Robots play important roles in today’s workforce, designed to tackle the “4 D’s of robotization:” jobs considered dull, dirty, dangerous, and dear or expensive. However, because of the risk of physical...
Medical fiber optics are a vital medical technology used in many medical specialties. The widespread use of fiber optic technology is due to both its structure and function, making medical procedures...
Ventilators are the pneumatic devices working harder than any other to save lives during COVID-19. Nearly 20 percent of people known to have COVID-19 end up in the hospital, with...
Machine tools are more important than most of us know. They enable the economical manufacture of standardized parts for use in everything from automobiles to aircraft. Advancements in machine tool technology...
From the X Games to a weekend spent off-roading, powersports have gained traction as a popular form of entertainment both to watch and to participate in. In recent years, the...
In just over a generation, the agriculture sector has transformed almost beyond recognition. By leveraging advances in mechanization, automation, and data-driven processes, this sector, which employs less than 2% of...
A world where robots routinely mingle among humans may seem like a scene from the far future. In reality, however, robots are already affecting many facets of our lives. Robots perform...
Conveyor systems have enhanced the way manufacturers move materials at each stage of production for well over a century. Primitive 19the century conveyor belts that moved massive coal and ore...
On Tuesday, President Trump invoked the Defense Production Act, a wartime authority that allows him to direct and ramp up industry production of critical equipment to confront the spiraling coronavirus pandemic...
This is an exciting time for the oil and gas field equipment industry. Prices are stable and energy demand is increasing. The global market for oilfield services was $250 billion in...