For airliners, cargo ships, nuclear power plants, and other critical technologies, strength and durability are essential. This is why many contain a remarkably strong and corrosion-resistant alloy called 17-4 precipitation hardening (PH) stainless steel. Now, for the first time ever, 17-4 PH steel can be consistently 3D-printed while retaining its favorable characteristics. A team of […]
How to select wireless networks
Like other wireless networks, wireless sensor networks eliminate the costly labyrinth of dedicated cabling to hardwire devices, enable flexibility in organizing operations, and expand opportunities for keeping tabs on plant-floor conditions and performance. Selecting the right wireless sensor network for your applications is still a challenge. To help manufacturers make confident decisions, the National Institute…
Cyber-Physical Systems: A call to action
NIST, the National Institute of Standards and Technology, has just published a trio of reports on Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS). “CPS go well beyond today’s ‘embedded systems,’ which are largely task-specific machines that operate under computer control. Anticipated CPS uses such as intelligent vehicles and highways and next-generation air transportation will be significantly more ambitious, diverse […]