“We invented new types of gears that engage by spinning up fluid rather than interlocking teeth—and we discovered new ...
From the chariot wheels crossing the Gobi Desert in 3,000 BCE to the intricate bronze clockwork of the Antikythera mechanism ...
The study, published January 13 in Physical Review Letters, replaces the metal or plastic cogs of conventional gears with controlled flows of liquid. In their experiments, ...
Worm gear reducers play a key role in mechanical systems due to their ability to achieve high gear reduction in a simple, compact design. This unique functionality makes them suitable for a range of ...
The causes of gear failure are diverse yet preventable—even tooth degradation and lubrication contamination. Following these ...