Researchers use thermal transistor to protect electronic devices from overheating
A Stanford-led engineering team has developed a way to not only manage heat produced by electronic devices with a thermal transistor, which can conduct heat away from electronic components and insulate them against its damaging effects.
Renewable energy device developed for the grid using pump with record heat tolerance
MIT researchers have designed a system that provides solar- or wind-generated power on demand using a pump that can withstand extreme heat.
Electrical system design software company acquired
Siemens announced it has acquired COMSA Computer und Software GmbH to grow their presence in the autonomous and electric vehicle market.
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What’s in a nameplate?
Information helps the selection of the right motor regardless of application.
The era of air insulated switchgear has passed
Adjusting to the new normal in the oil & gas industry means increased innovation alongside operational discipline and re-evaluating medium-voltage switchgear applications.
Battery developed to capture carbon dioxide from power plants
Researchers at MIT could be made partly from carbon dioxide captured from power plant by continuously converting carbon dioxide into a solid mineral carbonate as it discharges.
Choosing between DIN and Deutsch connectors
DIN connectors are easier to assemble than Deutsch connectors, but Deutsch connectors have more customizable parts for specialized applications.
Flow batteries designed to offer cost-effective storage for renewable power
Researchers at Stanford have developed a rechargeable battery designed to store large amounts of renewable power created through wind or solar sources.
Alternatives to axles: Hydraulic direct wheel drive motors
Designing a frame to accept a hydraulic direct wheel drive system will greatly increase the available space for other system components.