Blogs by Section

Aerospace

The Aerospace Section of CR4 includes forum and blog entries about aircraft, spacecraft, and all of the "space" surrounding them.

Blog	Last Blog Entry	Blog Entries	Comments
Aerospace Blog The Aerospace Blog is the place for conversation and discussion about aeronautics, astronautics, fixed-wing aircraft, future space travel, satellites, NASA, and much more.	Dubai's Growing Aviation Market 05/20/2013 12:00 AM by JackieA	215	1628
IHS ESDU Blog IHS ESDU provides validated information, insight and tools for engineering design. ESDU analytical methods and tools and rigorously evaluated data collections are used to assist and improve fundame ...	Material Properties For Aerospace Applications – Getting It Right 05/13/2013 10:49 AM by r2hou	3	1

BioMech & BioMed

The BioMech & BioMed Section of CR4 includes forum and blog entries about biomechanics, biomedical engineering, bionics, biomimetics and biomechatronics.

Blog	Last Blog Entry	Blog Entries	Comments
Animal Science The Animal Science Blog is the place for conversation and discussion about scientific and technological topics related to pets, livestock, and other animals. See how cutting-edge advances help - or hi ...	Zebrafish in Research 05/24/2013 12:00 AM by SavvyExacta	195	1781
Biomedical Engineering The Biomedical Engineering blog is the place for conversation and discussion about topics related to engineering principles of the medical field. Here, you'll find everything from discussions about em ...	Cherish Your Chompers 05/10/2013 12:00 AM by Chelsey H	119	1259
Courtship Chemistry CR4's only blog that helps you understand the science in human relationships. The pieces written by Chelsey H and HUSH, with some friends along the way, will provide a male/female dynamic that will ...	Do Women Like Jerks? 07/19/2012 6:56 AM by HUSH	12	238
Healthcare Engineering The Healthcare Engineering Blog is the place for conversation and discussion about Infrastructure, Healthcare Devices and Products, Information Management, and Patient Safety and Security. Here, you ...	Transhumanism--Improving the Human Condition 01/10/2013 6:55 AM by HUSH	38	129
Medical Equipment Design The Medical Equipment Design Blog is the place for conversation and discussion about medical grade materials and products, electrical and electronic equipment, computers, imaging & software, and h ...	Bones of Contention in 2011 01/12/2012 7:08 AM	107	566
Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition The Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition Blog is the place for conversation and discussion about topics related to sports and sports fitness, general fitness, bodybuilding, nutrition, weight loss, and ...	Concussions: The NFL's Real Blackout Problem 02/06/2013 10:15 AM by HUSH	188	2936

Chemical & Material Science

The Chemical and Material Science section of CR4 contains forum and blog entries related to the development and use of plastics, ceramics, composites, metals and alloys, adhesives, etc.

Blog	Last Blog Entry	Blog Entries	Comments
Chemical Manufacturing The Chemical Manufacturing Blog is the place for conversation and discussion about process equipment and control, biotech & environmental, specialty chemicals and nano-engineering. Here, you'll fi ...	Fighting Fake Drugs 10/10/2012 12:00 AM by cheme_wordsmithy	80	295
Coatings & Surface Engineering The Coatings & Surface Engineering is the place for conversation and discussion about coatings; substrate modifications; cleaning and surface preparation; and friction, lubrication and wear. Here, ...	Water Bottle Materials (Part 2) - The Plastic Alternatives 10/03/2012 12:00 AM by cheme_wordsmithy	81	412
Glass, Ceramics, Fibers & Fabrics The Glass, Ceramics, Fibers & Fabrics is the place for conversation and discussion about advanced ceramics, specialty glasses, industrial fibers, and engineered fabrics. Here, you'll find everythi ...	Is a Career Change in Your Future? 01/19/2012 7:24 AM	106	870
Metals & Alloys The Metals & Alloys Blog is the place for conversation and discussion about ferrous and nonferrous metals, metalworking processes, and specialty alloys. Here, you'll find everything from applicati ...	Canada Eliminated the Penny; Is Cash Next? 02/13/2013 2:58 PM by HUSH	77	387
Oil & Gas Technology The Oil & Gas Technology Blog is the place for conversation and discussion about Drilling, Refining, Exploration, and Distribution. Here, you'll find everything from application ideas, to news an ...	Biofuel Bust? 01/18/2012 7:24 AM	50	589
Plastics & Resins Blog The Plastics & Resins Blog is the place for conversation and discussion about polymers, films, foams, engineered components, green plastics, composites, mold making and anything else related to th ...	Is Morbid Curiosity a Good Thing? 01/04/2012 7:13 AM	116	406
Plastics Fabrication The Plastics Fabrication Blog is the place for conversation and discussion about materials and components, molding machinery and processes, extrusion and machining, and energy and environment in the p ...	Cart Before the Horse? 01/19/2012 7:24 AM	74	269

Civil Engineering

The Civil Engineering section of CR4 contains forum and blog entries about construction and architecture, infrastructure, HVAC, etc.

Blog	Last Blog Entry	Blog Entries	Comments
Building & Design Blog The Building & Design Blog is the place for conversation and discussion about building projects, tools and equipment, materials and hardware, and environment & energy. Here, you'll find everyt ...	Tiny and Oragami Houses 04/08/2013 12:00 AM by Chelsey H	123	1002
Construction Tools & Equipment The Construction Tools & Equipment Blog is the place for conversation and discussion about Trucks, Cranes & Earth Moving Equipment; Construction Tools; Safety, Maintainence & Repair; and ...	Simulation Training Saves Money, Promotes Safety 01/05/2012 11:00 AM	42	244
GEA's Global HVAC Technology Blog GEA's Global HVAC Technology Blog covers a range of topics including: * Core HVAC Technologies * Technology & Patent Evaluation * Manufacturing Technologies * Product Quality Improvement * ...	And The Answer Is... "Right"-Shoring 05/22/2013 9:10 AM by larhere	111	853
Guess the Architecture Guess the Architecture is a place for engineers to test their knowledge of world architecture. Each week the CR4 team will post a different piece of architecture from around the world. We're lookin ...	Guess the Architecture! for 2/3/13 02/03/2013 11:00 AM	26	416
HVAC Blog The HVAC Blog is the place for conversation and discussion about building HVAC control, energy conservation and efficiency, heating, and cooling. Here, you'll find everything from application ideas, t ...	The History of Heating Houses 02/19/2013 12:00 AM by Chelsey H	75	653
Plant & Facilities Engineering The Plant & Facilities Engineering Blog is the place for conversation and discussion about mechanical and electrical systems, automation and instrumentation, maintenance and management, and produc ...	Why is the U.S. Exporting Fuel? 01/17/2012 9:46 AM	100	562

Communications & Electronics

The Communications and Electronics section of CR4 contains forum and blog entries focusing on such diverse topics as controls and monitoring, embedded systems and buses, computer hardware, computer networking, telecomm and telephony, etc.

Blog	Last Blog Entry	Blog Entries	Comments
Acoustics & Audio Technology The Acoustics & Audio Technology Blog is the place for conversation and discussion about speakers and amplifiers, acoustic materials, signal measurement and processing and mobile & handheld de ...	What is Your Favorite Loudspeaker Design? 06/25/2012 1:48 PM by rawlifelivin	67	572
Appliance Technology The Appliance Technology Blog is the place for conversation and discussion about Consumer Electronics; Medical Products; Home & Office Equipment; and Power Tools, Lawn and Garden. Here, you'll f ...	Home Appliance Automation 02/23/2013 12:00 AM by SavvyExacta	51	469
Data Acquisition The Data Acquisition Blog is the place for conversation and discussion about signal conditioning components and systems, digital and analog I/O modules, signal and data conversion and data acquisition ...	What Tops Your Innovation List? 12/27/2011 12:35 PM	80	676
Display Technologies The Display Technologies Blog is the place for conversation and discussion about LCD Displays, OLEDs and LEDs, Mobile Electronics and Touchscreens & Imaging. Here, you'll find everything from appl ...	CES of Your Dreams? 01/13/2012 8:26 AM	75	266
Electronic Components The Electronic Components Blog is the place for conversation and discussion about analog/mixed signal, discrete & power devices, processors, interface & logic, passives, and memory. Here, y ...	Transistor Array Upgrade 09/25/2012 12:00 AM	87	602
Electronic Product Design The Electronic Product Design Blog is the place for conversation and discussion about EDA; DSP, SoC, programmable logic; power sources & conversion; interconnect & packaging; mechatronics; a ...	When Will a Cell Phone Run on Solar Power? 01/18/2012 7:23 AM	71	266
Left2MyOwnDevices The new stories of social computing are shared here. We're exploring mobile devices, embedded computing, wireless sensor networks, and social business from the perspectives of technology, business, ...	When the Open API Changes, Look Out 05/17/2013 12:00 AM by dondingee	38	250
Light & Laser Blog The Laser & Light Blog is the place for conversation and discussion about optoelectronics, fiber optics, lasers, light sources, optics, imaging, electro-optics, and anything else related to the ph ...	Will Lasers Really Make Effective Military Weapons? 01/18/2012 7:23 AM	116	999
Networking & Communications The Networking & Communications Blog is the place for conversation and discussion about power & apps, wireless technology, voice & internet, and network security as they relate to networki ...	A Suggested DIY: The Ghost Phone! 08/22/2012 10:07 AM by HUSH	66	710
Solutions for Industrial Computing The Solutions for Industrial Computing Blog is the place for conversation and discussion about industrial computers, systems and controllers; communications and connectivity; software and control; and ...	Smart Energy Apps Move to ZigBee 09/22/2011 10:00 AM by embeddedreporter	181	735
TeknologikL "Plug it, play it, burn it, rip it" TeknologikL is a place for conversation and discussion about new technologies emerging in consumer electronics with a focus on high-definition video and audio. ...	Five Tablet Apps for Productivity 03/09/2013 12:00 AM by SavvyExacta	131	1292
Wireless Technology Blog The Wireless Technology Blog is the place for conversation and discussion about RF components, microwave systems, wireless networking anything else related to the wireless communication field. It cove ...	Is the Wireless Industry Overstepping on App Ratings? 12/27/2011 12:36 PM	86	2406

Education and Engineering Careers

The Education & Careers Section of CR4 includes forum and blog entries about engineering and technology education including university courses, continuing education and certification programs, primary and secondary schooling, pedagogy and classroom collaboration. It also includes the topics of industry outlooks, personal and professional development, job growth and job searches, and organizational and professional communication.

Blog	Last Blog Entry	Blog Entries	Comments
Engineering Careers The Engineering Careers blog features news and information about job placement, personal and professional development, and industries and locations which are out-pacing the recession.	Is it Time to Work Less? 04/17/2013 9:25 AM by HUSH	50	822
Engineering Communications Engineering Communications is the place for conversation and discussion about communicating effectively at work.	Do Bad Questions Deserve Bad Answers? 09/17/2012 12:54 PM by SavvyExacta	19	230
Engineering Management The Engineering Management Blog is the place for conversation and discussion about engineering and project management, technology forecasting and planning, productivity tools, and safety and security. ...	Top 10 Time Killers 04/26/2013 12:00 AM by Chelsey H	94	855
Engineering...Beyond the Classroom The Engineering...Beyond the Classrom Blog is focused on engineering issues that are important to students and faculty in an educational setting. This is the place for conversation and discussion abou ...	Learn and Network at Trade Shows and Events 05/03/2013 12:00 AM by SavvyExacta	105	1313
The Engineer's Book Club The Engineer's Book Club is a forum to discuss books that cover engineering topics or are of interest to engineers and technical professionals. Featured books will cover topics including engineering, ...	Book Review: The Checklist Manifesto 12/23/2011 9:30 AM by wilmot	21	378

Electrical Engineering

The Electrical Engineering section of CR4 includes forum and blog entries related to sensors and switches, power generation and distribution, test and measurement, alternative and renewable energy sources, etc.

Blog	Last Blog Entry	Blog Entries	Comments
Electrical Components The Electrical Components Blog is the place for conversation and discussion about power generation, distribution and protection; connectors and relays; sensors, RFID & passive components; and magn ...	What Would Make Your Job Better? 12/29/2011 7:10 AM	117	1635
Lab Equipment Blog The Lab Equipment Blog is the place for conversation and discussion about clinical and research labware, environmental technology, test and metrology, and health and safety. Here, you'll find everythi ...	Single Cell Endoscopy 01/10/2012 7:23 AM	109	594
Power Generation and Distribution Blog The Power Generation and Distribution Blog is the place for conversation and discussion about electrical power generation, designing and installing power systems, high voltage power lines, power distr ...	Getting the Skinny on Batteries 08/22/2012 11:11 AM by Chelsey H	132	2718
Shock, Vibration and Noise Blog The Shock, Vibration and Noise Blog is the place for conversation and discussion about shock absorbers, dampers and gas springs; noise control and measurement; vibration/acceleration control systems; ...	Is Vibration Energy Harvesting a Good Idea? 12/29/2011 7:14 AM	71	936
Wire and Cable Technology Blog The Wire and Cable Technology Blog is the place for conversation and discussion about power cables; cable assemblies; cable manufacturing & testing; and cable ducts, trays and accessories. Here, y ...	Too Many Choices? 01/16/2012 9:45 AM	68	866

General

The General section of CR4 is essentially a catch-all. It includes forum and blog entries about subjects on the fringe of core engineering; such education and training, management, your job, the sciences, history; as well as anything that is ‘not engineering’ – sports, TV and movies, music, urban legends, etc.

Blog	Last Blog Entry	Blog Entries	Comments
"On This Day" In Engineering History Tune in to find out about significant engineering events that took place "on this day".	March 11, 1960, Pioneer V Launched from Cape Canaveral 03/11/2013 12:07 PM by LakeGrl	231	810
An Engineer in Paradise This blog was started by accident - a chance mention of silk in a Challenge Question set my mind racing and the first, brief episode was born. The reaction to this and the follow-up episode was positi ...	Episode 13: Biking across the Universe 12/08/2010 5:02 PM by English Rose	13	133
Caption This! Caption This! is a place for engineers to test their wit. Each week the CR4 team will post an interesting or amusing engineering picture. We're looking for your best captions in the comments below. ...	Caption This for 05/17/13 05/16/2013 4:45 PM by Kaplin	211	9307
Challenge Questions Stop in and exercise your brain. Talk about this month's Challenge from Specs & Techs or similar puzzles. So do you have a Challenge Question that could stump the community? Then submit the quest ...	Dropping the Ball: Newsletter Challenge (May 2013) 05/01/2013 12:00 AM	303	26304
Common Purposes What are the Common Purposes? I've dwelt on that question since first reading my alma mater's founding principle "for the purposes of instructing persons, who may choose to apply themselves, in the ...	Be True to your School (Ranking) 05/09/2013 11:44 AM by MillMatt	53	753
Defense & Security Technology The Defense & Security Technology Blog is the place for conversation and discussion about materials; communications & surveillance; electrical/electronic components; and design & assembl ...	Porpoises with Purpose 05/22/2013 3:02 PM by HUSH	69	1101
Derivations Derivations is a place for engineers to better understand the physics behind ubiquitous engineering terms and concepts. As the name implies, each post will, through the process of derivation, attem ...	Never	0	0
Engineering News Latest news of interest to engineers. Sourced from GlobalSpec's Engineering News	How NYC Would Look on Other Planets 05/20/2013 1:12 PM	11937	38608
Great Engineers & Scientists In 1676, Sir Isaac Newton wrote "If I have seen further it is by standing on ye shoulders of Giants." In this blog, we take Newton's words to heart, and recognize the many great engineers and scientis ...	Leonhard Euler Remembered with a Google Doodle 04/15/2013 11:50 AM by LakeGrl	142	444
How to Select Industrial Products This is the place for engineers to learn about and teach others how to select industrial products. The blog is maintained by the Editorial team at IHS GlobalSpec, the company that powers CR4.	Trying to Find 'Fabulous' Light Curtains 04/01/2013 6:05 AM by HUSH	45	127
IHS Product Blog This blog will provide overviews of some of the different offerings from IHS, CR4's parent company.	Datasheets360 Introduction & Tour 03/14/2013 3:12 PM by SavvyExacta	2	1
Notes & Lines Notes & Lines discusses the intersection of math, science, and technology with performing and visual arts. Topics include bizarre instruments, technically-minded musicians, and cross-pollination ...	Montefiore Prescribes Eno 05/03/2013 10:00 AM by Hannes	13	85
OH CR4P! "An expert is a man who has made all the mistakes, which can be made, in a very narrow field." -Niels Bohr These words frame the OH CR4P! blog, a place which encourages engineers to discuss, remini ...	The Not-So-Lovely Love Canal 10/24/2012 12:00 AM by cheme_wordsmithy	58	468
Physics In Film Movies and TV shows, when done right, are great ways to entertain and tell stories. They can be fascinating avenues for experiencing some phenomena we may never actually witness in real life. They c ...	At the Movies (with HUSH) 05/01/2013 10:16 AM by HUSH	5	48
Relativity and Cosmology This is a Blog on relativity and cosmology for engineers and the like. You are welcome to comment upon or question anything said on my website (http://www.relativity-4-engineers.com), in the eBook or ...	One-way Speed of Light 12/18/2012 10:00 AM by Jorrie	136	3667
Rockaholic Adventures Rockaholic Adventures is the place for conversation and discussion about outdoor excursions. You'll also read reviews written from the perspective of today's technologically-advanced outdoorsman - ...	Arctic Offshore Feasibility 04/08/2013 5:00 AM by Shawn	42	559
Roger's Equations This blog will include mathematics, philosophy, general science topics, or whatever I feel like writing about. I encourage discussion and debate as long as it is relevant and polite. Be warned...I am ...	The Scientific Method – Part IV (The Golden Age of Islam) 05/10/2011 2:22 PM by Roger Pink	66	917
TechnoTourist’s Engineering Expeditions Want to travel the world, but don't have time to leave the office? TechnoTourist is here to save the day! Tag along while TechnoTourist visits famous engineering feats around the world. TechnoTourist ...	TechnoTourist Visits the USS Intrepid 11/16/2012 12:00 AM by SavvyExacta	71	437
The CR4 Admin Blog The CR4 Admin Blog keeps you up-to-date with what's happening on CR4: The Engineer's Place for News and Discussion. Read about site updates, the site moderation team, and more.	IHS Colleagues Lead Sustainability Efforts Worldwide 04/26/2013 12:27 PM by HUSH	57	894
The Engineer's Notebook The Engineer's Notebook is a shared blog for entries that don't fit into a specific CR4 blog. Topics may range from grammar to physics and could be research or or an individual's thoughts - like you'd ...	Could You Give Up The Internet? 05/17/2013 12:00 AM by Chelsey H	286	4825
The Tangent Side The science is always wittier on the Tangent Side. Here you'll find puzzles, games, and a hand-drawn webcomic aimed to reveal the humor that sometimes only a technical mind can appreciate. The Tangent ...	The Tangent Side - Defining Life 05/18/2013 12:00 AM by Juzek89	16	154
What Is It? What Is It? is a place for engineers to test their knowledge (and sense of humor). Each week the CR4 team will post an unidentified picture. We're looking for your best (or funniest) guesses at what i ...	What Is It? for 1/27/2013 01/27/2013 12:00 AM	53	1423
WoW Blog (Woman of the Week) Each week this blog will feature a prominent woman who made significant contributions to engineering or science. If you have any women you'd like us to feature please let us know and we'll do our best ...	Sandra Hall Magnus: AIAA Leader and Former Astronaut 01/10/2013 12:00 AM by SavvyExacta	156	431

Instrumentation

The Instrumentation Section of CR4 includes forum and blog entries about measurement and testing systems, laboratory equipment and scientific instruments, controllers, PLCs and oscilloscopes.

Blog	Last Blog Entry	Blog Entries	Comments
Electronic Test Equipment Blog The Electronic Test Equipment Blog is the place for conversation and discussion about test instruments, board & assembly test, inspection & test, test equipment, and anything else related to t ...	Get the Most Out of Your People 01/20/2012 7:51 AM	85	331
Quality Control The Quality Control Blog is the place for conversation and discussion about product inspection technology, quality control methods & software, quality standards and compliance testing, defect prev ...	How Good is Your Service? 01/10/2012 7:22 AM	99	803
Scientific Instruments The Scientific Instruments Blog is the place for conversation and discussion about spectroscopy and chromatography, microscopy and imaging, industrial applications, and metrology and calibration. Here ...	New Year's Resolutions for the Lab? 01/05/2012 10:58 AM	71	379
Sensors & Switches The Sensors & Switches Blog is the place for conversation and discussion about thermal, mechanical & pressure sensors, optical & ultrasonic sensors, electrical and electromagnetic sensors, ...	Could Hackers Take Over Your Car? 01/17/2012 9:46 AM	92	999
Test & Measurement The Test & Measurement Blog is the place for conversation and discussion about materials and product testing, bench testing, inspection, and test equipment & strategies. Here, you'll find ever ...	Time: An Underated Unit of Measure 12/26/2012 12:00 PM by HUSH	95	751

Manufacturing

The Manufacturing Section of CR4 includes forum and blog entries about factory floor work, machine shop production, tools and tooling, industrial assembly, packaging and labeling, automation and robotics, etc.

Blog	Last Blog Entry	Blog Entries	Comments
BRM's Flexible Honing, Surface Finishing, and Deburring Blog BRM's Flexible Honing, Surface Finishing, and Deburring Blog is the place for conversation and discussion about how to solve difficult finishing problems. For over 50 years, Brush Research Manufacturi ...	Cylinder Honing and Engine Block Rebuilds 05/23/2013 8:33 AM by Brush Research	96	66
Elasto Proxy's Sealing Solutions Blog Elasto Proxy's Sealing Solutions Blog is the place for conversation and discussion about the design and custom fabrication of rubber and plastic components. For nearly 25 years, our family-owned com ...	How to Choose Seals for Mobile Specialty Vehicles 05/13/2013 9:09 AM by Doug Sharpe	12	12
Fastening, Joining & Assembly The Fastening, Joining and Assembly Blog is the place for conversation and discussion about fasteners and hardware, design for assembly, adhesives and sealants, and welding and joining technologies. H ...	Your Own Personal Robot 01/19/2012 7:24 AM	61	338
Food & Beverage Technology The Food & Beverage Technology Blog is the place for conversation and discussion about Processing, Packaging/Storage/Preservation, Materials Handling, and Inspection/Quality. Here, you'll find ev ...	Eggstra Opportunities 04/01/2013 12:00 AM by Chelsey H	41	616
Industrial Automation The Industrial Automation Blog is the place for conversation and discussion about machine control, information and intelligence, motors and drives, instruments, sensors and networking. Here, you'll fi ...	The Threat of Negligence 01/12/2012 7:08 AM	86	1596
Industrial MRO The Industrial MRO Blog is the place for conversation and discussion about inventory and asset management, products and services, cost & energy savings and maintenance systems & solutions. Her ...	Does Maintenance's Opinion Matter? 12/30/2011 7:14 AM	71	653
Industrial Processing Equipment Blog The Industrial Processing Equipment Blog is the place for conversation and discussion about fluid and gas handling equipment; thermal processing; solids handling; and filtration, separation and recycl ...	Is Hydro Fracking Causing Earthquakes? 01/24/2012 9:57 AM	87	545
Machine Tools & Metal Working Blog The Machine Tools & Metal Working Blog is the place for conversation and discussion about metal cutting, tools & fixturing, metal forming, grinding, industrial machine control and anything els ...	Does Presetting Pay Off? 01/11/2012 7:06 AM	119	522
Material Handling & Supply Chain Technology Material Handling & Supply Chain Technology is the place for conversation and discussion about conveyors, overhead handling; purchasing & logistics; warehousing & distribution; lift trucks ...	Shipping Speakers (Fragile Electronics) 06/27/2012 9:55 AM by Baxter	152	564
Packaging & Labeling The Packaging & Labeling Blog is the place for conversation and discussion about Automation & Control; Rigid & Flexible Containers; Labeling & Coding; Packing Machinery as used in the ...	How Good is Green? 12/27/2011 12:35 PM	88	840
Process Engineering & Construction Since 2008 SPEC has been publishing our blog to share our knowledge and experience with the process engineering community. Our articles are based on current news and events, client projects, and ch ...	Quantitative Risk Analysis – How to Prevent Incidents like the Explosion in West, Texas 05/08/2013 1:51 PM by jsavage	5	11
Robotic Systems Blog The Robotic Systems Blog is the place for conversation and discussion about industrial robots, programming and controls, sensors & tooling, and robotic safety. Here, you'll find everything from ap ...	Salaries of Automation Professionals 01/20/2012 7:51 AM	116	609
Speaking of Precision Speaking of Precision is a knowledge preservation and thought leadership blog covering the precision machining industry, its materials and services. With over 36 years of hands on experience in ste ...	Get Skills to Work 05/17/2013 12:00 AM by Milo	227	1780

Mechanical Engineering

The Mechanical Engineering Section of CR4 includes forum and blog entries on motion and control, mechanical components, power transmission, etc. This is the place to talk about the function and design of motors, bearings, gears, heaters, pumps, etc.

Blog	Last Blog Entry	Blog Entries	Comments
Drives Blog The Drives Blog is the place for conversation and discussion about Drive Advances & Applications; AC & DC Motor Drives; Drive Tools & Technology; Drives for Motion Control. Here, you'll fi ...	Resolve to Work Smarter in 2012 01/05/2012 11:00 AM	65	878
Hydraulics Blog The Hydraulics Blog is the place for conversation and discussion about pumps and valves, flow control, cylinders, actuators and components, and mobile hydraulics as they relate to hydraulics. Here, yo ...	Got Apps? 01/12/2012 7:07 AM	59	450
Mechanical Components Blog The Mechanical Components Blog is the place for conversation and discussion about parts, tools, and hardware such as bearings and bushings, tools and testing, materials and industrial hardware. Here, ...	Coaster Creation: Building Scream Machines 09/19/2012 10:16 AM by HUSH	119	901
Mechanical Power Transmission The Mechanical Power Transmission Blog is the place for conversation and discussion about Gears & Gearbox Assemblies; Belts, Pulleys, Chains & Sprockets; Brakes, Clutches & Couplings; Desi ...	Hybrid (Flying) Car? 12/28/2011 12:38 PM	65	634
Motion Control Components The Motion Control Components Blog is the place for conversation and discussion about positioning and sensing, motion system hardware, motion controllers and drives and actuators. Here, you'll find ev ...	The People's New Power 01/12/2012 7:07 AM	98	929
Motors Blog The Motors Blog is the place for conversation and discussion about gears all types of motors including AC motors; DC motors; servo, stepper and linear motors; and motor maintenance and efficiency. Her ...	Does Your Company Play the Blame Game? 01/17/2012 9:46 AM	66	1253
Pneumatics Blog The Pneumatics Blog is the place for conversation and discussion about cylinders and actuators; valve manifolds; compressed air and vacuum systems; sensing & measurement; and air supply. Here, you ...	How Important is 'Sustainability'? 12/28/2011 12:38 PM	91	608
Pump Technology Blog The Pump Technology Blog is the place for conversation and discussion about industrial pumps including water and wastewater pumps; controls, operation, maintenance; pump applications. Here, you'll fin ...	Pump Engineer Turned Clever Sleuth 01/18/2012 7:23 AM	74	539
Valve Technology Blog The Valve Technology Blog is the place for conversation and discussion about valve actuators & control; industrial applications; water & wastewater; and power & energy among many others. H ...	Thoughts on the Valve Industry for the New Year? 12/27/2011 12:35 PM	67	517
Workbench Creations Workbench Creations is the place for conversation and discussion about do-it-yourself (DIY) projects. This DIY blog will feature projects completed by its owner as well as projects completed by other ...	Trampoline Net Fastener Repair 01/23/2013 2:41 PM by VickiS	141	1674

New Technologies & Research

The New Technologies and Research Section of CR4 include forum and blog entries focusing on R&D, clinical research and patents, cutting edge technologies such as nanotech and femtotech, etc.

Blog	Last Blog Entry	Blog Entries	Comments
Nano Technology Blog The Nano Technology Blog is the place for conversation and discussion about materials and structured products, devices, manufacturing and commercialization, and R&D. Here, you'll find everything f ...	Should We Update the Calendar? 01/13/2012 8:37 AM	108	560
Semiconductor & MEMS Fabrication The Semiconductor Fabrication Blog is the place for conversation and discussion about manufacturing processing equipment, semiconductor test and measurement, products & services, and semiconductor ...	Notes from Semicon Europa - Scaling Techniques - Part 3 10/15/2012 7:24 AM by amichelen	113	300

Software & Programming

The Software and Programming Section of CR4 includes forum and blog entries on application software, software development, computer programming and the Internet.

Blog	Last Blog Entry	Blog Entries	Comments
Design & Analysis Software The Design & Analysis Software Blog is the place for conversation and discussion about Computer Aided Design (CAD); Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) & prototyping; Computer Aided Engineering ...	Useful Tools for Sustainable Design 01/24/2012 9:58 AM	98	843
Model Something! Model Something is a place for engineers to show off their creative side using a number of different mediums to reproduce objects. Every week, an object of varying complexity will be displayed, read ...	Model Something! 10/18/12 - Halloween! 10/18/2012 11:30 AM by Mizuti	4	57
OpenSource Solutions for Computer Aided Engineering The OpenSource Solutions for Computer Aided Engineering Blog is the place for conversation and discussion about OpenSource Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) resources available for modern personal co ...	OpenSource Rapid Prototyping (3D Printing) 05/07/2012 9:00 AM by cwarner7_11	10	232

Sustainable Engineering

The Sustainable Engineering section of CR4 contains forum and blog entries about engineering concepts that produce buildings, products and services in ways that reduce the use of non-renewable resources, minimize environmental impact, and lower the barriers between people and their environment.

Blog	Last Blog Entry	Blog Entries	Comments
Alternative & Renewable Energy Blog The Alternative & Renewable Energy Blog is the place for conversation and discussion about solar power; fuel cells and hydrogen cells; biofuels such as ethanol; wind, water and geothermal energy; ...	Demand Another Option for Grid Integration 01/17/2012 9:45 AM	184	2329
E&E Exchange Welcome to the Energy & Environment (E&E) Exchange, a blog dedicated to science and engineering topics that are (generally) related to energy and the environment. This blog is meant to encou ...	The Power of the Sun... 10/31/2012 12:00 AM by cheme_wordsmithy	61	730
Environmental Technology The Environmental Technology Blog is the place for conversation and discussion about refuse and recycling, pollution control solutions, hazardous waste and remediation, and environmental sensors. Here ...	Rain, Snow or Neither? Your Choice 01/23/2013 11:09 AM by HUSH	96	1002
Water & Wastewater Systems Water & Wastewater Systems is the place for conversation and discussion about resource management & supply, treatment, facility management & engineering, and conservation. Here, you'll f ...	The Most Promising Water/Wastewater Technology 12/27/2011 12:36 PM	21	251

Transportation

The Transportation section of CR4 includes forum and blog entries about non-flight methods of transportation including cars, trucks, trains, and ships.

Blog	Last Blog Entry	Blog Entries	Comments
Autoholics Your daily fix of automotive news and car-crazy culture. The blog written by gearheads, for gearheads.	2013 Acura RDX Short Take 04/05/2013 8:00 AM by CarDomain	260	2408
Automotive Technology The Automotive Technology Blog is the place for conversation and discussion about electrical/electronic components, materials, design & assembly, and powertrain systems. Here, you'll find ever ...	Making a Sad Benz Happy Again, part 2 05/15/2013 10:23 AM by VickiS	126	2484
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