In the mil/aero industry, systems are getting more complex and the time/cost to design them getting tighter. These systems and components may be mechanical, electrical, or a combination of both. A … [Read more...] about Optimizing Air-to-Air Refueling Systems
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Li-ion Battery Temperature Trends During Charge and Discharge
Lithium chemistry batteries are replacing Sealed Lead Acid (SLA) and Nickel Metal-hydride (NiMH) types in many fixed and portable applications due to their higher energy storage density relative to … [Read more...] about Li-ion Battery Temperature Trends During Charge and Discharge
Maximize Power & Efficiency With PADS® Placement & Routing
Printed Circuit Board design is a complex process. The most time-consuming tasks are placing parts on the board and routing traces. How effectively you’re able to accomplish this will have a direct … [Read more...] about Maximize Power & Efficiency With PADS® Placement & Routing
Case Study: Impact of Vortex Generators on Wind Turbine Performance
UpWind Solutions partnered with SMART BLADE to study the design and installation of Vortex Generators (VGs) and determined the impact on Annual Energy Production (AEP), ROI, and value of installing … [Read more...] about Case Study: Impact of Vortex Generators on Wind Turbine Performance
The Bodine Electric Handbook
Complete the form below to download your copyThe Bodine Small Motor, Gearmotor and Control Handbook is intended to provide design engineers with the basic information they need to successfully and … [Read more...] about The Bodine Electric Handbook
10 New Ways To Make Wiring And Harness Design Faster And Better
Electrical design is getting more complicated—the electronics on even the “simplest” machines are sometimes beyond what the big carmakers were doing 25 years back with big engineering teams and the … [Read more...] about 10 New Ways To Make Wiring And Harness Design Faster And Better
FDM and PolyJet Technologies: Determining Which Technology is Right for Your Application
Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM), conceived and patented by Stratasys, and PolyJet inkjet printing, patented by the former Objet Ltd., are now companion products that address the needs of a wide range … [Read more...] about FDM and PolyJet Technologies: Determining Which Technology is Right for Your Application
Domestic Versus Offshore PCB Manufacturing White Paper
It had long been accepted that as products move through their life cycle towards standardization, manufacturing migrates offshore. Eventually, even leading edge products are also produced overseas … [Read more...] about Domestic Versus Offshore PCB Manufacturing White Paper
The Dangers of Aftermarket Counterfeit Battery Packs
The continuing growth of portable handheld devices has spawned a healthy selection of aftermarket battery pack suppliers. The ownership period of an individual portable device often exceeds the cycle … [Read more...] about The Dangers of Aftermarket Counterfeit Battery Packs
Beer Fridge: A Personal Journey
Mini-fridges, commonly filled with beer and the occasional moldering sandwich, have become a ubiquitous fixture in college dorm rooms and office break areas. But for some reason, they never seem to … [Read more...] about Beer Fridge: A Personal Journey