controlSUITE Overview: Real-world software for real-time control
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controlSUITE Overview: Real-world software for real-time control
controlSUITE is a comprehensive and intuitive software suite designed to minimize software development time. - Jan 27, 2010
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Microcontroller Lock Hardware Protects Bill's Sock Drawer
William Grill doesn't like people messing up his sock drawer, so he added an electronic lock that requires a user-defined sequence of key codes from three pushbuttons. - Jan 27, 2010
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Pinewood Derby Police Car in Action
Watch this video to see a pinewood derby car in action, complete with flashing lights and siren! - Jan 20, 2010
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AUP - TI's Newest Little Logic Family
Learn about the key features of AUP - TI's Newest Little Logic Family which is offered in the smallest uQFN and Nanostar packages. - Jan 13, 2010
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Automotive: Buck-boost Converters Handle Cold Cranking
From cold crank to load dump, buck-boost converters provide stable, steady supply voltages within the auto battery voltage range. - Jan 7, 2010
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EZ-IO Being Inserted into a Humerus
Watch an actual demonstration of the EZ-IO being inserted into the humerus. - Jan 4, 2010
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Fluids Reach a Heart using the EZ-IO
This fluoroscopy video demonstrates in real time fluids reaching the heart using the EZ-IO inserted into the humerus bone. - Jan 4, 2010
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EZ-IO Bone Penetration
Watch a demonstration of the power and ease with which the EZ-IO can penetrate bones as fragile as an egg. - Jan 4, 2010
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IV Being Fused into a Tibia
Watch this video of an IV being fused into a tibia. - Jan 4, 2010
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EZ-IO at Work
Watch this animated video of the EZ-IO at work. - Jan 4, 2010
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New ARM® Processor-based Solutions for the Industrial Market
Addressing the control, communication and connectivity requirements of many industrial applications, TI has broadened its portfolio of ARM® processor-based solutions: new high-performance Sitara™ family of Cortex A8 and ARM9 microprocessors and more. - Dec 8, 2009
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Introducing the eZ430-Chronos Wireless Watch Development Tool
eZ430-Chronos is a highly integrated, wearable wireless development system for the CC430 in a sports watch - a reference platform for watch systems, a display for personal area networks, or a wireless sensor node for remote data collection. - Dec 2, 2009
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Retractable Icicle Lights
Ed's invention brought peace to his holiday season. The design involves a few brackets, a motor, two microswitches, conduit, and a few other odds and ends. - Dec 2, 2009
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Accent Lighting Sets the Mood in Crown Molding
The major circuit uses a microcontroller and LED drivers located in a closet, and a small circuit board at each room corner to connect to red-green-blue LEDs. - Nov 23, 2009
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Protecting High Speed I/Os from ESD
Watch this video to find out how to protect high-speed I/Os from ESD. - Nov 19, 2009
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Ultra-low Power MCU Solutions for Low-Power Applications
Ultra-low power MCU solutions for low-power applications - Nov 19, 2009
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ULP versus XLP Low Power Challenge
ULP versus XLP low-power challenge - Nov 19, 2009
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Do Bio-Mechanics Hold the Key to Micro-Robot Flight?
High-speed photography and computational fluid dynamics may allow engineers to emulate nature in flying micro-robots. - Nov 18, 2009
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Tesla Turbine Pencil Sharpener in Action
Rick Crammond found a way to improve the Tesla turbine design and give it an update that can sharpen pencils at 2,200 rpm. - Nov 13, 2009
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Voltage Regulation in Automotive
How to maintain a continuous V to critical subsystems during cold-crank, start-stop, load-dump or weak car battery conditions for automotive electronics systems. - Oct 29, 2009
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Automotive: Buck-boost converters handle cold cranking
From cold crank to load dump, buck-boost converters provide stable, steady supply voltages within the auto battery voltage range. - Oct 22, 2009
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Real-Time Design Iteration with Autodesk Inventor
Rob Cohen walks through designing a roof with real-time design iteration in Autodesk Inventor. - Oct 13, 2009
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Real-Time Design Iteration with Autodesk Inventor
Rob Cohen walks through designing a roof with real-time design iteration in Autodesk Inventor. - Oct 13, 2009
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Billy Bass in Action
This Big Mouth Billy Bass uses an ARM-powered brain transplant to dance and sing. - Oct 12, 2009
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Billy Bass in Action
This Big Mouth Billy Bass uses an ARM-powered brain transplant to dance and sing. - Oct 12, 2009
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MSP430’s Low-Power Consumption is Unrivaled in the Universe
As the world’s lowest power MCU, the MSP430 was designed from the ground up with low power in mind. We’ve woven low power into every aspect of the architecture, the peripherals, and our tool chain. - Oct 4, 2009
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Taking Energy Efficiency to the Next Level
This video discusses how the TMS320F2802x/F2803x Piccolo™ microcontrollers take energy efficiency to the next level by raising the level of integration while simultaneously reducing both the chip and system bill-of-materials (BOM) cost. - Oct 4, 2009
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DryLin W Linear Guides with Manually Adjustable Clearance
DryLin W Adjustable features a manually adjustable clearance, thanks to a new ‘turn-to-fit’ hand clamp. Customers can decide for themselves whether the standard clearance is acceptable or if the unit needs to be pre-tensioned. - Oct 2, 2009
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Energy Chain Cable Carrier Solutions for Cranes
Watch and learn how igus’ plastic Energy Chain cable carriers are used on cranes. - Oct 2, 2009
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Step-by-Step Slewing Ring Assembly
Watch step-by-step as an igus® slewing ring bearing is assembled. - Oct 2, 2009
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Spooky Tesla Spirit Radio
This spooky sound generator uses a simple crystal radio circuit connected to a PC’s sound-in jack, Tesla-inspired plug-in antenna, and DSP software to control the gain and pitch of the circuit to create some great, real-time sound effects! - Sep 28, 2009
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Microchip’s ESC Boston Training
Due to overwhelming demand for Microchip’s in-booth training courses at this week’s Embedded Systems Conference in Boston, Microchip had to move the classes to a larger room outside of the show floor. - Sep 25, 2009
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Microchip’s ESC Boston Training Classes
Due to overwhelming demand for Microchip’s in-booth training courses at this week’s Embedded Systems Conference in Boston, Microchip had to move the classes to a larger room outside of the show floor. - Sep 25, 2009
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Pitch Alert System in Action
To improve his performance at bat, Nathan Loden created this pitch alert system by attaching an IR LED and sensor to the ball feed mechanism. - Sep 14, 2009
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How To Read A Standard Logic Datasheet
Watch this tutorial video for tips on how to read a standard logic datasheet. - Aug 19, 2009
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Perfect Wake-up Machine Hits All Five Senses
Watch how to set up this alarm clock that clicks on your favorite music, vibrates your pillow, removes your sheets and makes your coffee. - Aug 17, 2009
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Smart Alarm Clock in Action
This alarm uses a keypad and six LEDs to indicate depressed buttons or command functions that determine the sensory mix to wake you up and ease you into your day. - Aug 17, 2009
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A Barometer That Measures Your Height
Here’s a weather instrument – the Dodecahedral Barometer – that can actually determine how tall you are by reading the barometric pressure between your head and your feet. - Jul 31, 2009
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Robotic Hand Teaches Sign Language and ‘Rocks on'
Watch this robotic hand teach sign language, including the international sign for “rock on.” - Jul 13, 2009
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Clocks: EMI Reduction
Here are some ways to reduce EMI, the undesirable electrical magnetic field, also referred to as cross talk. - Jul 8, 2009
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igus Drylin Linear Systems
Watch this video for a demonstration and simulation of igus Drylin Linear Systems. - Jul 1, 2009
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igus E-ChainSystems for Machine Tools
igus E-ChainSystems are guided safely with Aluminum SuperTrough. Watch this video for a complete breakdown of features. - Jul 1, 2009
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Chainflex Design in Action
Watch this video to see how hi-flex cable carriers stack up to igus Chainflex design. - Jul 1, 2009
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TPD8S009 ESD Protection Solution for High-Speed Interfaces
TI’s standalone ESD devices provide space-saving and cost-effective solutions to protect the system interconnects from external ESD strikes. - Jul 1, 2009
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TXS0206 Voltage Level Translator
Watch a breakdown of the TXS0206, the industry’s most area-efficient SD/MMC level shifter. - Jul 1, 2009
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Tesla Turbine Creates Liquid Electricity
Use water pressure to generate electricity with this Tesla turbine. - Jun 1, 2009
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Searching Security Robot
This security robot roams about and sounds its alarm if it detects moving objects. - May 18, 2009
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Electric Mountainboard in Action
This skateboard operates on an electric motor and handheld device for controls. - May 10, 2009
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infraLED Zeppelin Takes Flight
This blimp is designed to work in both autonomous and remote-control modes, responding to either a transmitter's directional commands or infrared (IR) beacon. - Apr 26, 2009
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infraLED Zeppelin Takes Flight
This blimp is designed to work in both autonomous and remote-control modes, responding to either a transmitter's directional commands or infrared (IR) beacon. - Apr 26, 2009
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Festo's Robotic Penguins Fly and Swim
These seaworthy penguins sport wings of spring steel embedded in an elastic matrix of silicon, producing a sleek profile and the ability to twist to the most efficient pitch angle with each stroke. - Apr 20, 2009
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Fairloc: The Integral Fastener
The Fairloc fastening device is a compact and self-contained fastening system for applications where available space or access is limited. - Apr 20, 2009
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iglide Polymer Bearings in Action
Watch a simulation of igus iglide polymer bearings in action. - Apr 13, 2009
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iglide Polymer Bearings in Action
Watch a simulation of igus iglide polymer bearings in action. - Apr 13, 2009
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Triflex R 3D E-Chain System
This video gives a rundown of the basic benefits of Triflex R Energy Chains for six-axis robots. - Apr 13, 2009
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Triflex R 3D E-Chain System
This video gives a rundown of the basic benefits of Triflex R Energy Chains for six-axis robots. - Apr 13, 2009
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iglide Production Process
This video profiles the iglide production process. - Apr 13, 2009
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Boost Blender in Action
This Tesla blender achieves accelerated performance by combining water and air pressure simultaneously to the turbine nozzle. - Apr 1, 2009
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Blue Light Special in Action
This blue light special draws attention to trade show booths for a mere $15, using a controller, LEDs and a pickle jar. - Mar 15, 2009
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Pulse Jet with Cyclonic Valve
Gadget Freak John Tindall came up with a cyclonic-valve radial design for a pulse jet with smoother airflow. He proved the concept with plastic and aluminum valves – but the gadget backfired and blew up. Next step, a steel model. - Mar 8, 2009
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Delphi Corp.’s Dual-View Screen
Delphi’s dual-view screen plus Mobile DTV capability for receiving local broadcast content allows only front seat passengers to view entertainment while the driver observes drive-related navigation, communication and command functions. - Mar 5, 2009
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HUGHES Telematics’ Vehicle Demo
With 10 MHz bandwidth, Hughes Telematics’ vehicle demo receives four channels simultaneously showing the capability of a high bandwidth communication channel. - Mar 5, 2009
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HUGHES Telematics Using Widgets
In a demo at CES, Hughes Telematics showed how widgets designed specifically for the vehicle could provide connectivity and enhance the driving experience. - Mar 5, 2009
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RFID Key in Action
NXP engineers modified an existing BMW key to include RFID hardware to allow the key to become a smart card-like product. - Mar 5, 2009
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RFID Connectivity between Car Key and Mobile Phone
Using RFID connectivity between the car key and a modified mobile phone, the driver can even verify if the doors were locked, find out how much gas is left, the estimated driving range and lights’ status. - Mar 5, 2009
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Hamster Generates Electrical Current
Georgia Tech recently fitted a hamster with a four-nanogenerator jacket, and the hamster-powered device generated 0.5 nanoamps (nA) of current. - Feb 25, 2009
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Nanogenerator Sheet in Action
A sheet containing tens of thousands of the nanogenerators could fit beneath a Blackberry's touch screen, enabling the handheld device to draw power from a user who taps a finger against it. - Feb 25, 2009
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Dimension uPrint Personal 3D Printer
The uPrint Personal 3D Printer builds durable ABSplus™ models for visualization, collaboration, functional testing and planning. - Feb 17, 2009
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Workbench Magnifier in Action
William Grill created a gadget for gadget prototyping — a monitor that can display his work at 12-times scale on his PC. - Feb 15, 2009
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Fuel Blender in Action
This custom-machined top fuel blender, built from junk parts, kicks even the most mundane cocktails into overdrive. - Feb 11, 2009
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STM Robotic Vision System
At the 2009 Consumer Electronics Show, STM demonstrated a robotic vision system based on its VS6724, a 2-megapixel single-chip camera module and the STR912FA ARM based 32-bit microcontroller. - Feb 11, 2009
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Nucor Refines Steel Recycling Using NI Hardware and Software
Using hardware and software from National Instruments, Nucor developed a variety of automation systems that have greatly reduced the amount of electricity used and eliminated potential safety issues at its Marion, Ohio facility. - Jan 25, 2009
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Controlling the World’s Largest Machine
To control the world’s largest machine, the Large Hadron Collider, CERN engineers chose programmable automation controllers (PACs) based on NI LabVIEW and implemented a critical control system that synchronously positions more than 500 motion axes. - Jan 25, 2009
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Controlling the World’s Largest Machine
To control the world’s largest machine, the Large Hadron Collider, CERN engineers chose programmable automation controllers (PACs) based on NI LabVIEW and implemented a critical control system that synchronously positions more than 500 motion axes. - Jan 25, 2009
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NI Technology Is Used on the 1,200 km Ormen Lange Pipeline
With the LabVIEW Embedded Module for Blackfin Processors, one engineer was able to reduce development time by generating more than 50,000 lines of C code from the LabVIEW graphical environment in less than 12 months. - Jan 25, 2009
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Nucor Refines Steel Recycling Using NI Hardware and Software
Using hardware and software from National Instruments, Nucor developed a variety of automation systems that have greatly reduced the amount of electricity used and eliminated potential safety issues at its Marion, Ohio facility. - Jan 25, 2009
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A Spiffy Face-Lift for An Old-Time Toy
Luis Fernando Espinal Ceballos gave his old slot track racing set a modern twist by replacing the battery with a PC power supply. - Jan 4, 2009
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Ballscrews for HSC Machines
Steinmeyer's Series 34xx and 35xx screws feature multiple threads and a nut especially designed for high-speed machines. - Dec 4, 2008
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A Better Belt Drive
A new linear actuator from Bell-Everman takes belt drive performance into linear motor territory. - Dec 4, 2008
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Wear on Ballscrews
Steinmeyer combination wipers provide protection from contamination. - Dec 4, 2008
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Roboticist's Beer-Launching Fridge on Letterman
Finally, robotics being used for the benefit of mankind. On The David Letterman Show this roboticist explains and demonstrates his beer-launching refrigerator. And people called him lazy. - Dec 2, 2008
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This Gadget Gets the Children up!
Jeremy Willden's souped-up Voice-over-Internet Protocol system is a handy device for getting his slow-poke children out of bed and out the door. - Nov 16, 2008
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smart USA Demonstrates Hybrid Alternative
Ken Kettenbeil, director of communications for smart USA, says the first fortwo sale in the U.S. occurred in January and approximately 20,000 vehicles have been sold since then. - Nov 9, 2008
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Escape Plug-In Will Use 'Blended' Hybrid Approach
Greg Frenette, zero-emission vehicle programs chief engineer for Ford, says the Ford Escape plug-in hybrid will use a vastly different power approach than that of GM's highly-publicized Chevy Volt. - Nov 9, 2008
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Brett Hinds on Ford's EcoBoost Engine Technology
Ford Motor Co. said it will bring its EcoBoost engine technology to mid-level vehicles as a way of boosting fuel efficiency in a wider variety of its products. - Nov 9, 2008
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Electric DeLorean Goes Back to the Future
Delman, a physician educated as an electrical engineer, worked with another member of the association, Tom Nieland, to convert the DeLorean to an electric car. - Nov 9, 2008
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David Champion for Consumer Reports
General Motors, Ford, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Nissan, Honda and Smart USA teamed up with engineers from Consumer Reports recently to demonstrate next-generation automotive powertrains at the "Future of the Car" event. - Nov 9, 2008
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Introducing the New G3 Fieldbus
The G3 is the next-generation electronic platform that allows you easy access to connections. It includes a graphic display for configuration and diagnostics and easy robust connections and is highly distributable. - Nov 4, 2008
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Electronic Train Management System in Action
ETMS is a pilot program that integrates new technology with existing train control and operating systems to provide a safety overlay. - Oct 20, 2008
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Syncing Music and Fireworks
Deane Williams' PC synchronizes fireworks with music. - Oct 19, 2008
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Advanced AC Drives Coming Soon
Yaskawa is poised to bring its matrix converter technology to the North America for the first time. - Oct 8, 2008
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BigBelly Takes A Bite out of Trash
Operating solely off of solar energy, the Big Belly trash compactor holds up to five times the volume of ordinary trash receptacles. - Oct 7, 2008
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Obama Representative Jason Grumet in Energy Debate
Energy representatives for presidential candidates John McCain and Barack Obama met at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology to debate their candidates’ policies on energy supply, security and alternative fuels. - Oct 6, 2008
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McCain Representative R. James Woolsey in Energy Debate
Energy advisors for presidential candidates John McCain and Barack Obama met at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Boston, MA to debate their candidates’ energy policies on issues including supply, security and alternative fuels. - Oct 6, 2008
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Gadget Keeps Suspension Even
James Kinney found a way to take the pressure off the back end of a tow truck that's carrying a heavy load. - Oct 5, 2008
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New Compensation Method Improves Machine Tool Accuracy
Siemens Energy & Automation has developed a new volumetric compensation system that battles the thermal and geometric errors that can plague even the best machine tools. - Oct 5, 2008
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New Compensation Method Improves Machine Tool Accuracy
Siemens Energy & Automation has developed a new volumetric compensation system that battles the thermal and geometric errors that can plague even the best machine tools. - Oct 5, 2008
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Guard-free Robotics at the Assembly Technology Expo
You don't usually see robots running in the middle of a trade-show floor without some sort of physical guarding to protect the innocent passerby from a robotic beat down. Pilz's "Safety Eye" system creates a protective barrier around the robot. - Sep 24, 2008
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Bosch-Rexroth TSsolar Conveyor in Action
The Assembly Technology Expo highlighted some of the drive and control advances in conveyors used for solar, medical and other delicate manufacturing processes. - Sep 24, 2008
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Talk to Your Gadgets Remotely
Alvaro Mautone's cell phone gadget allows you to control appliances and alarms from up to 500m away. - Sep 21, 2008
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Thinking Beyond the Automobile
Tom Watson, vice president of light vehicle systems at ArvinMeritor and former lead engineer of the Ford Hybrid Escape rides the mechatronic EasyGlider, an electric scooter that reportedly weighs and costs less than the Segway. - Sep 11, 2008
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Thinking Beyond the Automobile
Tom Watson, vice president of light vehicle systems at ArvinMeritor and former lead engineer of the Ford Hybrid Escape rides the mechatronic EasyGlider, an electric scooter that reportedly weighs and costs less than the Segway. - Sep 11, 2008
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Next Engine Reverse Engineers Model Ferrari at IMTS
In its demo at the IMTS show, Next Engine used its scanner and the software to reverse engineer a model of a Ferrari – a toy really. - Sep 10, 2008
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Next Engine Reverse Engineers Model Ferrari at IMTS
In its demo at the IMTS show, Next Engine used its scanner and the software to reverse engineer a model of a Ferrari – a toy really. - Sep 10, 2008
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Fanuc Robots' Powerful IMTS 2008 Debut
On display at IMTS 2008, Fanuc Robots' powerful M-2000iA/900L offers a 900-kg payload. And it pairs that payload capacity with a wrist that appears super strong as well. - Sep 9, 2008
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IO Solutions for Temperature Monitoring
The SNAP PAC system has a full line of multi-channel analog input modules that connect seamlessly to the most common temperature measurement sensors, including thermocouples, ICTDs and RTDs. - Sep 4, 2008
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Automated Laundry Chute Override Function
Watch this video to see the override function in action on this quick-touch automated laundry chute. - Aug 31, 2008
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Quick-Touch Automated Laundry Chute
Jitendra Tailor's laundry chute will save you from lugging a basket of dirty clothes to the basement. - Aug 31, 2008
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Motor Pulling Automated Laundry Chute
A motor pulls this automated laundry chute to save you from lugging a basket of dirty clothes to the basement. Watch it in action! - Aug 31, 2008
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Gadget Freak Case 125: Laundry Chute Lid Reverse
Watch this automated laundry chute in action to see the laundry chute lid reverse switch operation. - Aug 31, 2008
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Staubli’s Robot for Solar Panel Automation
Staubli’s new heavy payload robot TX200PV is expected to help automate solar manufacturing applications. It was first unveiled (as seen in this video) at the Germany’s Automatica show in June. - Aug 26, 2008
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Jukebox Hero Plays Your Mood
Zach Glueckert's Jukebox Hero operates in mood mode, using sensors to identify the environment before choosing which song to play. - Jul 13, 2008
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Chevy Equinox FCV Power Plant
GM Engineer Chris Colquitt discusses the Chevy hydrogen fuel cell Equinox SUV. - Jul 13, 2008
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Chevy Equinox FCV Fuel and Storage System
GM Engineer Chris Colquitt explains how hydrogen is stored and transported to the fuel cell stack. - Jul 13, 2008
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Chevy FCV at the (Noisy) Hydrogen Fuel Pump
Fueling the hydrogen-powered Chevy Equinox is a bit more involved than stopping at the gas pump, but not much. - Jul 13, 2008
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Starting and Driving the Chevy FCV
Design News' Editor-in-Chief John Dodge takes the Chevy Equinox FCV for a spin. - Jul 13, 2008
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Shell Hydrogen’s Electrolyser in White Plains, NY
GM’s Chris Colquitt explains the electrolyser and then Design News' EIC John Dodge and Web Editor Regina Lynch take the Chevy Equinox FCV for a spin. - Jul 13, 2008
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Chevy Equinox FCV: A Walk-Around
Design News' Editor-in-Chief John Dodge and Web Editor Regina Lynch go over the hydrogen-powered Chevy Equinox FCV’s exterior. - Jul 13, 2008
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Industrial Robot Plays Air Hockey
An industrial robot at the Freescale Technology Forum used a 32-bit processor to control a robot that plays air hockey. See the technology behind the robot and watch it in action. - Jun 25, 2008
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Robotics in Action at Expo 2008
Watch this robot in action at the Robotics Expo 2008. - Jun 24, 2008
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Arm Robot in Action
Watch this arm robot display its full motion capabilities at the Robotics Expo. - Jun 24, 2008
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Cutting Pumpkins the Tesla Way
Rick Crammond creates turbine power from his kitchen sink to drive a skill saw blade for easy jack-o'-lantern carving. - Jun 22, 2008
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Animatronic Mr. Potato Head Carnival Barker
Learn about the obstacles that had to be overcome by Disney's Imagineers while building an animatronic Mr. Potato Head for Toy Story Midway Mania. - Jun 20, 2008
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The Making of Toy Story Midway Mania
Watch this time-lapse footage for a look at what went into constructing Toy Story Midway Mania, Disney's new interactive gaming experience attraction. - Jun 19, 2008
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Midway Mania's Interactive Gaming Joyride
Take an inside look at the interactive gaming experience that is Disney's Toy Story Midway Mania. - Jun 19, 2008
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Phantom Feelings with DARPA’s Prosthetics
When movement is initiated with a prosthetic, demonstrator Claudia Mitchell’s phantom feeling doesn’t completely match the actual motion. - Jun 16, 2008
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High-Dexterity Prosthetic Sensations
DARPA demonstrates its high dexterity robotics on spokespersons Claudia Mitchell and Jesse Sullivan. They describe the phantom sensations and resistance related to prosthetic movement. - Jun 16, 2008
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Prosthetic Gestures
DARPA’s prosthetics demonstrator Claudia Mitchell explains how her prosthesis behaves as she subconsciously moves her other arm, while she is speaking. - Jun 16, 2008
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DARPA’s Prosthetics in Action
Prosthesis demonstrators Jesse Sullivan and Claudia Mitchell demonstrate various prosthetic movement, including high fives and handing objects from hand to hand. - Jun 16, 2008
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Training and Learning with DARPA’s High Dexterity Robotics
DARPA explains its process behind training patients and guiding them in training their own prosthetics over time. - Jun 16, 2008
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Playing the Building
David Byrne’s newest musical installation uses pneumatic and electric actuators to transform a New York City ferry terminal into an enormous musical instrument. - Jun 16, 2008
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SwarmBots in Action at Sensors Expo
Watch this dramatic demonstration to see how SwarmBots use the sensing capability of cockroaches and group behavior of ants and bees to accomplish tasks. - Jun 11, 2008
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Vehicle Self-Navigation, Interaction Becomes A Reality
DARPA explains how electronic driver-assist technologies have gone to the next level, with autonomous navigation and interaction featured in the DARPA Urban Challenge. - Jun 5, 2008
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Vehicle-to-Vehicle Communication
With V-to-V communication, vehicles can pass constant stream of information between one another that tells their exact location and speed relative to one another. - Jun 5, 2008
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Fujitsu’s Multiple In-Car Video Streams
Fujitsu demonstrates multiple in-car video streams on IEEE 1394 at the Telematics Update conference. - Jun 5, 2008
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Using a Mobile Phone with Ford Sync
At the Telematics Update conference, Microsoft demonstrates using a mobile phone on Ford Sync. - Jun 5, 2008
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Vehicle Self-Navigation, Interaction Becomes A Reality
DARPA explains how electronic driver-assist technologies have gone to the next level, with autonomous navigation and interaction featured in the DARPA Urban Challenge. - Jun 5, 2008
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Using a Mobile Phone with Ford Sync
At the Telematics Update conference, Microsoft demonstrates using a mobile phone on Ford Sync. - Jun 5, 2008
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Vehicle-to-Vehicle Communication
With V-to-V communication, vehicles can pass constant stream of information between one another that tells their exact location and speed relative to one another. - Jun 5, 2008
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Fujitsu’s Multiple In-Car Video Streams
Fujitsu demonstrates multiple in-car video streams on IEEE 1394 at the Telematics Update conference. - Jun 5, 2008
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Microsoft’s Ford Sync Media Library
Watch this demonstration of Microsoft’s media library on Ford Sync, performed at the Telematics update 2008. - Jun 5, 2008
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Microsoft’s Ford Sync Media Library
Watch this demonstration of Microsoft’s media library on Ford Sync, performed at the Telematics update 2008. - Jun 5, 2008
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Robot Vehicle Can Read Terrain and Adjust
Watch this versatile robot as it maneuvers around obstacles. It's every kid's dream. - Jun 1, 2008
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Super-Powered Salad Spinner
Say goodbye to your ordinary salad spinner. Rick Crammond's will have your greens dry as a bone faster than you can say cucumber. - May 11, 2008
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Phoenix EDL Animation
This animation visualizes entry, descent and landing of the Phoenix Mars Lander in May 2008. - May 7, 2008
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Robotic Arm Camera (RAC)
Another RAC animation showing the camera's focus cycling from the closest step to the farthest step. - May 7, 2008
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MARDI Descent Imaging Scenario
This time-lapse animation shows what the final descent may look like from MARDI's perspective. - May 7, 2008
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Mars: The Search for Water, the Search for Life
This clip looks at images of Mars and compares them to similar features found on Earth and addresses possible consequences of finding liquid water on Mars. - May 7, 2008
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Robot Paints VW at Hannover Fair
Watch this robot in action painting the shell of a VW car. - Apr 27, 2008
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Arm Robot Shows off Fluidic Muscles
Festo shows off an articulated arm robot whose movements derive from 12 of the company’s “fluidic muscle” actuators. - Apr 24, 2008
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Yaskawa Robots Perform Percussion at Hannover Fair
Watch these Yaskawa robots as they display their robotic percussion capabilities at the Hannover Fair in Germany. - Apr 24, 2008
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The World's Strongest Robot at Hannover Fair
KUKA's world's strongest six-axis robot Titan is put to work hoisting an entire car body while a second synchronized robot performed wheel assembly tasks. - Apr 23, 2008
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Robotic Jellyfish Swim at Hannover Fair
They may look whimsical, but the waterborne AquaJelly makes use of mechatronic design practices, control strategies and actuation methods that could have serious engineering implications. - Apr 21, 2008
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Zero Motorcycles’ Zero X Dirt Bike in Action
Quietly sleuthing through the woods, Zero Motorcycles’ new Zero X dirt bike is powered by an electric motor and lithium-ion battery. - Apr 17, 2008
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Bosch Rexroth Hybrid Power Hydrostatic Regenerative Braking
Watch this video to see Bosch Rexroth's Hybrid Power Hydrostatic Regenerative Braking system in action. - Apr 7, 2008
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Inner Workings of Chevy Volt
The Chevy Volt’s drive motor is mounted transversely between the front wheels, while its lithium-ion battery pack sits in a tunnel between the passenger seats. - Apr 3, 2008
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Cutting Energy Costs
PPDC engineer Greg Tremblay uses inductive heat to cut energy consumed by an injection molding machine. - Mar 27, 2008
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Reducing Blu-ray Disk Failures
PPDC Engineer Greg Harley is testing a new coating that promises to reduce Blu-ray disc failures. - Mar 27, 2008
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Spinning Ultem
Ultem resin can be spun into fiber that has many uses. - Mar 27, 2008
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Scoring Air Bags Panels
Manager Tom Dunton explains the role of the PPDC. Then Operations Leader Vincent Lanning shows how air bag housing is tested. - Mar 27, 2008
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The Tear Down Lab
PPDC Engineer Paul Siebert explains the role of The Tear Down center and then Andy Poslinski talks about the movement toward sustainable plastic. - Mar 27, 2008
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One Giant Machine
PPDC Manager Tom Dunton describes the biggest injection molding machine at the PPDC, a rarely-used four-story 5,500-ton Kraus Maffei unit. - Mar 27, 2008
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Jumbo Thermoforming
PPDC Engineer Dan Sowle shows how large panels for railroad passenger cars and passenger jetliners can be made from the thermoforming process. - Mar 27, 2008
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Mimicking Metal
PPDC Operations Leader Vincent Lanning shows how plastic can feel just like metal. - Mar 27, 2008
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An Aesthetic Look
PPDC Operations Leader Vincent Lanning shows how a process gives parts made from filled plastic resin an aesthetic look. - Mar 27, 2008
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Need A Lift?
Sabic’s PPDC has about a dozen overhead cranes for moving around machines and molds weighing up to 35 tons. One crane has a 350-ton capacity. - Mar 27, 2008
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NeuroArm Surgical Robot Operates with Guidance from MRI
Nanomotion¿s piezoelectric motion components go into medical devices in close proximity to magnetically sensitive imaging systems. The latest example is the NeuroArm, a surgical robot that operates with real-time guidance from an MRI machine. - Mar 4, 2008
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Lab Tests Show Knee Brace Power Generation
When in the generative braking energy harvesting mode, this knee brace isprogrammed to only engage toward the end of the leg¿s swing phase to produce electricity. Subjects wear masks to measure the metabolic energy expended during the test. - Feb 14, 2008
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Continuous Power Generation from Knee Brace
When in continuous generation energy harvesting mode, the knee-brace generator generates electricity whenever the knee is extended regardless of whether the knee is accelerating or decelerating. - Feb 14, 2008
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NASA Tests Swimsuit in Low-Speed Wind Tunnel
NASA Langley has tested more than 60 "tubes" of swimsuit fabric in its low-speed wind tunnel since 2005. Wind tunnel tests produce information about drag that can be directly related to water tests. - Feb 13, 2008
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Welland Canal's Old Winch System in Action
History recorded! Here we see the old winch system that operates the north gates on Lock 3 as a bulk carrier heads west toward Lake Erie. We see the gates in action using this drive, which has about another 45 days to go after 75 years of use. - Feb 11, 2008
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Old Taintor Valve Drives in Action at the Welland Canal
Here we get close-ups of the old Taintor valve drives, which includes motors, gears, racks and pions and counterweights with the loud rush of leaking valves in the background. It's history recorded! - Feb 11, 2008
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Lock 7 Control Room, Power Units at the Welland Canal
A ship carrying wind turbine blades heads toward Lake Ontario. We take a glimpse at the Lock 7 control room and a below-ground Taintor valve power unit. The video ends at Lock 3, showing a one-of-a-kind Taintor valve and gate mechanism. - Feb 11, 2008
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Ships Entering Locks at the Welland Canal
A ship enters Lock 4 as we view another ship way up in Lock 7. Seaway Engineer Iqbal Biln explains how the locks work and we see a ship arrestor in action and lock gates closing. - Feb 11, 2008
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Welland Canal Gates in Action
Continuing to shoot from the twinned flight locks' center pier, we see a cylinder in action as it opens a gate. Then a tug pulling a barge pulls into Lock 5 in the westbound lane heading toward Lake Erie. - Feb 11, 2008
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Power Units, Taintor Valves at the Welland Canal
This video shows the power unit in a room on the center pier on Lock 5. Also shown are the Taintor valves through the gate floor. - Feb 11, 2008
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The Welland Canal: Driving to St. Catharines
A day at the Welland Canal starts driving over to the Seaway offices in St. Catharines. A bulk carrier passes under a drawbridge. Then we see gates opening as a ship exits Lock 5. - Feb 11, 2008
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History Recorded: Welland Canal Taintor Drives, Gate Winch
Here we see the old Taintor drives and gate winch in action. The racks go up. The counterweight comes down. Gears rotate and the valves open to refill Lock 3 from the reach separating it from Lock 2. - Feb 11, 2008
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Low-Power, Durable XO Laptop is at Greener Gadgets Show
Mary Lou Jepsen shows off features of the XO laptop from One Laptop Per Child at this year's Greener Gadgets Conference and discusses her new hardware company, Pixel Qi. - Feb 5, 2008
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HYmini Generates, Stores Energy for Mobile Devices
Arthur Huang, talks about the HYmini portable wind and solar power generator and shows off how the device works during the Greener Gadgets conference. - Feb 5, 2008
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M2E Power Harnesses Kinetic Energy for Mobile Devices
Reagan Warner-Rowe from M2E Power discusses how the company¿s kinetic batteries work and shows of the battery prototypes after her panel discussion at the Greener Gadgets conference. - Feb 5, 2008
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Superbowl Stadium Retractable Field a Motion Control Marvel
The Cardinals Stadium's football field is really a grass-covered suspended floor created from 18-inch steel beams and supported by more than 500 wheels that ride on a system of steel guide rails. - Jan 31, 2008
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The EFAB Micromanufacturing Process
Watch Microfabrica's illustrated walkthrough of the EFAB micromanufacturing process, from depositing sacrificial material and structural metal to fabrication. - Jan 30, 2008
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Ford Exec on the Verve Euro hatchback
Watch this exclusive interview with Ford's Chief Creative Officer and GVP J Mays on the company¿s new world car for ¿Millenials,¿ the Verve Euro hatchback. - Jan 17, 2008
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Video Tour of Ford Verve
This video tour of Ford's Verve Euro hatchback takes us through the ins and outs of this new-world car for "millenials." - Jan 17, 2008
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Volvo Scientist on Plug-in Hybrid
Volvo's top scientist Ichiro Sugioka discusses Volvo's plug-in hybrid concept car and what the Volvo brand stands for. - Jan 17, 2008
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Rolls Royce Phantom: THE Luxury Vehicle
Would you pay $427,000 for a Rolls Phantom? If not, at least take the video tour. - Jan 17, 2008
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Hyundai¿s Genesis Luxury Car
A tour of and talk about Hyundai¿s Genesis full-size luxury car - Jan 17, 2008
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VW President on Passat CC
VW President Hans-Jorg Hungerland talks about the company¿s new Passat CC luxury car. - Jan 17, 2008
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Mercedes' Dr. Z on Fuel Economy
Watch this exclusive interview with Mercedes' CEO Dieter Zetsche, aka Dr. Z, on the fuel economy of the new compact GLK SUV. - Jan 17, 2008
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Cadillac Provoq Hydrogen Plug-in Concept Car
Take a video tour of Cadillac's new hydrogen plug-in concept car, the Provoq. - Jan 17, 2008
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Honda's New Pilot, Clarity
Take a tour of Honda's 2009 Pilot and new Clarity hydrogen fuel cell vehicle. - Jan 17, 2008
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Interview with GM CEO Rick Wagoner
GM Chairman and CEO Rick Wagoner talks about increasing emphasis in V-6 engines over V-8s. Footage taken by DN Editor-in-Chief John Dodge at the 2008 Detroit Auto Show. - Jan 17, 2008
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How Smart is the Smart Fortwo?
How smart is the Smart Fortwo? Take a video tour and find out. - Jan 17, 2008
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Tour of Audi R8 Concept Car
Take a video tour of Audi's R8 concept mid-engine sports car with a V-12 diesel. - Jan 17, 2008
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Four-point bending test with ECC
This video shows a four-point bending test with ECC. The speed of the movie shown for ECC is 50 times that of its actual speed. - Nov 4, 2007
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Electric WheelTug System Moves Planes on Ground
Watch a demonstration of an all-electric drive system based on a high-torque-density induction motor that may soon help aircraft taxi down the runway. - Oct 25, 2007
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Cisco Demonstrates Telepresence
TelePresence¿s engineering team demonstrates the teleconferencing system to DN Editor-in-Chief John Dodge. - Oct 21, 2007
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Tom Cogan is DN's 2007 Engineer of the Year
Watch Boeing's 787 Dreamliner's chief project engineer accept DN's 2007 Engineer of the Year award. - Sep 23, 2007
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Tom Cogan is DN's 2007 Engineer of the Year
Watch Boeing's 787 Dreamliner's chief project engineer accept DN's 2007 Engineer of the Year award. - Sep 23, 2007
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The New Yankee Workshop Kitchen
NYW Executive Producer Russell Morash takes Design News on a tour through the kitchen that will be remodeled on the show. - Sep 2, 2007
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Outside The New Yankee Workshop
NYW Executive Producer Russell Morash gives a walking tour of the property surrounding The New Yankee Workshop facilities. - Sep 2, 2007
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NYW: The First Workshop
NYW Executive Producer Russell Morash walks DN Editor-in-Chief John Dodge through the original barn used to film The New Yankee Workshop in the 1980¿s. - Sep 2, 2007
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Behind the Scenes in the New Yankee Workshop
NYW Executive Producer Russell Morash gives a tour of The New Yankee Workshop that is not shown on television. - Sep 2, 2007
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A Tour of The New Yankee Workshop
NYW Executive Producer Russell Morash reveals the secrets of The New Yankee Workshop¿s back-bench studio. - Sep 2, 2007
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The NYW Paint Shop
NYW Executive Producer Russell Morash shows Design News the garage used for kitchen cabinet construction for the 2008 New Yankee Workshop season. - Sep 2, 2007
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Design Squad's Gravity Bike Challenge
Design Squad cast members give a closeup look at how they built the frames for their gravity bikes. - Jul 31, 2007
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Accident Avoidance Maneuver
An accident avoidance maneuver, usually carried out between 40-60 mph, calls on the driver to swerve through cones as if avoiding a child on a bicycle. - Jul 15, 2007
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Skid Pad Circle Test
Employing an accelerometer close to the CG of the vehicle, Consumer Reports testers drive around the skid pad circle, measuring maximum lateral G forces. - Jul 15, 2007
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Datron Equipment Tests Auto Velocity, Acceleration
Datron Equipment measures acceleration and velocity with a light-sensor system. - Jul 15, 2007
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Back-Up Camera Automotive Tests
A test with a mock brake-light system assesses the effectiveness of back-up cameras in autos. - Jul 15, 2007
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Optical Measurement Automotive Testing
Using an optical measurement technique, Consumer Reports measure 0-60 mph acceleration and quarter-mile times. They also measure 60-0 mph braking under wet and dry conditions. - Jul 15, 2007
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Consumers Union's Rock Hill
Consumers Union's Rock Hill, made up of 300 tons of boulders laid in concrete, tests axle articulation. - Jul 15, 2007
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Track Handling Course
On Consumers Union's track handling course, engineers drive hard into turns, looking for characteristic flaws such as ¿liftoff oversteer.¿ - Jul 15, 2007
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AUR Robotic Lamp in Action
A robotic lamp automatically follows the movement of its user and adjusts its lighting volume and color using motion sensors and voice-activated commands. Watch the AUR robotic lamp in action! - Jun 25, 2007
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AUR Robotic Lamp Assembly and Testing
The AUR robotic lamp automatically follows the movement of its user and adjusts its lighting volume and color using motion sensors and voice-activated commands. - Jun 25, 2007
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Trek Lime in Action
The Trek development team recently created a back-to-basics-style bike based on Shimano¿s automatic coasting system. - Jun 24, 2007
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Boeing 787 Structure Takes Shape at Fuji Heavy Industries
Watch the Boeing 787 Dreamliner's initial structure take shape at Fuji Heavy Industries in Japan. - May 14, 2007
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Boeing 787 Fuselage, Dreamlifter in Assembly
Watch this video for a look at the assembly process for the 787 Dreamliner's fuselage and see the 747-400 Large Cargo Freighter in action. - May 14, 2007
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Simulation of Boeing 787 Final Assembly
Take a look at Boeing's 787 Dreamliner's final assembly location and a simulation of the assembly. - May 14, 2007
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Tour a Mockup of the Boeing 787 Interior
Take a mockup tour of the Boeing 787's interior. - May 14, 2007
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Tour Boeing's Modern 787 Flight Deck
Take a tour of Boeing's ultra-modern 787 flight deck. - May 14, 2007
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Boeing's 787 Dreamliner in Action
Watch a simulation of Boeing's 787 Dreamliner taking off, in flight and landing. - May 14, 2007
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Boeing 787 Dreamliner Wingbox
Watch the Boeing 787's wingbox being developed and made. - May 14, 2007
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Simulation of Boeing 787 Final Assembly
Take a look at Boeing's 787 Dreamliner's final assembly location and a simulation of the assembly. - May 14, 2007
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Fisher Technical Services Powers Skidoo Snowmobile on Stage
Watch this Skidoo fly around on stage, courtesy of Fisher Technical Services. - May 13, 2007
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Fisher Technical Services Tests Moving Large 3D Objects
Watch how Fisher Technical Services successfully tests moving large objects like the Phantom of the Opera's opera-house chandelier around in three dimensions. - May 13, 2007
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Flying Camera at Auto Race Track
While more basic, the flying camera shown here at an auto race track operates similarly to the Phantom of the Opera's flying chandelier at the Venetian Hotel. - May 13, 2007
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3D Simulation of Dropping Chandelier
A chandelier all but crashes in every performance of Phantom of the Opera at the Venetian Hotel. Watch a full 3D simulation on how the chandelier works. - May 13, 2007
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Pneumatics BMX Gates in Action
When BMX racing makes its Olympic debut at the 2008 Summer Games in Beijing, the riders will kick off each race through a patented pneumatic starting gate. - Apr 29, 2007
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FIRST Robotics Competition Robots in Action
The 16th annual FIRST Robotics Competition, held this year in Atlanta, GA, featured a challenge called "Rack 'N' Roll." Watch the FRC robots in action. - Apr 25, 2007
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Scenes from the FIRST Robotics Competition
Take a look at FIRST Robotics Competition close-ups, scenes from FRC matches and the Pits and Autodesk's resource center. - Apr 25, 2007
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Dieter Ramsauer, a Fasten-ating Genius
Well-known fastening and lock inventer Dieter Ramsauer explains the workings of his D-Snap fastening technology for industrial and computing enclosures. - Apr 24, 2007
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Industrial Robots Invade Hannover Fair, the Movie
Kuka robotic units were everywhere at the Hannover Fair and DN Editor-in-Chief John Dodge brought his camcorder. - Apr 24, 2007
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Cisco and Rockwell Discuss New Ethernet Pact
John Lewis from Rockwell Automation and Dan Knight from Cisco discuss how they are collaborating on an Ethernet reference model for industrial automation. - Apr 24, 2007
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Wind Turbines in Germany
Some 18,000 wind turbines spin in Germany ¿ watch them in action. - Apr 24, 2007
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Humanoid Robots Mimic Human Faces
David Hanson's humanoid robots mimic the appearance and movements of a real human face. - Feb 25, 2007
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Joe Takes Rocket Science to New Depths
Joe Peck has extended the pursuit of realism in model rocketry to the launch environment. This rocket launches underwater. - Feb 4, 2007
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ASIMO Robot: Humanoid Helper
Honda's ASIMO robot demonstrates the ability to run at a speed of up to four mph. - Jan 4, 2007
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Hap Tells His Backyard Varmints to Hit the Road
With this critter repelling motion detector, Hap Pleasant has finally regained domain over his garden. - Nov 5, 2006
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Dick had a Cameo Role in Scream 2
Give the little witches and warlocks a real trick when they come clamoring for treats on Halloween with this doorbell-activated sound track. - Oct 25, 2006
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Segway Steering Mechanism in Action
A revamped steering mechanism makes the two-wheeled, self-balancing Segway electric scooters easier to maneuver. Watch the mechanism in action. - Sep 4, 2006
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SawStop Demo with Hot Dog
SawStop creator Stephen Gass wondered how deep a 4,000-rpm saw blade would cut into human flesh during the microseconds it took to stop the blade. To answer that, he needed to touch the blade teeth. - Sep 3, 2006




