Ametek Inc., Berwyn, Pa., has acquired Global Tubes, a leading manufacturer of high precision, small diameter metal tubing, for approximately $200 million.
Ametek acquires Global Tubes for its high-precision small-diameter tubing
Linde launches compact hydrogen generators with high natural-gas conversion rate
The Linde Group, Holly Springs, Ga., launches its Hydroprime plant line of innovative, cost effective compact hydrogen generators based on proven steam methane reforming technology.
Ipsen shaft-sealing mechanism enables placing motor outside the vacuum chamber
Ipsen, Cherry Valley, Ill., was recently awarded a U.S. patent for the development of a new shaft-sealing mechanism.
MS&T2016—Call for symposium proposals
Symposium proposals for MS&T16 are being accepted through May 31, 2015.
How a Quartz Watch Works
In this video, the “engineer guy” from the University of Illinois takes apart a cheap quartz watch and shows how the piezoelectric effect lies at the heart of its operation.