SIR ROBERT BALL'S “Theory of Screws” is one of the most notable modern extensions of theoretical dynamics. It is based on Poinsot's discovery that every set of forces, regarded as acting on a rigid ...

While some automakers are leaning into easier repairs and owner-friendly tweaks, others seem to be quietly heading in the opposite direction. Mercedes, for instance, is aiming to make headlight ...

Over the past few years, big changes have been underway in the decking world. Wood has historically been the material of choice for many homeowners, primarily due to its relatively low cost. However, ...

Abstract: In the past decade, parallel manipulators began gaining more attention since they can outperform their serial counterparts at several areas. The use of common parallel delta robot mechanisms ...

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Abstract: To ensure the quality of aircraft assembly, precise 3-D inspection of countersinks in the aircraft skin is crucial. We propose CPE-Net, a multitask countersink primitive extraction network ...

The first human case of the flesh-eating parasite "New World screwworm "has been detected in the United States, the Department of Health and Human Services said early Monday. The case, involving a ...

Dear Heloise: My husband and I are in the habit of taking our own to-go box with us when we go out to eat. We almost always have leftovers. Just a simple plastic container like mostly everyone has in ...

A countersunk hole is a cone-shaped recess, and it is cut at the top of a drilled hole. It is primarily used to hold a screw and bolt with a tapered head. It allows the screw to sit flush with the ...

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