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.	Last Blog Entry: Planet 9, Wherefore Art Thou? by HUSH on 09/07/2018 12:00 PM	Blog Entries: 250	Comments: 2488
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 ...	Last Blog Entry: Knowledge is Power! A Case Study by SavvyExacta on 09/28/2015 2:30 PM	Blog Entries: 18	Comments: 113

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
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 ...	Last Blog Entry: Documenting the Smell of History by MaggieMc on 04/21/2017 11:00 AM	Blog Entries: 196	Comments: 2254
Courtship Chemistry CR4's only blog that examines social science. This includes anthropology, public health, history, linguistics and psychology. The principles that govern daily human life and interactions are often ove ...	Last Blog Entry: Genetically Modified Babies? by M-ReeD on 12/23/2016 12:00 AM	Blog Entries: 13	Comments: 265
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 ...	Last Blog Entry: The Relationship Between Lack of Sleep and Risky Behavior by M-ReeD on 09/09/2017 12:00 PM	Blog Entries: 53	Comments: 386
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 ...	Last Blog Entry: Tips for Preventing Preventable Hearing Loss by Engineering360 eNewsletter on 05/20/2017 12:00 AM	Blog Entries: 88	Comments: 595
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 human ...	Last Blog Entry: Pizza for Breakfast? by M-ReeD on 02/10/2018 12:00 AM	Blog Entries: 217	Comments: 3529

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 ...	Last Blog Entry: Low GWP Refrigerants — Understanding GWP, GHG, ODP, and Climate Change by Engineering360 eNewsletter on 05/28/2017 12:00 AM	Blog Entries: 76	Comments: 371
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, ...	Last Blog Entry: Defects Actually Strengthen Roman-era Concrete by Engineering360 eNewsletter on 01/23/2017 12:00 AM	Blog Entries: 70	Comments: 481
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 ...	Last Blog Entry: The Significance of Roll Cleaning in Process Equipment by SavvyExacta on 08/29/2016 12:00 AM	Blog Entries: 89	Comments: 936
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 ...	Last Blog Entry: Canada Eliminated the Penny; Is Cash Next? by HUSH on 02/13/2013 2:58 PM	Blog Entries: 57	Comments: 384
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 ...	Last Blog Entry: More Natural Gas is Found in Eastern Med, Raising Hopes by Engineering360 eNewsletter on 03/28/2017 12:00 AM	Blog Entries: 54	Comments: 702
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 ...	Last Blog Entry: Plastic Materials Making Flight Light by QGuy on 10/09/2016 12:00 AM	Blog Entries: 86	Comments: 445
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 ...	Last Blog Entry: Sunlight Powers Oscillating Film by Engineering360 eNewsletter on 09/03/2016 12:00 AM	Blog Entries: 51	Comments: 318

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 ...	Last Blog Entry: Living in a Pig: Mitchell Joachim’s In Vitro Meat Habitat by MaggieMc on 08/22/2017 11:00 AM	Blog Entries: 181	Comments: 1624
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 ...	Last Blog Entry: Ease Your Muscle Strain When Hammering by Engineering360 eNewsletter on 03/20/2017 12:00 AM	Blog Entries: 53	Comments: 380
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 * ...	Last Blog Entry: New High Efficiency Refrigerants for Low Pressure Chillers by geanorm on 04/13/2016 8:00 AM	Blog Entries: 120	Comments: 1257
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 looking f ...	Last Blog Entry: Guess the Architecture for 1/14/2020 by MaggieMc on 01/14/2020 2:00 PM	Blog Entries: 178	Comments: 2451
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 ...	Last Blog Entry: VFD Technology Drives HVAC Efficiency by Engineering360 eNewsletter on 03/24/2016 12:00 AM	Blog Entries: 76	Comments: 709
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 ...	Last Blog Entry: Staying Cool: Increasing the Lifespan of Your Electrical Components by ahorner_22 on 09/17/2017 12:00 AM	Blog Entries: 88	Comments: 685

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 ...	Last Blog Entry: LG's Bluetooth Speaker Plays Music, Floats in the Air by Engineering360 eNewsletter on 01/17/2017 12:00 AM	Blog Entries: 72	Comments: 618
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 ...	Last Blog Entry: IKEA Introduces Smart Home Lighting Products by Engineering360 eNewsletter on 04/17/2017 12:00 AM	Blog Entries: 74	Comments: 608
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 ...	Last Blog Entry: Volvo Plans AI-enabled Vehicles by 2021 by Engineering360 eNewsletter on 07/03/2017 12:00 AM	Blog Entries: 72	Comments: 717
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 ...	Last Blog Entry: Graphene-based Transparent Electrodes for OLED Panels by Engineering360 eNewsletter on 04/30/2017 12:00 AM	Blog Entries: 64	Comments: 336
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 ...	Last Blog Entry: Cobalt Prices Skyrocket After Supply Deficit by Engineering360 eNewsletter on 05/30/2017 12:00 AM	Blog Entries: 85	Comments: 699
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 ...	Last Blog Entry: New Channel Coding Method Developed for 5G Wireless Systems by Engineering360 eNewsletter on 06/30/2017 12:00 AM	Blog Entries: 79	Comments: 445
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, ...	Last Blog Entry: Trillions and Trillions of Devices Everywhere by dondingee on 11/25/2013 12:00 AM	Blog Entries: 32	Comments: 270
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 ...	Last Blog Entry: Epilog Laser Introduces New Fusion Maker Laser System by Epilog Laser on 10/09/2022 4:00 AM	Blog Entries: 98	Comments: 1205
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 ...	Last Blog Entry: Help Grow the IoT with TE Connectivity by TE_Connectivity on 09/12/2021 12:05 AM	Blog Entries: 84	Comments: 1100
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 ...	Last Blog Entry: Programmable Logic Controllers In Practical Application by ahorner_22 on 02/10/2019 12:01 AM	Blog Entries: 84	Comments: 767
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. ...	Last Blog Entry: Dawn of the Balance Scooter by HUSH on 12/02/2015 10:30 AM	Blog Entries: 124	Comments: 1322
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 ...	Last Blog Entry: Wi-Fi Crunch? Ceiling Lights Expand Data Networks by Abdallah Khreishah on 06/24/2018 12:00 AM	Blog Entries: 96	Comments: 2482

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 that offer opportunity.	Last Blog Entry: ASME Career Center -- April Showers, May Flowers! by ASME Career Center on 05/09/2021 1:00 AM	Blog Entries: 80	Comments: 1249
Engineering Communications Engineering Communications is the place for conversation and discussion about communicating effectively at work.	Last Blog Entry: Brain Science of Is and Es by Chelsey H on 08/25/2016 12:00 AM	Blog Entries: 23	Comments: 280
Engineering Homework Help Submit questions to: CR4homework@ieeeglobalspec.com. Key requirements * State the entire problem or question clearly. Include all relevant information such as your engineering experience and the co ...	Last Blog Entry: Clapeyron's Theorem of Three Moments on 09/27/2019 3:53 PM	Blog Entries: 1	Comments: 5
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. ...	Last Blog Entry: Working Through Challenges to Increase Supply Chain Efficiency by ahorner_22 on 09/06/2020 12:00 AM	Blog Entries: 93	Comments: 1002
Engineering...Beyond the Classroom The Engineering...Beyond the Classroom Blog focuses on engineering issues that are important to students and faculty regarding educational. Converse about educational or research technologies, tools o ...	Last Blog Entry: The Numeracy Problem is Hurting Our Purchases by MaggieMc on 06/08/2017 5:00 PM	Blog Entries: 117	Comments: 1759
In the Classroom and Beyond: How Schools can Benefit from Lasers Discover how CO2 laser technology is being used in educational environments around the world.	Never	Blog Entries: 0	Comments: 0
In the Classroom and Beyond: How Schools can Benefit from Lasers CO2 laser machines, like the new Fusion Edge from Epilog Laser, are an ideal addition to the classroom as they bring together engineering, design, and project creation. Incorporating this versatile te ...	Never	Blog Entries: 0	Comments: 0
The CR4 Book Club The CR4 Book Club is a forum to discuss fiction and non-fiction books that have science, engineering or technology thematic elements. The club will read and discuss several books a year. All CR4 users ...	Last Blog Entry: Book Club Discussion: Dark Matter by Blake Crouch by Bayes on 10/31/2016 12:00 AM	Blog Entries: 19	Comments: 400

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 ...	Last Blog Entry: What is a Photoelectric Sensor? by ahorner_22 on 07/07/2019 12:01 AM	Blog Entries: 137	Comments: 1806
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 ...	Last Blog Entry: Glowing Tumors Help Surgeons Cut Out Brain Cancer by Engineering360 eNewsletter on 12/22/2016 12:00 AM	Blog Entries: 72	Comments: 598
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 ...	Last Blog Entry: War of the Currents by ahorner_22 on 04/07/2019 12:01 AM	Blog Entries: 147	Comments: 2932
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; ...	Last Blog Entry: Play an Instrument? You May React Faster as a Result by Engineering360 eNewsletter on 02/02/2017 12:00 AM	Blog Entries: 70	Comments: 994
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 ...	Last Blog Entry: The igus e-spool – the next generation of the cable reel by erathburn on 11/11/2018 12:01 AM	Blog Entries: 76	Comments: 924

General Discussion

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".	Last Blog Entry: April 11, 1976 – The First Apple Computer is Released by RSBenner on 04/11/2019 12:00 AM	Blog Entries: 208	Comments: 892
Abe's Blog This is an eclectic blog. Not only will I talk about technologies, engineering, nanotechnology, but also about education, music, art, and other human endeavors. After all, humans are not only engineer ...	Last Blog Entry: Who Will Win the World Cup? Statisticians Take a Guess by amichelen on 06/18/2018 4:39 PM	Blog Entries: 10	Comments: 281
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 ...	Last Blog Entry: Episode 13: Biking across the Universe by English Rose on 12/08/2010 5:02 PM	Blog Entries: 13	Comments: 132
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 ...	Last Blog Entry: Dogs on the Brain by MaggieMc on 03/13/2017 10:00 AM	Blog Entries: 214	Comments: 2178
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 ...	Last Blog Entry: Snail Race (November 2023 Challenge Question) on 10/31/2023 12:00 AM	Blog Entries: 429	Comments: 30770
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 ...	Last Blog Entry: Modern Living Through Chemistry? Electronics? Agriculture? by MillMatt on 08/10/2013 12:12 PM	Blog Entries: 44	Comments: 803
CR4 Welcome Wagon Best practices to getting the most from your CR4 experience.	Last Blog Entry: Be excellent to each other on 11/21/2021 12:00 AM	Blog Entries: 5	Comments: 20
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 ...	Last Blog Entry: The U.S. Air Force's Secret Spaceplane Touches Down After Two Years in Orbit by Engineering360 eNewsletter on 05/24/2017 12:00 AM	Blog Entries: 99	Comments: 1652
Derivations A place for deriving stuff. We take requests.	Last Blog Entry: Physicists Create a Fluid With Negative Mass by Bayes on 04/20/2017 8:30 AM	Blog Entries: 41	Comments: 409
Editor's Desk The editors of Engineering360 and Electronics360 will share their thoughts with you in this blog. Check back for sneak peaks, behind-the-scenes, and insight.	Last Blog Entry: John Glenn Dies at Age 95 by wagman262 on 12/08/2016 5:17 PM	Blog Entries: 63	Comments: 362
Engineering News Latest news of interest to engineers. Sourced from GlobalSpec's Engineering News	Last Blog Entry: Post-Fukushima Japan Looks to Water to Solve Energy Issues on 11/18/2014 3:00 PM	Blog Entries: 7836	Comments: 43704
Five Ways to Make Your Employees Feel Valued Making employees feel valued has become more important than ever before.	Last Blog Entry: Five Ways to Make Your Employees Feel Valued by ahorner_22 on 02/21/2021 12:00 AM	Blog Entries: 1	Comments: 7
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 ...	Last Blog Entry: The First Lady of Structural Engineering by MaggieMc on 11/28/2016 4:00 PM	Blog Entries: 123	Comments: 504
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 IEEE GlobalSpec, the company that powers CR4.	Last Blog Entry: Trying to Find 'Fabulous' Light Curtains by HUSH on 04/01/2013 6:05 AM	Blog Entries: 33	Comments: 127
IHS Product Design Blog This blog will provide overviews of some of the different offerings from IHS Markit.	Last Blog Entry: Register to Learn About Key Changes in the 2021 Edition of the ASME BPVC by sue on 04/11/2021 12:10 AM	Blog Entries: 5	Comments: 8
In the Classroom and Beyond: How Schools can Benefit from Lasers Discover how CO2 laser technology is being used in educational environments around the world.	Never	Blog Entries: 0	Comments: 0
In the Classroom and Beyond: How Schools can Benefit from Lasers CO2 laser machines, like the new Fusion Edge from Epilog Laser, are an ideal addition to the classroom as they bring together engineering, design, and project creation. Incorporating this versatile te ...	Never	Blog Entries: 0	Comments: 0
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 ...	Last Blog Entry: The Bed Bug App by M-ReeD on 01/05/2019 12:00 AM	Blog Entries: 43	Comments: 430
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, reminisc ...	Last Blog Entry: The Day the U.S. Air Force Dropped a Nuclear Bomb on South Carolina by RSBenner on 04/23/2019 7:34 AM	Blog Entries: 71	Comments: 701
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 ...	Last Blog Entry: Back to the Future Tech - How Do We Compare? by cheme_wordsmithy on 10/23/2015 7:00 AM	Blog Entries: 11	Comments: 92
Rockaholic Adventures Rockaholic Adventures is the place for conversation and discussion about geologic phenomena and mountaineering excursions. You'll also read reviews written from the perspective of today's technolog ...	Last Blog Entry: Morphology of Olympus Mons by Shawn on 12/05/2016 2:42 PM	Blog Entries: 44	Comments: 610
Roger's Equations This blog is all about science and technology (with occasional math thrown in for fun). The goal of this blog is to try and pass on the sense of excitement and wonder I feel when I read about these to ...	Last Blog Entry: A Gravitational Wave Observatory in Space by Bayes on 03/18/2016 9:42 AM	Blog Entries: 155	Comments: 1760
Techie Mommy Techie Mommy is a blog designed to discuss children, parents, and the technological world surrounding them. You’ll see articles that reflect on topics from screen time to STEM, toys to education ...	Last Blog Entry: Backpack Trackers by Reese on 01/24/2019 10:00 AM	Blog Entries: 10	Comments: 165
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 ...	Last Blog Entry: Thank Goodness for Smartphones? by BestInShow on 08/03/2018 8:00 AM	Blog Entries: 76	Comments: 576
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.	Last Blog Entry: Editing Time for Posts Increased to 30 Minutes on 09/14/2018 9:45 AM	Blog Entries: 92	Comments: 1554
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 ...	Last Blog Entry: Some thoughts on telecommuting during a pandemic by M-ReeD on 03/20/2020 9:07 AM	Blog Entries: 530	Comments: 9019
The Standard "The Standard", operated by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), is a blog that will feature posts that will highlight recent developments, hot topics, and news related to standards. C ...	Last Blog Entry: Follow up: Women's Lacrosse Headgear Standard Set for Second Ballot by KevinCassidy on 11/13/2014 11:54 AM	Blog Entries: 3	Comments: 13
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 ...	Last Blog Entry: The Tangent Side - Therapy for Physicists by Juzek89 on 06/29/2013 12:00 AM	Blog Entries: 21	Comments: 196
What Is It? What Is It? is a place for engineers to test their knowledge (and sense of humor). Each week (or month, or...) the CR4 team will post an unidentified picture of an object, tool, animal, something. We' ...	Last Blog Entry: New Year, New 'What Is It?' (January 2019) on 01/07/2019 11:00 AM	Blog Entries: 71	Comments: 1928
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 ...	Last Blog Entry: Woman of the Week – Elsie Shutt by lmno24 on 01/20/2020 4:30 PM	Blog Entries: 219	Comments: 745

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 ...	Last Blog Entry: Logarithmic Amplifier Chip Design and Application Considerations by Engineering360 eNewsletter on 05/03/2017 12:00 AM	Blog Entries: 63	Comments: 353
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 ...	Last Blog Entry: Automated 3D Inspection of Connectors by Engineering360 eNewsletter on 05/13/2017 12:00 AM	Blog Entries: 98	Comments: 982
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 ...	Last Blog Entry: Detecting Arthritis with Aerospace Technology by Engineering360 eNewsletter on 02/16/2017 12:00 AM	Blog Entries: 65	Comments: 441
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, ...	Last Blog Entry: Quick, Easy and Effective Power Monitoring by Gianluca Fanchini on 05/14/2017 12:00 AM	Blog Entries: 93	Comments: 1069
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 ...	Last Blog Entry: Counterfeiters Can Produce Undetectable Fake U.S. Money by HUSH on 08/31/2016 8:55 AM	Blog Entries: 87	Comments: 802

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
3D Printing Wondering what's new with additive manufacturing? Check out this blog!	Last Blog Entry: Additive Manufacturing: Advantages and Disadvantages by ahorner_22 on 10/06/2019 12:01 AM	Blog Entries: 9	Comments: 44
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 ...	Last Blog Entry: Diamond Tools for Surface Finishing and Deburring by Brush Research on 08/10/2015 3:32 PM	Blog Entries: 68	Comments: 100
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 ...	Last Blog Entry: Self-healing Cement for Well Casings by Engineering360 eNewsletter on 03/05/2017 12:00 AM	Blog Entries: 67	Comments: 401
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 eve ...	Last Blog Entry: Clear coffee? But how? And why? by lmno24 on 04/20/2017 12:39 PM	Blog Entries: 73	Comments: 1157
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 ...	Last Blog Entry: Is Sustainable Manufacturing the Right Move for Your Operation? by ahorner_22 on 01/15/2021 12:00 AM	Blog Entries: 94	Comments: 1662
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 ...	Last Blog Entry: 5 Things to Consider When Choosing An Electronics Repair Company by ahorner_22 on 08/19/2018 12:00 AM	Blog Entries: 73	Comments: 727
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 ...	Last Blog Entry: What Chemical Lab Equipment is Most Popular Among Engineers? by Engineering360 eNewsletter on 06/08/2017 12:00 AM	Blog Entries: 71	Comments: 594
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 ...	Last Blog Entry: Why Will a Laser be the Most Popular Tool in My Makerspace? by Epilog Laser on 02/06/2022 5:00 AM	Blog Entries: 99	Comments: 592
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 ...	Last Blog Entry: Four Supply Chain Challenges and Solutions by ahorner_22 on 12/09/2018 12:01 AM	Blog Entries: 111	Comments: 655
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 ...	Last Blog Entry: Pressurized Liquid Poised to Alter Blow-molding Landscape by Engineering360 eNewsletter on 09/07/2016 12:00 AM	Blog Entries: 76	Comments: 842
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 ...	Last Blog Entry: Rhode Island Tax Code: What Manufacturers Don’t Know but Should by jsavage on 01/23/2014 4:07 PM	Blog Entries: 5	Comments: 20
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 ...	Last Blog Entry: Delivery Bots Dash Around D.C. Sidewalks by MaggieMc on 04/14/2017 11:00 AM	Blog Entries: 99	Comments: 754
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 ...	Last Blog Entry: What About the Chips? by Milo on 08/06/2019 12:00 PM	Blog Entries: 303	Comments: 2581

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.

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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 ...	Last Blog Entry: One-stop Automation Shopping at Automate 2015 by Engineering360 eNewsletter on 04/20/2015 12:00 AM	Blog Entries: 55	Comments: 882
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 ...	Last Blog Entry: Key Differences Between Hydraulics and Pneumatics by ahorner_22 on 10/20/2019 12:01 AM	Blog Entries: 49	Comments: 466
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, ...	Last Blog Entry: Protect Your Machine and the Environment by Ditching External Lubrication by erathburn on 08/19/2018 12:00 AM	Blog Entries: 92	Comments: 913
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 ...	Last Blog Entry: ACME Lead Screw Systems Lead to Low Friction, High Efficiency by erathburn on 05/20/2018 12:01 AM	Blog Entries: 53	Comments: 632
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 ...	Last Blog Entry: Portable Device Harvests Energy from Chaotic Motion by Engineering360 eNewsletter on 02/01/2016 12:00 AM	Blog Entries: 88	Comments: 936
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 ...	Last Blog Entry: Goal: Let's Elevate the Status of Manufacturing by Engineering360 eNewsletter on 11/23/2016 12:00 AM	Blog Entries: 66	Comments: 1290
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 ...	Last Blog Entry: Can Air Power Help Reduce Deadly Police Chases? by Engineering360 eNewsletter on 09/14/2015 12:00 AM	Blog Entries: 74	Comments: 646
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 ...	Last Blog Entry: Adaptive Drill Bit May Help Ease Downhole Dysfunction by Engineering360 eNewsletter on 04/03/2017 12:00 AM	Blog Entries: 69	Comments: 589
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 ...	Last Blog Entry: Applying Engineering Innovation to the Water Crisis by Engineering360 eNewsletter on 03/10/2017 12:00 AM	Blog Entries: 73	Comments: 605
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 ...	Last Blog Entry: mkii Archer Automaton by Del the cat on 11/09/2023 5:45 AM	Blog Entries: 160	Comments: 2225

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.

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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 ...	Last Blog Entry: Nanoexperts: Nano-regulation Needs Help by Engineering360 eNewsletter on 02/23/2014 12:01 PM	Blog Entries: 70	Comments: 558
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 ...	Last Blog Entry: Graphene "Copy Machine" Creates Cheap Semiconductor Wafers by Engineering360 eNewsletter on 05/12/2017 12:00 AM	Blog Entries: 78	Comments: 332

Software & Programming

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

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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 ...	Last Blog Entry: Can HTML Code be Considered an Art Form? by RedTopTech on 05/12/2017 2:12 PM	Blog Entries: 82	Comments: 974
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 ...	Last Blog Entry: Model Something! 10/18/12 - Halloween! by Mizuti on 10/18/2012 11:30 AM	Blog Entries: 4	Comments: 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 ...	Last Blog Entry: OpenSource Rapid Prototyping (3D Printing) by cwarner7_11 on 05/07/2012 9:00 AM	Blog Entries: 10	Comments: 234

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.

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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; ...	Last Blog Entry: Progress in Key Areas of Sustainability for 2016 by Engineering360 eNewsletter on 04/18/2017 12:00 AM	Blog Entries: 222	Comments: 2564
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 encoura ...	Last Blog Entry: Mr. Trash Wheel Cleans Up the Baltimore Waterfront by HUSH on 03/16/2017 2:12 PM	Blog Entries: 73	Comments: 1076
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 ...	Last Blog Entry: Best Practices in Eco-Friendly Innovation for Manufacturing and Materials Handling Industries by ahorner_22 on 04/23/2017 12:00 AM	Blog Entries: 110	Comments: 1589
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 ...	Last Blog Entry: Five Lessons for Engineers from California's Massive Drought by Engineering360 eNewsletter on 07/10/2017 12:00 AM	Blog Entries: 56	Comments: 507

Transportation

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

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Autoholics Your daily fix of automotive news and car-crazy culture. The blog written by gearheads, for gearheads.	Last Blog Entry: 2013 Acura RDX Short Take by CarDomain on 04/05/2013 8:00 AM	Blog Entries: 224	Comments: 2409
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 ...	Last Blog Entry: Algorithms Under Control: The Efforts to Help Self-driving Cars Remain Ethical via the Trolley Problem by IronWoman on 02/28/2018 1:37 PM	Blog Entries: 187	Comments: 3334
Hemmings Motor News Blog Hemmings Motor News has been around since 1954. We're proud of our heritage, but we're also more than the Hemmings full of classifieds that your father subscribed to. Aside from new editorial content ...	Last Blog Entry: Automotive Hall of Fame Rethinks How It Recognizes Industry's Leaders by dstrohl on 02/23/2023 5:00 AM	Blog Entries: 1960	Comments: 8416
Maritime Technology The CR4 source for all nautical topics—from boating and shipping, on salt or freshwater, for fun or commerce—all aspects of marine engineering and technology reside here. This also include ...	Last Blog Entry: The Sailboat Diaries: Setting Sail, part 1 by HUSH on 07/31/2018 11:07 AM	Blog Entries: 7	Comments: 70
MotorBeat MotorBeat covers the latest developments in car manufacturing, and technological advancements in transportation as a whole. The blog will help automotive enthusiasts and drivers to get a glimpse of ...	Last Blog Entry: IHS Expects Hydrogen Car Sales Boost by 2027 by Jordan Perch on 06/21/2016 6:26 AM	Blog Entries: 74	Comments: 797
Motorz How many times have you watched automotive how-to shows on cable TV and wondered how they make it look so easy, and where did they get all those expensive tools? If you're like most automotive enthu ...	Last Blog Entry: The Diesel Episode by motorztv on 08/23/2013 12:00 AM	Blog Entries: 21	Comments: 71

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Relativity and Cosmology This is a Blog on relativity and cosmology for engineers and the like. My website "Relativity-4-Engineers" has more in-depth stuff. Comments/questions of a general nature should preferably be posted ...	Last Blog Entry: Pesky Ellipse Circumference by Jorrie on 10/04/2020 6:10 AM	Blog Entries: 135	Comments: 4049
Elasto Proxy's Sealing Solutions Blog Elasto Proxy's Sealing Solutions Blog is the place for conversation and discussion about the design and manufacturing of rubber and plastic parts and products. In addition to regular content from Elas ...	Last Blog Entry: Foam Rubber vs. Sponge Rubber: What's the Difference? by Doug Sharpe on 07/03/2020 4:20 PM	Blog Entries: 126	Comments: 438
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. G ...	Last Blog Entry: Caption This for 3/6/2020 by MaggieMc on 03/06/2020 4:45 PM	Blog Entries: 555	Comments: 21129

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