Rachael Pasini

Fluid power engineers are familiar with hydraulic load-holding or counterbalance valves that prevent sudden load drops and control descent speed. Such valves ensure smooth, stable operation and provide a safety mechanism in mobile and industrial machinery. The downside is they can fail due to wear, incorrect positioning, or failures in the hydraulic system. Pennsylvania-based York Precision thought outside the box on this one and developed the Bear-Loc fail-safe locking device as an alternative solution to prevent catastrophes.

Meshes come in many forms and are one of the most important concepts for analyzing 3D models. Here's how they work.

By Rachael Pasini | November 4, 2024 The annual LEAP Awards recognizes and celebrates innovative products and technologies in engineering.

Forestry has a bad rap for devastating ecosystems now lined with dusty stumps where lush foliage and wildlife used to exist. The imagery is saddening and requires an examination of conscience and behavior. Through a different lens, however, the forestry industry can be seen as an ally against future deforestation. Companies that want to make a profit continuously need healthy, regenerative forests just as farmers need nutrient-rich land for sowing crops.

Norway has a long tradition of catching and processing fish. The country ranks second in the world for exports behind China. To ensure the high quality of their freshly caught products, Norwegians pay particular attention to an unbroken cold chain. One company that contributes to a high level of food safety is Atlantic Styro. Based on Lovund, an Atlantic island just outside the Arctic Circle, the manufacturer produces containers made from expanded polystyrene (EPS), a lightweight, cost-effective material for packaging, insulating, and transporting frozen fish and seafood. The polystyrene boxes keep fish and seafood fresh during transport and storage.

This annual event gives users a sneak peek at new features, live training and answers from experienced engineers.

The final phase of a simulation study, post-processing allows engineers to visualize and understand their analysis.

Rockwell Automation announced that it is integrating NVIDIA Omniverse application programming interfaces into its Emulate3D digital twin software to

ModuleWorks employees talk about diversity, inclusion, FemWorks, work-life balance and their experiences in the workplace.

Finite element analysis, computational fluid dynamics, and multibody dynamics are among the most common simulation techniques.