Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) is an engineering language that can be difficult to understand. Often you attend training, and everything seems clear, then you get back to your desk and the questions start. Sometimes getting answers can be difficult. Wouldn’t it be nice to have one location to find answers related to GD&T and …
Step-by-step instructions on how to make your CAD files faster. You need to do these 6 things: Reduce .DWG file size Clean up files Convert to .DWG Disable strtup programs Remove clutter Set priority While you are working on your newest CAD project, you may notice that some of the files that you are using …
Want to know what industries most frequently use CAD to implement their engineering projects? Keep reading to find the answer in the article! CAD or Computer-aided design is usually used by engineers, project managers, and architects. CAD has appeared to become a top-performance substitution for manual drafting for many reasons. This advanced technology supports users …
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Personal flight has alway been one of the loftiest aspirations of humankind, and LIFT aircraft believe that they may have the answer. Their new personal, vertical flight vehicles plans to be made available to everyone, and not just a select few.
Types of screws and their uses are part of the basic DIY knowledgebase. Screws are the inconspicuous objects that hold the world together. Well, maybe not the world, but definitely a lot of common things that you use in your everyday life, like furniture, to you hobby projects, and even to the buildings that you …
A high-tech Russian research center has been developing next-generation combat suits for their arms, and they have come up with something that looks straight out of GI:Joe. Many are comparing them to Star Wars suits also, and if they provide as much functionality as they do cool factor, Russia’s enemies are in trouble!
Maya vs Blender detailed comparison is required to determine which one you will use for your graphic design needs. If you are looking for the best 3D graphic design program you will definitely have come across both Maya and Blender. That is where EngineeringClicks comes in. We will go through the differences and similarities between …
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This new iteration of the famous “bullet train” called The SCMaglev, travels at over 500 miles per hour. It is technically faster than flying from one point to another! It is one of the biggest and most expensive transportation projects ever undertaken.
Have you ever seen how foam products are shaped? Well neither had we and now we are hooked! This is one of those satisfying processes where you just sit in amazement until you realise you have been watching machines cut pieces of foam for 10 minutes! Enjoy!
Rockets of various shapes and sizes are still humans’ only way of entering space, but have you ever stopped to think about how they actually work? In this article we aim to shed some light on how these vessels escape Earth’s atmosphere and venture into the infinite realm of space. These complex machines may make …
Guardbot is a surveillance robot that has the ability to travel over any terrain, due to its unique shape It is even able to travel through water! It can come in a variety of sizes, depending on the application it will be used for. The sizes range from five inches all the way up to …
Kinetic energy examples are all around us. Kinetic energy can be explained as the energy that is in all moving objects on Earth. Simply put, kinetic energy is the type of energy behind motion. It can be further defined into different types based on the various types of motion in an object. Vibrational kinetic energy …
This is a quick three step AutoCAD Electrical tutorial. Due to the complicated nature of their job, electrical systems designers are always on the lookout for better and more sophisticated software. Luckily, Autodesk, a company famous for its design software, took note and created AutoCAD Electrical. Nowadays, this program is a must-have for electrical designers. …
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This new exoskeleton from ReWalk Robotics allows people with spinal cord injuries to walk fully upright again. Exoskeleton technology has been developing for many years now, and it seems that ReWalk has made a big breakthrough with this model.
The vernier caliper least count is the smallest measurement that can be recorded with a vernier caliper. A vernier caliper is a device used for precisely measuring linear dimensions, i.e. a straight line between two points. It is commonly used for measuring smaller objects where accurate measurements are required. A typical use of a vernier …
The very latest generation of flying cars, the “AirCar” converts from car to air vehicle in less than three minutes. It recently successfully completed its maiden flight and landed safely back to earth. This might just be the first flying car that will make it to market!
Architects are known for their work designing and planning structures and buildings. Architectural engineering is the design of all building systems, ranging from electrical/lighting, mechanical, construction, acoustical, and structural among others. Whether you are an architect, or an architectural engineer, you will be tasked with designing the buildings of tomorrow. Therefore, you will need a …
Researchers have developed an artificial womb that they placed a premature lamb fetus inside. It was kept inside for four weeks, where it had grown wool, gained weight and opened its eyes. Its organs also developed properly, is this a solution that can be applied to humans?
Can you go downhill faster than the wind? This wind-powered vehicle seems to violate the laws of physics, specifically the law of conservation of energy. Here are some of the facts about this vehicle explored in the video: 1. The car is powered only by the wind. There is no motor or batteries of any …
A Venturi meter is an instrument that measures flow that features a converging piece of pipe to intentionally increase the velocity of the flow and in turn, a pressure drop. From this behaviour the flowrate can be determined. Venturi meters have been a common tool and have been used in the water supply industry for …
The HiBot amphibious “snake” robot was one of a series of robots specifically developed to operate in extreme environments. This particular robot is modular in design, so it can be made longer or shorter if needed. While it can easily move across land, it looks freakishly natural when placed in water!
Makani have developed a kite that can efficiently harness wind power. It is an autonomous system that consists of a kite that is tethered to a point and flies in a circular path, generating energy from a number of wind turbines that are positioned on its main wing.
A cochran boiler is a vertical boiler that contains a number of horizontal fire tubes. It is typically used to create steam used to power small machines. It is defined by the multiple narrow fire tubes that run horizontally across it. Some typical applications of Cochran boilers are as donkey or auxiliary boilers that are …
SPMT PowerHoss is a self-propelled vehicle used for transporting a multitude of vehicles that can vary from small to rather large machines. It can be configured with 2, 4, or even 6 axles, depending on the application it will be used for. It can also be used on or off-road!
In 2015, 276 million TONS of jet fuel were burned by airlines. That was just about 7% of all global oil products, and in turn the burning of this oil makes up about 2.7 percent of all energy related carbon emissions. If that wasn’t bad enough, direct carbon emissions from airlines only make up about …
Most water-powered turbines typically need a certain water speed in order to generate significant amounts of electricity. This turbine can operate in water that travels as slow as two miles per hour, which makes it useful in pretty much any river, canal, or ocean! It is thought that turbines such as this can make a …
What is Space Engineering? What are the differences between space engineering and aerospace engineering? What do space engineers do everyday? We are here to answer these questions for you! Space engineering brings together a number of multidisciplinary engineering fields in order to create and develop high-performance system components and space systems. Typical areas that space …
Poly Glu is actually a powder, not a glue. It consists of mainly fermented soybeans, which help to speed up the clotting of dirt found in water. It is a safe and environmentally friendly way to purify water, and is invaluable in places like Somalia where drinkable, clean water is a luxury.
Easy CAD – is it possible? Yes! Check out our ultimate list of the easiest CAD programs to use! As a beginner, entering into the Computer Aided Design (CAD) world may seem daunting and confusing, especially if you have little to no experience. This often results in people giving up on their hobbies or projects …
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The aptly named “Smart Flower” is a modern solar-solution that is based on a sunflower. It can be used to generate power for any building or machine, such as a house, business, or car. It can also be installed pretty much anywhere there is space and sun as it is it’s own free-standing structure.
Modpools are a company that makes swimming pools out of shipping containers. Sounds weird? That’s because it is! Each pool is configured to suit the customers specific needs, and can be up and running on the day of its delivery. Affordable, modern pool solutions from shipping containers, who would have thought!?
The properties of water is something that we are all familiar with (hopefully). It is an important part of everyone’s life, as humans are made up of 60% of the stuff. Even though it is one of the most “normal” substances that we know, on a molecule level it is actually quite strange. It floats …
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Edible packaging is seen as a viable way to reduce plastic pollution created from plastic used in packaging. Start up Notpla actually handed out capsules of sport drinks during the London marathon in 2019. The runners could eat the capsule whole as it was made from seaweed!
AutoCAD shortcuts that you should use every day! AutoCAD is well known as the world leading Computer Aided Design (CAD) program that specialises in 2D drafting. Whether you are a professional using AutoCAD in your specific industry, or just a hobbysists using it in your spare time, AutoCAD will surely rank towards the top of …
Woodturning has to be one of the most satisfying things to watch on the internet. The combination of skill and art that goes into creating something as simple as a goblet is truly mesmerizing. While the wood-turners make it look very easy, we can assure you it is quite difficult to make something so beautiful …
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One of the main fears with passengers when flying is the plane crashing down from the sky. What if this fear could be solved by making a detachable cabin that could separate itself from the plan and use a parachute to land safely back down to earth? It would definitely calm my nerves!
AutoCAD tutorial selection can be a daunting task. To help yu make the selection we compiled the list of the best AutoCAD tutorials on the web. AutoCAD is one of the most used Computer Aided Design (CAD) programs in the world. It is the industry leader in 2D drafting, and professionals in a multitude of …
Chains are something we all use in various ways in day-to-day life, but have you ever wondered how huge chinese used by ships are made? Probably not, but watching the process the metal goes through is very interesting. These huge metal rods are heated up and wrapped around each other to create these huge chains. …
The boundary surface features within SOLIDWORKS allows users to make surfaces that can be curvature or tangent continuously in both directions, i.e. every surface of the solid. This in many cases provides a much higher quality result than the loft feature. The SOLIDWORKS boundary surface feature cannot be discussed however without mentioning the Loft feature. …
A circle was designed in this bridge for two very specific reasons, to slow down traffic and to allow motorists to enjoy the magnificent scenery that surrounds the bridge. Pretty cool huh? Aside from looking very unique, this bridge serves an important purpose as well!
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