Search results for "matter"
Proper axle maintenance can save money and improves safety
Purchasing non-OE parts may seem like a quick fix and easy way for fleet operators to reduced maintenance costs and save money, however, Gavin Takel, Technical Sales Manager at JOST Axle Systems, takes a further look and explains that this short term fix can work out more expensive in the long term, with original equipment parts proving cheaper in pence per mile, as well as safer.
A guide to silica dust
Respirable crystalline silica, or also referred to as RCS, is one of the most common naturally occurring elements on the planet. Found in the earth's crust crystalline silica is a key component of soil, sand, granite and other naturally occurring minerals. According to HSE, respirable crystalline silica (RCS) is the second biggest risk to construction workers, following asbestos. In fact, it was revealed that it was responsible for between 10 and...
What is the driving force in the automotive sensors market?
Sensors are crucial components of automotive electronic control systems, as modern automobiles rely on electronic systems to meet emission and safety standards. Sensors are the devices that convert physical quantities such as acceleration, temperature, speed, or pressure into electrical signals that serve as inputs for control systems. Author: Bhagyashree Pagar, Research Analyst, MarketsAndMarkets
Why the cloud matters for the IoT
The cloud is becoming an increasingly important part of the design of a system that connects to the Internet of Things (IoT), as Mark Patrick, Mouser Electronics, explains.
Post-Brexit industrial strategy receives backing
There is enthusiastic support from industry for the creation of an industrial strategy which will be a crucial component in managing economic change regardless of the final Brexit deal, but the EEF, the manufacturers’ organisation, has claimed that the Government needs to take the strategy to the next level and fill in the gaps ahead of the forthcoming white paper.
Finnish Defence Forces to invest in tactical data transfer products
The Finnish Minister of Defence, Jussi Niinistö, has authorised Finnish Defence Forces to purchase Bittium Tactical Wireless IP Network (TAC WIN) system products. Bittium and Finnish Defence Forces plan to sign a Framework Agreement for the delivery of Bittium TAC WIN products, that covers years 2018-2020, with the total value of the agreement being €30m.
Smart technology in need of smart users
A quarter of energy consumption worldwide occurs in the home, and thispercentage is increasing, even in OECD countries, despite more efficient fridges and better insulation. The amount of energy a household requires is strongly dependent on the behaviour and purchase decisions of the inhabitants – and both are rarely based on well-informed assessments.On the one hand, households often invest considerably less in economical appliances and en...
When and where will Industry 4.0 actually happen?
There are a many people now invested in working towards achieving the goals set out by Industry 4.0. For a concept that started life as a German government strategy project it is fair to say that it has captured the imaginations of many engineers and futurists from around the globe.
Gold standard set for apprenticeship training
The UK’s largest union, Unite and pladis, the global biscuit and confectionery company behind the iconic McVitie’s brand, have announced the signing of an Engineering Apprenticeship Agreement in the UK. The agreement sets the gold standard for apprenticeships and by 2020 the partnership will have will have enabled close to 50 new apprentices to be recruited into engineering roles at pladis.
Optical device helps detect bomb-making chemicals
Scientists searching for traces of drugs, bomb-making components and other chemicals often shine light on the materials they're analysing.This approach is known as spectroscopy, and it involves studying how light interacts with trace amounts of matter.One of the more effective types of spectroscopy is infrared absorption spectroscopy, which scientists use to sleuth out performance-enhancing drugs in blood samples and tiny particles of explosives ...