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WEBSustainable LEGO-like buildings made possible through 3D printed bricks. Through 3D printing, MIT engineers have developed recyclable glass bricks that interlock like LEGO, offering a sustainable solution for building structures that can be easily reassembled and repurposed. Behind the curtain at ABB’s drive service workshop.
Thyristors: the smart way to control heater loads
WEBCD Automation ’s thyristor power controllers fire heating elements on ovens, furnaces, heat treatment systems and a wide spectrum of electrical loads up to 3,000kW. They are deployed on applications ranging from simple single-phase heaters to complex high temperature-coefficient three-phase loads. Jez Watson is with CD Automation.
Core plugs: bonded or threaded, it’s the seal that counts
WEBWhen an engine block or cylinder head is cast, the process involves the use of sand to form the internal coolant passages and lubricant channels, and this sand is subsequently removed via external holes or 'cores' in the casting. Clearly, these have to be capped to seal the internal cavities and achieve a totally leak-free structure - hence the 'core plug'. The problem arises: how to secure ...
Eaton Corporation - How to choose a counterbalance valve
WEBBasic counterbalance application. Standard counterbalance valve (Eaton 1CE) For most applications, the most cost-effective solution is to use a basic load-holding valve such as the Eaton 1CE, which is suitable for use with static or dynamic loads when trying to stop a load from running away. A common example is a cherry picker, where the load ...
NUM (UK) Ltd - NUMroto X
WEBNov 10, 2023 · NUMroto X in its first version will provide a range of functions for the production of complex standard milling cutters. There is a large selection of templates for face, shell, and corner profiles that can be combined as desired to form a tool profile. Just as flexible is the combination of shell cutter, face cutter, and clearance definitions.
How to implement hardware debounce for switches and relays
WEBA switch is a component that can “make” or “break” an electrical circuit, thereby interrupting an electric current or diverting it from one conductor to another. There are many different types of switches, including toggle switches, pushbutton switches, micro and limit switches, and relays. All have one thing in common: they bounce.
- Compact, high-performance OLED display modules
WEBDec 4, 2023 · The line-up of full-colour OLED displays, from 0.95-inch, 96 x 64 pixels to 1.69-inch, 160 x 128 pixels, provide exceptional optical performance in all environments, with high contrast ratios that enable deep, dark blacks and bright, clean whites and highly saturated colours. The parallel or 4-wire SPI interface supports 6-bit RGB colour data ...
Matmatch - The materials of Formula 1 racing: How material …
WEBSo much so that the materials used on these cars are at the very limit of what’s possible in material science today. With new designs in the works to meet the new requirements of the 2022 series, Samir Jaber, content writer at materials database Matmatch, delves into the details of what materials go into making cars that regularly travel over 320 kilometres per hour safe to drive and spectate.
'DLR': raising functionality while lowering cost and complexity
WEBDevice Level Ring (DLR) is a network technology that takes advantage of embedded-switch functionality in automation devices, such as I/O modules, PACs and, in this instance, variable-speed drives. While a network- or switch-level ring topology provides resilience to the network infrastructure, DLR technology adds device-level network resilience.
How to make hydraulic powered robotic arm from cardboard
WEB31 March 2017. This amazing ‘how to’ video provides step-by-step instructions on making your own robotic arm using everyday ingredients! If you have some free time, give it a go! Robotic arm made from cardboard (Credit: The Q/YouTube) All you need is: • Cardboard. • Eight syringes. • Old battery.