Purdue University have developed a technology that uses "microjets" to deposit liquid into tiny channels and remove five times more heat than other experimental high-performance chip-cooling methods for computers and electro (more...)

07/06/2008, 10:08:25

Major Steps Made in Developing Printable Optical Electronics & LCD’s

Engineers Edge - Major Steps made in Developing Printable Optical Electronics & LCD that can be used for creating radio frequency identification tags and flexible watch displays. Researchers in the EU-funded CONTACT project have demonstrated that with suit (more...)

07/06/2008, 09:48:06

New Manufacturing Process to Reduce Cost of Titanium Alloys

Engineers Edge - Whether for stopping cars, strong aircraft structures, or innovative automotive components, titanium alloys are a material high on the preferred list, however it tends to be too expensive for all but the most specialized applications. Ti (more...)

05/25/2008, 07:39:12

Innovative Robotic Grippers - Shape Memory Materials

Engineers Edge - A team led by Victor Etxebarria at the Department of Electricity and Electronics at the University of the Basque (UPV-EHU) is studying the characteristics of various memory forming materials for use within the next generation of robotic gr (more...)

05/20/2008, 09:47:58

Reverse Engineering Method Using Advanced 3D Laser Scanner

Engineers Edge - For most applications, engineering and design is executed out conceptually, the concepts are flow charted, sketched and then created or modeled within a 3D CAD (computer aided model) model virtually. Ultimately, parts, components or assemb (more...)

05/05/2008, 09:35:31

Optical Interferometry Device Detects Weaknesses in Materials and Structural Applications is Awarded Patent

Optical Interferometry Device Detects Weaknesses in Materials and Structural Applications is Awarded Patent. Engineers Edge - A patent has been awarded to Southeastern Louisiana University for a deformation prediction instrument developed by physicist Sa (more...)

03/10/2008, 09:26:32

Linear Position Sensors has Multiple Magnet Capabilities.

Linear Position Sensors has Multiple Magnet Capabilities. Engineers Edge - MTS Systems Corp., Sensors Division's Temposonics® linear-position sensors can generate up to 20 simultaneous position outputs along a given sensing element, making them a cost-eff (more...)

02/29/2008, 13:58:57

Strong Magnetic Field Inhibits the Formation of Cracks in Materials

Strong Magnetic Field Inhibits the Formation of Cracks in Materials. Engineers Edge – Engineers have found that by applying a strong Magnetic field to ferrous metals and other materials that are electrically conductive that they can stabilize the material (more...)

02/10/2008, 10:06:25

Linear Transducer Ensure Precision in Airbus Wing Assembly

Linear Transducer Ensure Precision in Airbus Wing Assembly Engineers Edge February - MTS Systems Corp.is providing a position sensor to Electroimpact, Inc., for material handling solution that will provide a stable control system in the wing assembly of (more...)

02/09/2008, 20:19:45

Carbon Nano-Pipes are smaller than Cells and Measure Electric Current

Carbon Nano-Pipes are smaller than Cells and Measure Electric Current. Engineers Edge –- Engineers and physicians at the University of Pennsylvania have developed a carbon nano-pipe thousands of times thinner than a human hair that can deliver fluids into (more...)

01/27/2008, 10:53:08

Very Small Gas Sensor Under Development is Quick and Energy Efficient

Very Small Gas Sensor Under Development is Quick and Energy Efficient. Sensor could quickly detect hazardous chemicals Engineers Edge (January 21, 2008) - MIT engineers are developing a very small sensor that may be used to detect minor quantities of haz (more...)

01/21/2008, 21:05:05

Researchers Develop Memory Foam Made From Metal.

Researchers Develop Memory Foam Made From Metal. Engineers Edge (January 6, 2008) - In the world of engineering and design materials that are lighter and cheaper are pursued, especially if those characteristics include superior strength and other desirabl (more...)

01/06/2008, 09:37:25

Wireless Sensors Being Developed to Monitor Bearings within Critical Jet Engine Applications.

Wireless Sensors Being Developed to Monitor Bearings within Critical Jet Engine Applications. Engineers Edge (January 1, 2008) — Engineering researchers at Purdue University, working in collaboration with the U.S. Air Force, have developed very small wire (more...)

01/01/2008, 12:26:20

Modular, DIN rail mounted Industrial PC features Windows XP Embedded or Windows CE

Modular, DIN rail mounted Industrial PC features Windows XP Embedded or Windows CE Engineers Edge (December 26, 2007) - Helping machine builders and end users match the right level of PC-based control performance to their budget, Beckhoff Automation has i (more...)

12/26/2007, 13:51:59

“All-in-one” Ethernet controller features 5.7-inch display, flexible connectivity options and Windows CE

“All-in-one” Ethernet controller features 5.7-inch display, flexible connectivity options and Windows CE With the new CP6608 Ethernet Control Panel with 5.7-inch display, Beckhoff Automation has introduced its smallest Control Panel yet. The space-saving (more...)

12/26/2007, 13:47:27

New Gain Compression Application Optimizes Accuracy, Speed of Amplifier Test

New Gain Compression Application Optimizes Accuracy, Speed of Amplifier Test Agilent Technologies Inc. today announced the availability of a new Gain Compression Application (GCA) for its premier-performance PNA-X network analyzer. Its ability to provide (more...)

12/26/2007, 13:43:42

Industry-First Method of Implementation for Source and Sink Test

Industry-First Method of Implementation for Source and Sink Test Agilent Technologies Inc. today announced that it expanded its DisplayPort test solution with the most flexible, comprehensive solution for design, characterization and debug, as well as co (more...)

12/26/2007, 13:39:50

New High Temperature Low-Frequency Sound Buzzers

New High Temperature Low-Frequency Sound Buzzers With the addition of several new models, including higher temperature versions, TRANSDUCERS USA offers the broadest choice of Low Frequency Buzzers now available anywhere. Transducers USA’s expanded TRIE f (more...)

12/26/2007, 12:50:03

ALGOR V21 Upgrades Entire Spectrum of FEA: Modeling, Solution and Results

ALGOR V21 Upgrades Entire Spectrum of FEA: Modeling, Solution and Results ALGOR, Inc., a leading provider of design, analysis and simulation software, announced that its latest, major finite element analysis (FEA) software release, ALGOR V21, significantl (more...)

12/26/2007, 12:06:14

Motors Feature Higher Moment of Inertia Without Requiring an Additional Gear Component

Motors Feature Higher Moment of Inertia Without Requiring an Additional Gear Component. Beckhoff Automation has extended its Drive Technology range with the introduction of the AM3500 series servo motors. In contrast to many competitive offerings on the m (more...)

12/26/2007, 11:58:45

New Software Simplifies Data Acquisition for Agilent Technologies, Inc. Data Acquisition/Switch Units

New Software Simplifies Data Acquisition for Agilent Technologies, Inc. Data Acquisition/Switch Units. Agilent Technologies Inc. announced the Agilent BenchLink Data Logger Pro software for the Agilent 34970A and 34980A data acquisition/switch units. Thi (more...)

12/26/2007, 11:47:32

New Software Simplifies Data Acquisition for its Data Acquisition/Switch Units

New Software Simplifies Data Acquisition for its Data Acquisition/Switch Units Agilent Technologies Inc. today announced the Agilent Bench Link Data Logger Pro software for the Agilent 34970A and 34980A data acquisition/switch units. This software enables (more...)

12/21/2007, 15:44:33

New IO Libraries Suite Simplifies Discovery of LXI Instruments

New IO Libraries Suite Simplifies Discovery of LXI Instruments Agilent Technologies Inc. today announced its IO Libraries Suite 15.0, which has an improved LAN-discovery interface that simplifies the finding and configuring of LXI and other LAN-capable in (more...)

12/21/2007, 15:39:46

New Compact I/O Coupler

New Compact I/O Coupler acts as seamless gateway between ultra high speed EtherCAT I/O terminals and traditional Beckhoff I/O terminals Too provide Industrial Ethernet I/O users even greater application flexibility, Beckhoff Automation has announced the n (more...)

12/21/2007, 15:12:53

SystemVision program demonstrates 15% More Energy Savings Over Code-Built Homes

SystemVision program demonstrates 15% More Energy Savings Over Code-Built Homes. RALEIGH, N.C. (November 12, 2007) — Advanced Energy, a resource for innovative and market-based approaches to energy issues, announced its SystemVision program is proven to s (more...)

11/13/2007, 08:53:24

New USB-based data acquisition (DAQ) Products

New USB-based data acquisition (DAQ) Products. Agilent Technologies' Expanded USB-Based DAQ Family Features More Standalone, Modular Solutions that Enable Scalable Systems Agilent Technologies Inc. today introduced new products to its USB-based data acq (more...)

11/13/2007, 08:45:48

Bus Terminal I/O System Now Supports PROFINET

Bus Terminal I/O System Now Supports PROFINET. The new BK9103 Bus Coupler provides PROFINET compatibility with over 200 Beckhoff I/O terminal types. The new BK9103 PROFINET Bus Coupler from Beckhoff Automation brings manufacturers and machine builders us (more...)

11/01/2007, 16:16:44

Advanced, Stand Alone Multi-Axis Motion Controller

Advanced, Stand Alone Multi-Axis Motion Controller. ACS Motion Control, an international manufacturer of advanced multi-axis motion controllers, machine controllers and integrated control modules, has developed an advanced, stand alone multi-axis motion c (more...)

10/30/2007, 14:17:11

Low-Cost, Small-Footprint Automotive Test Solution with Essential Test Capabilities

Low-Cost, Small-Footprint Automotive Test Solution with Essential Test Capabilities. Agilent Technologies Inc. today introduced a low-cost, small-footprint functional tester designed for automotive test markets. The Agilent TS-5040 automotive functional (more...)

10/30/2007, 13:47:33

Industry's First Probing Solution for Oscilloscope Measurements in Extreme Temperatures

Industry's First Probing Solution for Oscilloscope Measurements in Extreme Temperatures. Agilent Technologies Inc. today announced the industry's first probing solution for making oscilloscope measurements in environmental chambers and in other settings (more...)

10/30/2007, 11:49:06

progeSOFT releases milestone 2008 version of IntelliCAD®

Como Italy, September 25 2007 – progeSOFT S.A.S. today announced the worldwide release of progeCAD 2008. progeCAD is widely regarded as a CAD system of highest quality and compatibility with the AutoCAD® product line. progeCAD’s native DWG™ support is unsu (more...)

10/28/2007, 21:06:52

Automated O-ring Installation Assembly Tool

Automated O-ring Installation Assembly Tool. Pneumatic tool facilitates o-ring and seal installation. Spread and place seals with these dual motion automatic o-ring placement assembly tool. Two sizes available: AGP-6-OR (six jaw) will handle up to three i (more...)

10/25/2007, 15:14:51

Beckhoff Bus Terminal I/O System Now Supports PROFINET

Beckhoff Bus Terminal I/O System Now Supports PROFINET. The new BK9103 Bus Coupler provides PROFINET compatibility with over 200 Beckhoff I/O terminal types. The new BK9103 PROFINET Bus Coupler from Beckhoff Automation brings manufacturers and machine b (more...)

10/25/2007, 12:40:45

Agilent Technologies' VEE 8.5 Offers Enhanced Programming Environment and Support for Windows VistaTM

Agilent Technologies' VEE 8.5 Offers Enhanced Programming Environment and Support for Windows VistaTM Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) today introduced the enhanced version of the Agilent VEE 8.5 graphical programming software for test and measurement (more...)

10/24/2007, 20:13:50

Beckhoff Automation Introduces eXtreme Fast Control (XFC) Technology

Beckhoff Automation Introduces eXtreme Fast Control (XFC) Technology. Optimized control and communication architecture improves Industrial PC performance by a factor of 10 Introducing the ultimate combination of the company¡¯s PC-based and Industrial Et (more...)

10/24/2007, 20:10:52

Test Solution is First to Validate IPTV Quality of Experience on IPv6 Next-Generation Networks

Test Solution is First to Validate IPTV Quality of Experience on IPv6 Next-Generation Networks. Agilent Technologies Inc. today announced that its N2X multiservices test solution is the industry's first test solution for validating Internet Protocol Tele (more...)

10/24/2007, 20:05:48

Components For Military Applications Improve Function, Structural Protection And Reliability

Components For Military Applications Improve Function, Structural Protection And Reliability. Custom rubber and silicone molded parts and assemblies using unique material formulation chemistry from Hiawatha Rubber are the answer to many of today’s militar (more...)

10/24/2007, 20:00:42

EtherCAT-Ready Device Features Windows CE Operating System Automation and Control Software

EtherCAT-ready device features Windows CE Operating System and TwinCAT automation and control software. To increase processing power in some of the smallest DIN rail mounted Embedded PCs available, Beckhoff Automation has introduced the new CX9010. With (more...)

10/24/2007, 19:48:50

MTS Sensors Ensure Precision in Friction Stir Welding Application

MTS Sensors Ensure Precision in Friction Stir Welding Application. MTS Systems Corp., Sensors Division is providing the R-Series SSI encoder position sensor to its parent company MTS Systems for the ISTIR Advanced Friction Stir Welding development system (more...)

10/18/2007, 17:50:34

Eye-Sys v1.0 Beta 3 Launched for Open Testing

Eye-Sys, a revolutionary data-driven, real-time visualization system, has been offered to select user communities in a mature beta form. In preparation for the software’s commercial launch, expected in the fourth quarter of 2007, beta testers are invited (more...)

10/03/2007, 15:16:16

Single and Multi-Tone Siren Alerts from Transducers USA.

Single and Multi-Tone Siren Alerts from Transducers USA. Offered in either a single or multi-tone high dB output versions, the new Transducers USA’s TRIP-1500L Series Siren Alert is the ideal choice for security intrusions, automotive, communication and o (more...)

10/02/2007, 18:39:26

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