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Steel-Belted Pillow Monster Gets Closer to Fireworks Than You Can
Watch this madman build a hydro-formed suit of armor to withstand a close-range explosion Let me begin by saying this: The guy who built King Arthur’s suit of armor is rolling over in his grave. He spent decades learning his…
MoreThe Morgan 3-Wheeler is a WWII Fighter Plane for the Road
This Three Wheeled Terroor isn’t Techinically a Car…So What is It? Once upon a time there was a little automobile manufacturer that did things a lot differently. How different? How about wooden frames? Aluminum bodies spaped like u-boats? Air-cooled…
MoreCal Poly Pomona Engineering Students Up to the SAE Baja Challenge
The static events test the students on their presentation and oral skills, explaining to a panel of judges from around the automotive and engineering world why their design is the best. People tell me all the time, that the best…
MoreBe Like Bob: Save Time With Sheffer’s Custom Cylinder Configurator
Bob’s got a problem. He has a big project he’s working on and needs to spec a bunch of component parts, including cylinders for his design. He knows “off the shelf” won’t work for his application, but he’s having a…
MoreParker Hydraulics Chainless Challenge is an Educational Show-Down
Engineering Students from Around the USA Compete With Their innovative Designs Let’s face it, hydraulic technology is not one of the more popular fields in the minds of young engineers. As a current engineering student, I can say that it…
MoreThe Real Valyrian Steel – The Secrets and Science of Damascus Steel
Game of Thrones fans are well aware of the power and intimidation of Valyrian steel. You’re nobody if you don’t have a sword made of Valyrian steel, and if you’ve got one you’re probably the boss, of something. “Careful, Your…
MoreCorvette Jet Ski is Like Riding a Wild Orca with Rabies!
The Strand Craft V8 Wet Rod Jet Ski dragster is so ridiculous…you’ll wish you had two. So you know that dream where you’re out in the Gulf of Mexico and you’re riding an aluminum V8 like it’s a trained super-dolphin…
MoreEngineering Elegance: The Axial Engine will blow your mind!
The team at Duke Engineering knew there had to be a way to reduce weight and quantity of moving parts in the traditional internal combustion engine. Usually comprised of rows of cylinders, the standard piston engine converts liner force into…
MoreBruce Lee of Applause! World’s Fastest Clapper Rocks-Out 800+ Claps Per Minute!
I don’t even know why this is a record – but dang, this dude can slap some hands! I’m sure there is years of practice, technique and precision skill required to clap like this. He really engineered one of the…
More‘MERICA, Heck Yeah!
Not all firework shows are created equal. We love the Fourth of July, it’s the perfect time of year to celebrate Lady Liberty with family and friends. The holiday also gives us a great reason to reflect on a few…
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