Behind the scenes a lot of mechanical engineering goes into creating and maintaining a tropical rainforest near Lake Erie just 40 miles from the Canadian border The RainForest at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo contains two acres of plants and wildlife Learn more

Many facilities have rooftop exhaust fans that require service sometimes at the most inconvenient time Before service work can be initiated the NFPA 70E Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace requires the establishment of an electrically Learn more

The use of variable-frequency drives (VFDs) to control ac motors has increased dramatically in recent years In addition to their low operating cost and high performance they save energy Today the challenge facing system designers and engineers Learn more

The Universal Serial Bus (USB) is gaining favor as an alternative interface for data acquisition and measurement applications USB is already used in computer peripherals such as printers mice and digital cameras as a quick and easy way to connect Learn more

The air we breathe may be free but the compressed air that drives processes and production tools is not Although air compressor costs may appear minor compared to pricey production equipment inefficient or unreliable air systems may be stealing Learn more

Despite the economic advantages and significant energy savings available by using ac variable frequency drives in HVAC applications many building operators do not repair or replace drives when they fail; this is because the motors easily can Learn more

As vital performance benefits continue to energize the manufacture of plastic composite products stiff competition and lean profits are making contract-molding shops rethink their production techniques One such production area -- often taken for Learn more

People always want to know "What's the best product?" From IEN's most recent Brand Preference Studies we've collected and analyzed the results of your favorite brands in the industrial marketplace.In each category four brand leaders were Learn more

Chicago IL; Dec 5 2006 -- Siemens Energy & Automation Inc announced the launch of a new innovative learning experience titled SAFETY Uncover the Competitive Advantage The safety events will be held in movie theaters in 45 cities across the U.S Learn more

Microprocessor-based digital Model MD10P provides closed-loop speed control for dc motors up to 2 hp Control is suited for applications requiring long-term accuracy and precise speed control such as conveyor cooking and drying ovens as well as Learn more