High-power welding with online seam tracking proves its mettle in the automotive industry.
Scan system teaches robots how to take aim
Technique offers fast and reliable results for arson investigators
A research group at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Gaithersburg, Md., demonstrated a new method for detecting ignitable liquids that could change the way arson fires are investigated.
Animation of Hydraulic Fracturing (fracking)
Video animation shows how Marathon Oil extracts oil and gas from shale Shale reservoirs consist of oil and/or natural gas trapped within microscopic pores in the rock layers. During the fracking process, a liquid mixture, which is generally made up of 90 percent water, 9.5 percent sand and 0.5 percent chemicals such as gels and […]
Natural-gas conveyor oven system designed to heat treat auto engine components
Davron Technologies Inc., Chattanooga, Tenn., has designed and manufactured the DTI-1140, a natural gas-heated indexing conveyor oven system that heat treats engine components for a Tier 1 automotive supplier.
Timken announces date for spinoff of its steel business as independent company
The Timken Co., Canton, Ohio, announces record and distribution dates for the spinoff of its steel business, which will be effected through the distribution of 100% of the common shares of TimkenSteel Corp. to holders of Timken Company common shares.