Shape memory alloys are exotic materials that can be deformed at room temperature and return to their "remembered," ...

The social model of disability frames disability as something that is created by society, rather than only by medical conditions or physical differences. The model acknowledges that people have ...

Even though it might seem like Tesla has a lot going on—robotaxis, literal humanoid robots, and that ever-elusive affordable model that just keeps getting pushed back—its aging core lineup has only ...

Big, innovative breakthroughs often result in game-changing technologies. Smaller incremental improvements in essential material components can similarly lead to significant performance and efficiency ...

High-quality linear actuators are tiny powerhouses: Despite their compact size, they support high input speeds and, at the same time, deliver high output forces. When selecting a linear actuator, it ...

Abstract: This paper deals with the modeling and design of magnetostrictive devices in dynamic regime. It starts from an approach which couples a physical model of the magnetostriction with a ...

What an actuator is, and what the difference is between linear and rotary The three main energy types—electric, pneumatic and hydraulic—plus thermal, magnetic and piezoelectric What to keep in mind ...

Artificial intelligence (AI) prophets and newsmongers are forecasting the end of the generative AI hype, with talk of an impending catastrophic “model collapse”. But how realistic are these ...

The Tesla Model Y has been the most popular electric car for a few years now, and it makes sense. The Model Y is reasonably priced for an EV while offering a good range and an excellent software ...

Abstract: This paper presents a nonlinear model of magnetostrictive force for giant magnetostrictive actuators, which is based on the energy variation theory. The input current dependence of output ...