An integrated mechanical brake, for which Schaeffler has filed a patent, forms a central part of the actuator’s safety concept. When the motor is de-energized, the brake securely holds the actuator – ...

A small portable device featuring timer, clock, and calendar functions, equipped with a simple and functional interface and a truly long battery life.

The Obsidian Control Systems team is showcasing the new Onyx NX3 lighting console at the upcoming ISE tradeshow 3-6 February ...

The Rotary Club of Christiansburg-Blacksburg celebrated its 100th anniversary with an event at the University Club at Virginia Tech on May 20. Christiansburg Mayor Mike Barber and Blacksburg Mayor ...

Into the international organization of 7,200 businessmen’s groups called Rotary,* the Vatican last week dropped a stick of ecclesiastical high explosive. No Roman Catholic priest, decreed the Sacred ...

Changan’s R05E prototype achieves first ignition, signaling renewed interest in rotary engines but for a wilder application. A report from CarNewsChina says Changan, via its Harbin Dongan Auto Engine ...

Newer languages might soak up all the glory, but these die-hard languages have their place. Here are eight languages developers still use daily, and what they’re good for. The computer revolution has ...

Since 2013, there have been metaphorically for programmers to build annual rankings of the world’s most popular programming languages. The rankings have traditionally relied on public signals such as ...

Tyler hosts a multitude of festive holiday traditions, but the annual Rose City Christmas Parade remains at the top of most families’ must-do list as Christmas approaches. The anticipation of red and ...

An unexpected revisit to my earlier post on mouse encoder hacking sparked a timely opportunity to reexamine quadrature encoders, this time with a clearer lens and a more targeted focus on their signal ...

We suspect kids today — and some adults — are confused about phone terminology. In today’s world, “hanging up” and “dialing,” for example, are abstract words without the physical reference that older ...

Ever since the RX-8 was (rather unceremoniously) put out to pasture, Mazda has been telling anyone who will listen that the rotary engine is still alive and well deep within the bowels of R&D. It has ...