Abstract: A dielectric barrier discharge (DBD) plasma actuator for controlling airflow is proposed. It consists of diverging and converging nozzles, two concentric cylinders, and an actuator mounted ...

On April 20, Boeing Distribution announced that it has signed an exclusive distribution agreement with Ontic, an OEM of certified aircraft parts, that will allow Boeing to provide aftermarket ...

While electric vehicles generally have a big ol’ lithium battery containing heaps of kilowatt-hours of energy slung under its floor, most of them still require an old-school 12-volt battery to ...

12-volt batteries are still ubiquitous in modern battery-electric vehicles. As you know, the 12-volt battery is the classic one under the “hood.” It powers accessories like lighting, power locks, ...

Abstract: Actuators are the building block for every automated system. The field of applications is wide open, from home appliances to aerospace. In this joint project between OTM Servo Mechanism and ...

Rivian owners have designed an adapter kit to replace the proprietary 12-volt lead-acid batteries in their vehicles with cheaper, off-the-shelf parts. A complementary solution could also allow keeping ...

Rivian has yet another 12-volt battery issue, this time on the Gen 2 R1S and R1T vehicles. Owners report that an aluminum bracket holding the battery in place corrodes after only a few months, ...

If you’re looking to make great-tasting pizza at home and you don’t want to choose between an indoor and outdoor pizza oven, Ooni has a deal for you. Ooni is offering a huge 30% discount on its Volt ...

A new lawsuit filed against Subaru and Toyota claims that the two automakers' jointly developed electric vehicles, the Solterra and bZ4X, suffers from an issue that causes the 12-volt battery used for ...

TDK HTI's BIMORPH µ-Actuators offer six degrees of motion micro-actuation performance, in an ultra-compact form factor, for augmented-reality devices and automotive HUD systems. According to TDK HTI, ...

The U.S. Senate once again seems poised to attempt to impose a cap on credit card interchange fees by re-introducing the Credit Card Competition Act (CCCA). Legislatures in numerous other states have ...