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Additive manufacturing: Ukraine's game changer? 5:09

2M ago5:09

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3D printing, or additive manufacturing as it’s known in the industry, have revolutionized warfare, as seen in the current Ukraine Russia conflict. The ability to mass-produce first-person view drones in the thousands has created a new battlefield, where traditional doctrines about armor and logistics have been changed forever. Not only do the drone…

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Scaled Composites’ Vanguard may be the 21st Century equivalent to the Cold War F-5 3:34

2M ago3:34

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Northrup Grumman subsidiary Scaled Composites have created a small single-pilot fighter jet, the Vanguard. It could be the 21st century version of the the 1960's F-5 Freedom Fighter: low cost, but high-performance. * * * Want to watch this podcast as a video? End of the Line is available on engineering.com TV along with all of our other shows such …

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Are there too many space launch providers? 4:19

2M ago4:19

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The market for orbital launch services is considerable, but limited. Is the room for all the players? * * * Want to watch this podcast as a video? End of the Line is available on engineering.com TV along with all of our other shows such as This Week in Engineering, Designing the Future, and, Manufacturing the Future.…

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Can AI fix Aviation, and Boeing? 4:23

2M ago4:23

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As software controlling everything from video games to jet airliners has become too complex to make completely error proof, the move to increasing flight automation continues to carry risk. No one knows this more than Boeing, but the fundamental problem of systems that are too complex for humans to check means that safety may ultimately be handed o…

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Boeing’s, and NASA’s Dilemma With Starliner 3:58

2M ago3:58

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There is plenty of talk in the mainstream media about the technical issues with the Boeing Starliner spacecraft, but the real engineering issue is not rooted in pressure vessels, valves or lines. It’s management. Starliner has launched previously to the international Space Station uncrewed, so the capability for fully autonomous flight exists at Bo…

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The Facetmobile Light Airplane: Why Didn't it Ever Take Off? 4:07

4M ago4:07

4:07

Barnaby Wainfan designed a radically different lifting body light aircraft over 30 years ago, that exhibited superior performance in almost every metric: speed, lifting capacity, interior volume, stall performance and centre of gravity tolerance. It’s also cheap and easy to build. His designs are much talked about at the annual Oshkosh fly in for a…

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3D Printing: When Does This Technology Deliver on Its Promise? 9:15

4M ago9:15

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Very few technologies in manufacturing have ever offered as much as 3D printing. Additive manufacturing is revolutionary in the way that computer numerical controlled machining was 50 years ago, and for some high-value industries, it’s a standard production tool. But it’s been around for over 25 years in usable forms, and in the high-volume mass pr…

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Tailgates were better in the 1970's 3:23

5M ago3:23

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Before there were SUVs, there were station wagons, and millions of families loved the fake wood panelling, roof rack, but importantly, a comfortable ride with plenty of hauling capacity. In the age before the SUV, this was a hotly contested market for the Detroit Three. Ford claimed to own this segment, and a major selling feature was their innovat…

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When will we get to ride into suborbital space? 3:09

5M ago3:09

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The dream of every space enthusiast everywhere has been that spaceships would be, Starliners - craft that you could climb into, buckle up, and fly into orbit, a little like the way we use jets and airports. Fuel the vehicle, light the engines and go. This may happen someday, but not anytime soon. * * * Want to watch this podcast as a video? End of …

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Tesla backs away from the giant “gigacasted” chassis 4:14

5M ago4:14

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The invention of gigantic diecasting machines has made it possible for Tesla to cast front and rear subframe assemblies as a single unit. But the predicted move to a single large diecast chassis for the upcoming small vehicle project appears to have been abandoned, according to a recent Reuters report. While technically possible, there are serious …

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Next Gen cars in NASCAR: it’s less about engineering and more about driving 4:31

5M ago4:31

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Technical innovation in NASCAR has been a feature of the sport since its inception in 1949. Finding a competitive edge meant pushing rules to their limits and beyond, making mechanics as much the stars of the sport is drivers. Today’s next-generation NASCAR cup series cars however, are factory built, largely interchangeable and are no longer fabric…

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The EV market is in trouble. And it’s going to get worse before it gets better. 4:10

5M ago4:10

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If you follow the electric vehicle market anywhere in the world today, it’s pretty much bad news these days. That’s especially true in America, where slowing production and layoffs at Tesla, Ford and GM are the inevitable result of dramatically softening sales. The demand for lower-priced vehicles is high, but with current technology, so is the EV …

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To Get Robots in Every Home, It’s About Actuators, Not AI 4:02

6M ago4:02

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Everyone wants the universal household robot. According to Jim Anderton, for widespread adoption, they are going to have to have a price point that allows monthly financing or lease payments that are roughly similar to a car, suggesting that manufacturers will need to retail units in the neighbourhood of $ 40,000 to get widescale uptake. If designe…

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Only Three Technologies Matter Now. Here’s Why. 4:32

6M ago4:32

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The 20th century was defined by engineering. Mass production of consumer goods, atomic energy, and the development of computer data processing built the world we know today. In the 21st century, three technologies will define the future: controlled nuclear fusion, artificial intelligence, and a specific class of robot: humanoid, general purpose, el…

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Iran's slow moving drones 4:40

6M ago4:40

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Iran launched a mass drone attack on Israel, with some of the slowest flying offensive aerial vehicles deployed since the Zeppelin raids of World War I. The result was the loss of the majority of the drones, with very little damage inflicted on targets. But the attack served a useful political purpose for Tehran, and it suggests that massed attacks…

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MacGyvering Drones: Ukraine Converts Light Aircraft into Missiles 3:43

7M ago3:43

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A Ukrainian made reduction light sport aircraft, the Aeroprakt A-22, appears to have been the platform for a drone attack on a Russian factory in Tataristan, only 800 miles behind the lines and deep inside Russia. While hardly a high-performance platform for drone conversion, these are light sport aircraft has several advantages. The aircraft is ch…

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SpaceX Is Getting Closer to Success with Starship 4:09

7M ago4:09

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The third test flight of the SpaceX Starship system ended in in the loss of the vehicle as both booster and the orbital vehicle failed. But both booster and space vehicle were far closer to mission success than either of the first two test flights, and changes are underway for flight four. According to Jim Anderton, the reaction of the engineering …

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No, Boeing is not in crisis 3:56

8M ago3:56

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In complex systems, especially in aviation, it’s rarely possible to single out an individual or corporate unit for failures like those seen on Boeing aircraft recently. Several media outlets have been talking about a “bad week for Boeing” with Boeing aircraft losing wheels, experiencing engine fires and dropping vertically while in cruising flight,…

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Manufacturing quality assurance: what no one will talk about 3:56

8M ago3:56

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A recent CNN story about a former Boeing employee who refuses to fly on the Boeing 737 Max went viral, throwing fuel on the fire over quality issues at the company. For manufacturing professionals, missing bolts — although serious — are not especially surprising. It’s not widely understood, but it is true that even 100% human visual inspection of a…

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High car MSRP? Japan has an answer 5:07

8M ago5:07

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Kei cars are cute, fun, affordable and not available in America. * * * Want to watch this podcast as a video? End of the Line is available on engineering.com TV along with all of our other shows such as This Week in Engineering, Designing the Future, and, Manufacturing the Future.Engineering.com

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Obsolescence is the real cause of e-waste 3:46

8M ago3:46

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Things are becoming obsolete, faster. Why? * * * Want to watch this podcast as a video? End of the Line is available on engineering.com TV along with all of our other shows such as This Week in Engineering, Designing the Future, and, Manufacturing the Future.Engineering.com

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What’s wrong with Boeing? 4:12

9M ago4:12

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It isn’t culture, profitability or accounting. It’s the nature of the business. * * * Want to watch this podcast as a video? End of the Line is available on engineering.com TV along with all of our other shows such as This Week in Engineering, Designing the Future, and, Manufacturing the Future.Engineering.com

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Dude, where’s my spaceplane? 3:47

9M ago3:47

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Hypersonic commercial space planes are just within reach using current technology, with a leading propulsion contender being Reaction Engines’ SABRE combined cycle power plant. * * * Want to watch this podcast as a video? End of the Line is available on engineering.com TV along with all of our other shows such as This Week in Engineering, Designing…

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Nuclear batteries are here. But they're about more than smart phones and smoke detectors. 2:48

9M ago2:48

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The Betavolt radioisotope-powered battery doesn't have great power output — but it is continuous, suggesting that this technology would be a complement to lithium-ion batteries in many applications such as industrial self-powered sensors. * * * Want to watch this podcast as a video? End of the Line is available on engineering.com TV along with all …

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Electric Vehicle Demand Is Lagging, and There Is One Reason Why 4:10

9M ago4:10

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With Ford’s recent production cut for the F-150 Lightning all-electric pickup, many industry analysts are expressing doubt about the continued growth of demand for EVs in America. With pickup trucks representing the highest volume and highest profit margin segment in the U.S. auto industry, why is demand for an electric version slowing? * * * Want …

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The Boeing Issue Isn’t About Bolts 3:58

9M ago3:58

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The recent failure of a plug door in an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 generated lots of speculation about the cause of this unusual failure. As is frequently the case when components fall off aircraft, fasteners were immediately brought into question. Whether or not the plugs were positively fastened to the airframe is still in question, but the mains…

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Is the Robinson R22 Helicopter Dangerous? 4:28

10M ago4:28

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The Robinson R22 and its larger sibling the R44, are two of the most widely produced light helicopters in the world. They are relatively cheap to buy, and have low operating costs, making them popular with flight schools, private pilots and law enforcement agencies. They also have a reputation for crashes. * * * Want to watch this podcast as a vide…

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Why are so many EV Owners Unhappy? 3:58

10M ago3:58

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EV’s are the future of motoring. Quiet, smooth, no pollution and no gas. Performance? With both high horsepower and very high torque off idle, we know that electric vehicles are fast and quick. So what’s not to like? * * * Want to watch this podcast as a video? End of the Line is available on engineering.com TV along with all of our other shows suc…

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A Christmas Carol, Holly, and Mary. 41:57

10M ago41:57

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After her recent break-up, Sally has had a difficult Christmas. The last thing she needs is stranger danger in the form of Christmas past, present, and future. Carol was played by Isaura Barbé-Brown. Holly was played by Laura Bay. Mary was played by Polly Kemp. The train manager was played by Kwame Darko. Sally was played by Zara Day. The episode w…

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The PGA is Reining in Long Hitters With New Golf Balls 4:29

11M ago4:29

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*This is our last episode of 2023! We'll be back again the week of January 8th.* Golf equipment, particularly golf balls, have seen significant impact of technological advancements, leading to longer driving distances. This trend poses challenges for golf course design as courses struggle to accommodate the increased length. To address this, the PG…

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The Rocket With the Perfect Record? Hint: It's not at SpaceX. 4:00

11M ago4:00

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The Saturn 1 project originated with a U.S. Army requirement for a heavy lift launch vehicle in the late 1950s and was ready for initial test flights shortly after President Kennedy announced the Apollo moon landing program. The timing was perfect, since the program needed launch vehicles to test Apollo flight hardware a fast as possible. Reliabili…

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This Pickup Could Be the Future, and Should Be 4:24

11M ago4:24

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If you live in Southeast Asia, you have multiple options for low-cost motor vehicles that are unavailable in North America. An example is the very utilitarian Toyota pickup, the IMV 0, which has a base price as low as as US$10,000. High style it isn’t, but as a utility vehicle, it combines a very practical form factor with economy and solid enginee…

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SpaceX Starship Test Flight Explodes, But Hot Staging Worked 4:47

11M ago4:47

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While the second test flight of the SpaceX Starship space launch system ended with the explosion of both booster and spacecraft, perhaps the most technically challenging aspect of the mission, hot staging, operated perfectly. Hot staging simplifies rocket design by eliminating ullage rockets and associated sequencers, but it’s hard on the booster s…

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Episode 26: The Marvels Review 58:06

11M ago58:06

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Episode 55: In this episode we discuss The Marvels, give our full review and much more!!! RAW-COMICS.SQUARE.SITE RAWCOMICS-CHICAGO.MYSHOPIFY.COM CALEXO.CO

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Episode 25: Loki Season 2 Review 42:43

11M ago42:43

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Episode 54: In this episode we discuss the amazing season finale of Loki, what we think it means for the MCU going forward and much more!! RAW-COMICS.SQUARE.SITE RAWCOMICS-CHICAGO.MYSHOPIFY.COM CALEXO.CO

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Why There’s Nothing to Fear From AI 3:40

12M ago3:40

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Fear that artificial intelligence will replace humans and create a miserable and dystopian world has been a staple of science fiction like the Terminator's Skynet. But will it actually happen? Faith in technology is the cornerstone of modern society and from the perspective of the average user, including engineers, computer software already operate…

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Are Heat Pumps the Answer for Clean Heat? It Depends. 3:36

12M ago3:36

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Heat pumps have been around for residential heating and cooling for decades, but the movement toward carbon-free energy has made them more relevant than ever. Compared to purely electric heat, heat pumps are four to five times more efficient. But can they actually replace the combustion of fossil fuels like natural gas, propane or kerosene? That de…

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The Biden Administration Wants More EVs. Is It Willing to Use Emergency Powers to Get Them? 3:32

12M ago3:32

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On March 31, 2022, the Biden Administration announced several measures to address the spike in oil prices caused by the Ukraine war, and slipped in an unusual measure: the Defence Production Act. The DPA is normally used in times of war to authoritatively allocate raw materials and finished goods according to a priority system to ensure that the mi…

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Episode 24: Loki Ep. 2-5 Review 59:39

12M ago59:39

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Episode 53: In this episode we review season 2 episodes 2-5 of Loki! RAW-COMICS.SQUARE.SITE RAWCOMICS-CHICAGO.MYSHOPIFY.COM CALEXO.CO

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Episode 23: Loki 39:42

12M ago39:42

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Episode 52: In this episode we talk about season 2 episode 1 of Loki! RAW-COMICS.SQUARE.SITE RAWCOMICS-CHICAGO.MYSHOPIFY.COM CALEXO.CO

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Episode 22: Ahsoka Parts 7 & 8 Review 50:58

12M ago50:58

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Episode 51: In this episode we discuss and review parts 7 & 8 of Ahsoka! RAW-COMICS.SQUARE.SITE RAWCOMICS-CHICAGO.MYSHOPIFY.COM CALEXO.CO

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Everything is Aggregating Data. That’s Both Good, and Bad 3:46

1y ago3:46

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In the future, all consumer goods in everyday use will gather performance data, aggregated and transmitted through the cloud back to the products’ manufacturers. For the engineers that design those products, the result is a data set to determine the upper and lower limits of performance for critical components, allowing an iterative design process …

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Latency is the Enemy: Why Aren’t We Fighting It? 3:31

1y ago3:31

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Is latency a new issue? No, in fact, in the days before transistors, television sets operated with vacuum tubes, which required a warming up period before they worked. It could be five or 10 seconds before the picture tube lit up after turning the set on, something which was sufficiently annoying that many manufacturers built a system called “insta…

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Honda, GM and Cruise Announce Driverless Taxis for Tokyo 3:14

1y ago3:14

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Driverless taxi services have been under test in America and China for some time now, with perhaps the most famous being the Cruise autonomous vehicle ride hailing system on widespread test in San Francisco right now. In every case, the systems are based on conventional passenger cars, but truly autonomous ride hailing will use dedicated vehicles b…

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In Measuring the Economy, We Are Doing It Wrong 4:19

1y ago4:19

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Measuring things is essential to both economics and engineering, and while engineers strive for both accuracy and repeatability, economists play by a different set of rules. Consider civil engineering. When Hurricane Katrina devastated the Gulf Coast in August 2005, it surpassed Hurricane Andrew in 1992 as the costliest hurricane ever hit the Unite…

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BlackRock’s Larry Fink Tells an Inconvenient Truth 3:44

1y ago3:44

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In his annual letter to CEOs, investment heavyweight BlackRock’s CEO, Larry Fink, addressed decarbonization as a major driving force in investment strategy going forward. But notably, he identified the problem of cost. Alternate energy is too expensive, and as long as it remains that way, the transition to green energy will be glacially slow. The s…

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This Valve is in Every Home, And It’s Pure Engineering 3:13

1y ago3:13

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Sometimes, the most brilliant engineering manifests itself in simple mechanisms. The dual, single acting solenoid valves that control hot and cold water flow in consumer washing machines as an example. Small and lightweight, the unit uses commodity grade polypropylene, handle water flow of widely varying pressure and temperature, and cycle repeated…

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Episode 21: 1 YEAR ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL!!! 1:12:13

1y ago1:12:13

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Episode 50: In this episode we celebrate our 1 year Anniversary! We look back on our year, answer some fan questions, and talk about the future of our Podcast!! RAW-COMICS.SQUARE.SITE RAWCOMICS-CHICAGO.MYSHOPIFY.COM CALEXO.CO