The snowmobile was invented by mechanic and entrepreneur Joseph-Armand Bombardier in Quebec in the 1920s. Bombardier’s snowmobile prototype was a propeller-driven sled that he tested on…
Thousands of years ago, the Inuit and Yupik peoples of Alaska and northern Canada created the first snow goggles, which were made by carving narrow…
Often used in industrial and commercial operations, power brushes are wheel-shaped brushing tools. They have custom-fit filaments or bristles that reduce defects caused by material…
In the first half of 2024, the frequency and value of large cyber insurance claims increased by 14% and 17%, respectively, compared to 2023; according…
Fire and smoke dampers are installed in ductwork, ceiling cavities, and other barriers. If a fire breaks out, they are designed to close and suppress…
Blood oxygenators, also known as artificial lungs, are medical devices capable of exchanging oxygen and carbon dioxide in the blood of human patients during surgical…
Measuring light emitting diode (LED) sources helps accurately assess their light output, assuring that they meet specific performance requirements for the intended application, such as…
Wildfire frequency and severity continue to pose risks to transmission and distribution line structures—thereby raising concerns for power utilities. In part due to climate change,…
The eyes are the most vital sensory organs. As such, minimizing eye ailments cases is essential. Ophthalmologists, optometrists, and eye surgeons use ophthalmic instruments to…