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Organisms turn microgears in suspended solution by swimmingScientists at the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory and Northwestern University, Evanston, have discovered that common bacteria can turn microgears when suspended in a solution, providing insights for design of bio-inspired dynamically adaptive materials for energy."The gears are a million times more massive than the bacteria," said physicist and principal investigator Igor Aronson. "The...
ROGERS, Minn., Dec. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- 2XU has carefully selected which retailers will carry the exquisite line, and Gear and Training is among them. Project: X 2XU Wetsuits and Triathlon apparel will be the "best of best" triathlon gear in the world. The 2XU Wetsuit offers cutting edge features such as Velocity Strakes, which in rough water conditions channels water for greater stability and less sideways movement. In smoother water, a channeling process is offered for greater lift and...
NEW YORK, Nov. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue. Gears, Drives & Speed Changers - A World Market Intelligence Report http://www.reportlinker.com/p0164577/Gears-Drives--Speed-Changers---A-World-Market-Intelligence-Report.html#utm_source=prnewswire&utm_medium=pr&utm_campaign=prnewswire A spate of technological developments use of CAD/CAM for designing and production, and intense R&D are changing the...
WEST CHESTER, Pa., Nov. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- Metabo Corporation, a leading international manufacturer of professional grade portable electric power tools and abrasives for industrial, construction and welding applications, recently unveiled the SB18 LT hammer drill/driver from the lithium-ion PowerMasterSeries of 18 V cordless power tools. At only 8-13/16" long, Metabo's new SB18 LT hammer drill/driver is more compact than other cordless models in its class to increase ease of use in tight...
SHARON HILL, Pa., Sept. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- As cooler weather and shorter days begin to put an end to the last memories of summer for much of the U.S., Nathan Performance Gear(TM), a leader in hydration, reflective, and multi-sport gear and accessories, reminds runners to practice safe running when hitting the roads this fall. "This time of year in particular serves as an opportune time to remind people, who may be getting themselves and their family back in a routine after the lazy days of...
SHARON HILL, Pa., Sept. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- In the wake of unsettling news about the presence of Bisphenol A (BPA) in some reusable aluminum bottles, Nathan Performance Gear, a leader in hydration, reflective, and multi-sport gear and accessories, restates its guarantee to consumers that its line of stainless steel bottles is 100 percent BPA-free. Additionally, Nathan is urging consumers to continue the ditching of disposable bottles in favor of environmentally-friendly reusable bottles,...
ZHUKOVSKY, Russia, Aug. 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- MOSCOW AIR SHOW -- Pratt & Whitney successfully completed accelerated endurance testing equivalent to more than 20,000 hours of service operation on the PurePower PW1000G fan drive gear system. Pratt & Whitney is a United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX) company. "Results from the latest round of on-going tests continue to demonstrate the design robustness for the PurePower fan drive gear system," said Bob Saia, vice president,...
Scientists from A*STAR's Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (IMRE), led by Professor Christian Joachim[1], have scored a breakthrough in nanotechnology by becoming the first in the world to invent a molecular gear of the size of 1.2nm whose rotation can be deliberately controlled. This achievement marks a radical shift in the scientific progress of molecular machines and is published on 15 June 2009[2] in Nature Materials[3] , one of the most prestigious journals in materials...
PALO ALTO, Calif., May 19 /PRNewswire/ -- High Gear Media, a publisher of automotive digital media, today announced that NBC Digital Networks has tapped them to develop content for their online property, NBCAutoshow.com. High Gear Media also announced today that they've added Autotrader.com to their rapidly expanding automotive content syndication network. "NBC Digital Networks creates opportunities for marketers to connect directly with niche audiences in their sweet spot," said Devin...
Washington Capitals and Columbus Blue Jackets the latest teams to choose Fresh Gear C40 to sanitize their stinky hockey gear WINDSOR, Ontario, April 17 /PRNewswire/ -- "When life throws you lemons, go ahead and make lemonade but take it one step further and open a lemonade stand!" says Mike Antinozzi, laid-off technology worker and Founder and President of Fresh Gear by Ozone Nation Inc. Mr. Antinozzi has developed a machine that disinfects and deodorizes bacteria-infested sports gear...
