Alternatives to four-stroke engines promise an increase in efficiency
For 100 years the four-stroke internal combustion engine has been the dominant…
Digital silicon photomultiplier improves photon counting
Philips has developed a new technology for measuring ultra-low light levels in…
Fusion energy: 3D software helps engineers develop next stage
Fusion power technology is mankind's biggest engineering challenge. Leading scientists, engineers and…
Recycled plastics offer commercial and environmental benefits
Manufacturers of products incorporating plastics are finding recycled materials increasingly attractive, both…
Microchannel technology applied to intensification of distillation
Microchannel process technology shows great promise for increasing efficiency and reducing energy…
Dynamic simulators for improved plant performance
Niclas Krantz focuses on some very useful and recently developed simulator applications…
Insert evolution enhances threaded joints in lightweight assemblies
Threaded inserts are useful in lightweight alloys and plastics both for improved…
Investing in glass reinforced plastics for tanks and vessels
The advantages of glass-reinforced plastic over metal and glass continue to make…
CAM software enhances productivity and efficiency
Edgecam 2010 R1, the latest version of Planit's CAM software, provides increased…
Spherical roller bearings offer a high load
Spherical roller bearings double the service life and increase operating speed envelope…