Super Adhesive May Have Many Industrial Uses - Learning from Geckos

Science works fast, especially when it comes to adhesives. A few years back, the BBC Wildlife magazine published a little story on gecko lizards. They referred to the little creatures as cling kings because they're known to cling to surfaces even when the surface is held upside down. The year was 2002, and scientists were just beginning to speculate that the trick wasn't in what appeared to be little suction cups on their toes and feet as had always been believed. In fact, the scientists continued, those little suction pads were too small to generate enough suction to adhere them to any surface. No, suction didn't account for the adhesive quality of the little gecko.

Forklift Safety Training Videos and CBTs - They Should NOT Be Your Stand-Alone Training Solution

In order to maximize profits, many companies have begun turning to video and computer-based training for many of the tasks that used to require human trainers. For most subjects this can be an effective and viable option; however in the areas of forklift safety and industrial safety in general these are not safe or even allowed solutions when used as stand-alone training media. This article explores the regulations governing safety training, the possible financial impact of taking shortcuts, and the logic behind creating retention of the most important information your employees may receive.

Determining The Size Of A Bag Going Into A Box Or Round Container

Customer called and gave me a box size that needs a liner to fit inside of it. Can you please tell me how to figure out the size bag my customer needs?

Where To Buy Wire EDM Machines

Wire EDM machines have become very popular in the manufacturing sector and have been very significant in the growth of the tooling and dying industry. A number of manufactures, mainly from China and Taiwan, have come up with quality wire EDM machines.

Reducing Wire EDM Costs

Wire EDM technology plays an important part in the competitive manufacturing sector. A strategic investment in wire EDM machinery and technology can greatly enhance the accuracies and surface finishes, reducing cycle times.

What Is Wire EDM?

Wire electrical discharge machining or EDM, is the process by which hard metals, which previously could not be manipulated or machined by conventional methods, can be machined and designed with electrical erosion.

What Is Lean Manufacturing?

Lean Manufacturing is a strategy followed by various industries to ensure a low cost manufacturing system to generate the maximum output. The strategy was first implemented by Henry ford, the owner of the Ford Motor Company, which made a huge impact on the American Manufacturing Industry. Since its implementation the focus of the industrialists have been on optimizing the quality and the profit levels minimizing the production costs.

Aerospace Machine Shops

Aerospace machine shops produce complex machinery such as high precision satellites and scientific instruments. This machinery is used in various arenas of space research and other programs that use aerospace as their field of study and performance.

Spot Coolers - Advantages of Using Portable AC Units in Data Centers

Keeping company data centers at optimum temperatures is not an easy task. Servers and computers that run company networks are all designed to function in a very specific temperature range, so even the smallest fluctuation can mean disaster if your air conditioning system fails.

DC Power in Industry - Mighty Torque and Variable Speeds

DC motors have the advantage of excellent starting torque and wide ranges of speed control. They are therefore used to drive machines that are difficult to start under load or are required to run at varying speeds...

Magnetism - The Power of Attraction and Repulsion

Undoubtedly, the most important property in the operation of electrical equipment is electromagnetism. It's the property of attraction and repulsion that enables motors, generators, solenoids, relays and other control equipment to function...

Welding Helmets to Protect your Eyes

Welding helmets are one of the most common accessories for someone engaged in welding. Indeed, the popular vision of the welder would not be complete without the helmet. Our national mythology includes the image of Rosie the Riveter and her welding sisters wearing welding helmets and protective face plating. But, what should you know about welding helmets before acquiring and using them? What common questions should you ask concerning welding helmets?

Conducting Risk Assessments for Hazardous Substances

To manage Hazardous Substances a requirement is to conduct Risk Assessments for each of the hazardous substances. The process required to ensure that all risks identified with using a substance is controlled under the Queensland Workplace Health and Safety Regulations is described below.

Metal Working Lubricants - A History of Industrial Lubrication

Metal working is an old and skilled industry - primitive man first discovered the importance of metal working and the Romans and Egyptians were both skilled in it. Like many other industries, it relies heavily on lubricants to help keep things operating smoothly. Today the metal working lubricant market accounts for around 5% of the total lubricant market.