• How Do Keys Open Locks? An Engineer Explains

    by admin on 2022-05-21 16:24:30

    By Scott Craver, Binghamton University May 18, 2022

    The sequence of depths of the valleys on a key acts like a code that must match the lock.

    Have you ever wondered how keys work to open locks? I teach a course in computer security where we learn how locks function – and als

  • Get your trucks sparkling clean with Aussie Pumps

    by admin on 2022-05-21 16:24:26

    A new high pressure water blaster designed specifically for truck wash applications has been released by Australian Pump Industries.

    An extension of Aussie Pumps highly successful Scud range, the new Truck Wash Special is equipped with a “Big Berty” Bertolini slow speed heavy duty t

  • XJet ceramic 3D printing technology used to produce ultracar engine piston - TCT Magazine

    by admin on 2022-05-21 16:24:17

    XJet’s ceramic 3D printing technology has been leveraged by Spyros Panopoulos Automotive (SPA) to produce an engine piston for its Chaos Ultracar.

    SPA is pursuing speeds of over 500 kph and acceleration from 0 to 100 kph in 1.55 seconds with its Chaos Ultracar, which is currently under

  • 10 Largest Engines Japanese Manufacturers Ever Put In Their Cars

    by admin on 2022-05-21 16:24:00

    Not all Japanese engines are small and efficient; the country also produced its fair share of burly powerplants.

    America is known for large engines. Europe even uses large engines to power the most exotic sports cars ever built. On the other hand, Japan is known for modest, fuel-efficien

  • Steam locomotive 2007 Prince of Wales' Cylinder Club relaunched

    by admin on 2022-05-21 16:23:56

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    Credit: P2Steam 2007 Prince of Wales

    The A1 Steam Locomotive Trust, which is building a new LNER P2 Class steam locomotive Prince of Wales, has renamed ‘The Cylinder Manufacturing Club’ as ‘The Monobloc Club’.

    By renaming the club, the proje

  • Watch How This Iconic Chevy Camaro Drag Car Is Revived To Its Former Glory

    by admin on 2022-05-21 16:23:47

    After remaining idle for about tow decades, this classic Chevy Camaro takes another shot at the Freedom Factory racetrack.

    Classic car restorations are among the best entertainment programs for gearheads. It’s quite satisfying to see an old runner revisiting the modern roads, and &

  • 10 Largest Engines British Manufacturers Ever Put In Their Cars

    by admin on 2022-05-21 16:23:45

    British manufacturers always loved using larger engines than the rest of their European counterparts.

    British manufacturers have long lived under the mantra "bigger means more power." As a result, humongous engines found homes in British cars. Famous manufacturer Rolls-Royce ha

  • How do sensors improve wind turbine performance?

    by admin on 2022-05-21 16:23:39

    Wind turbines are very complex machines. It takes a lot of sensors to ensure their continuous operation generating green energy. This FAQ reviews some of the sensors used to monitor wind turbine operations, such as: Eddy current sensors monitor the lubricating gap of the shaft, how the turbine

  • VW Components to expand plant in Kassel - electrive.com

    by admin on 2022-05-21 16:23:37

    In Germany, Volkswagen Group Components has announced plans to expand its site in Kassel into a “key supplier for e-mobility”. The first step is to increase the number of production lines. The longer term plan is for the plant to only manufacture purely electric vehicles.

    T

  • Yamaha Recalling Certain 2022 YZ125 Models - Adventure Rider

    by admin on 2022-05-21 16:23:26

    The Yamaha YZ125 Monster Energy edition. Photo Yamaha

    Yamaha is recalling about 760 2022 YZ125-N2L and YZ125-N2ME model motorcycles. The former machine is the company’s standard YZ-125, while the latter bike is the Monster Energy edition of the same machine.

    The triple tunin