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The Importance of Corrosion Resistance in Mechanical Systems

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Corrosion is a serious issue that can have devastating effects on materials, primarily metals, due to the chemical reactions between them and their environment.

In mechanical systems, corrosion can cause a gradual loss of strength and integrity in structural components, decreased efficiency in moving parts, and at its worst, can result in complete system failure.

Left unchecked it can also lead to expensive repair costs and wasted resources. Consequently, corrosion resistance is a critical factor that must be taken into account when designing and maintaining mechanical systems to ensure their longevity and stability. Read on to learn more about corrosion and the harm it can cause to mechanical systems. [Read more…] about The Importance of Corrosion Resistance in Mechanical Systems

How to Inspect a Car Before You Buy it

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When you use an online car auction site like SCA, you may be wondering if you can inspect the auto auction vehicles before you bid on them. Because they are online auto auctions, you have the benefit of direct access to auto auctions all over the United States, but that can make inspecting the cars before buying them a challenge.

As you browse the auction site, you may notice that the salvage autos from auctions have a thumbnail photo of the car you can click that will take you to the listing description. In the descriptions, you will find a lot more information about the vehicle. [Read more…] about How to Inspect a Car Before You Buy it

Importance of Mechanical Seals in Industrial Robotics

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Technology has gone through a boon: electrical and mechanical engineering fields have seen unprecedented growth. The industry is churning out innovations never thought of before, and we are ushering into a new era of technological advancement.

One such technological advancement is Industrial Robotics. Industrial robotics refers to the production of robots to work on assembly lines. They can automate many menial jobs and increase efficiency. The market for industrial robots is growing at about 10 percent a year.

Due to their immense importance in the industry, assembly line robots must have flawless designs. Even minor problems in robot manufacturing can collapse the entire supply chain. [Read more…] about Importance of Mechanical Seals in Industrial Robotics

How to Find and Hire the Best Mechanical Engineers

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Mechanical engineers design, build, develop, and test anything that moves – in machinery or the human body (as in the case of prosthetics).

As a result, they play a huge role in many industries such as automotive, biotechnology, computer and electronics, automation, aerospace, and manufacturing.

Essentially, they take a product from start to finish, focusing on the design for aesthetics, functionality, and durability. Sometimes, mechanical engineers dabble into other fields like civil engineering, chemical engineering, industrial engineering, etc.

So, you can see that mechanical engineers are valuable when it comes to manufacturing processes. However, finding and hiring the best mechanical engineers for your organization might seem like a daunting task. [Read more…] about How to Find and Hire the Best Mechanical Engineers

Carbon Robotics unveils new farm tech that kills weeds by zapping them with a laser

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Carbon Robotics, an agricultural robotics company, today unveiled its 2022 LaserWeeder implement, an autonomous, laserweeding pull-behind robot that seamlessly attaches to the back of tractors.

The new LaserWeeder is a precise, organic, and cost-effective weed control solution for large-scale specialty row crops.

In addition to an updated build, the 2022 LaserWeeder features 30 industrial CO2 lasers, more than 3X the lasers in Carbon Robotics’ self-driving Autonomous LaserWeeder, creating an average weeding capacity of two acres per hour. [Read more…] about Carbon Robotics unveils new farm tech that kills weeds by zapping them with a laser

The Best Mechanical Engineering Design Software in 2022

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3D modeling software has become an essential tool for a lot of industries.

It is used by mechanical engineers as well as designers in various applications ranging from simulation to manufacturing.

But when it comes to choosing a good mechanical engineering design software from the list, it’s confusing. This is because there are a lot of choices available in the market for the same.

So, to ease your work, pick3Dprinter has selected some of the most trustworthy names from a long list of 3D modeling software which you rely upon when working on your mechanical engineering design. [Read more…] about The Best Mechanical Engineering Design Software in 2022

German engineering companies losing massive market share due to subtle trade barriers

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German engineering companies are losing massive market share due to trade barriers around the world, according to a new report.

Globally its most successful sector, and represented by industry association VDMA, Germany’s engineering companies say they have lost between 70 and 100 percent of export markets in some countries.

The VDMA blames “egoism” and a climate of protectionism, according to Die Welt, which notes that subtle instruments such as localization initiatives and regulations, as well as the traditional blunt ones such as tariffs and subsidies, are being used to obligate companies to avoid buying from overseas machine builders. [Read more…] about German engineering companies losing massive market share due to subtle trade barriers

Kingetics makes ‘big innovations’ in footwear-exoskeleton-robotic ambulation science

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By Dakota Grossman, writer, and Dr Steven King, managing member, Kingetics

Kingetics, a small veteran owned startup company has developed and tested new technology that has shown significant improvements in protecting our soldiers as well as improving the gait of mechanical walking systems.

Load carriage and high impact forces on the lower limbs are often cited as leading causes of musculoskeletal injuries. Injury rates during military training range from 1 per cent to 16 per cent, and up to 30 per cent in elite  infantry  units.

Data from Podiatry Arena shows that there are about 32,000 broken bones per year during military combat, costing the US Department of Defense an estimated $240,000,000 in medical expenses.
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AREVO partners with AGC on 3D printing in Japanese markets

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AREVO, the Silicon Valley company specialising in composites manufacturing through digitalization – or 3D printing, has chosen AGC as its strategic business partner in Japan.

The two companies plan to provide “manufacturing-as-a-service” for the on-demand production of ultra-strong, lightweight 3D-printed composite parts for the Japanese market.

This service is based on AREVO’s “Aqua” platform, the world’s first industrial-grade continuous fiber 3D printing system capable of printing parts of up to one meter cubic volume. [Read more…] about AREVO partners with AGC on 3D printing in Japanese markets

MIT develops thread-like robot that can slip through brain’s blood vessels

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Scientists at MIT have developed a thread-like robot that can be steered using magnets and slip through the brain’s blood vessels. 

The university’s website reports that, in the future, this “robotic thread” may be paired with existing endovascular technologies, enabling doctors to remotely guide the robot through a patient’s brain vessels to quickly treat blockages and lesions, such as those that occur in aneurysms and stroke.

Xuanhe Zhao, associate professor of mechanical engineering and of civil and environmental engineering at MIT, says: “Stroke is the number five cause of death and a leading cause of disability in the United States. [Read more…] about MIT develops thread-like robot that can slip through brain’s blood vessels