Physics hidden in coffee maker
Let’s examine the secrets of physics hidden in the creation of espresso.
Track issues to ensure that you don’t have to debug them twice
Here is a technique to track issues that engineers commonly face to ensure that they don’t have to debug the…
Beware of innumeracy in technical information, engineering numbers
Using computers and spreadsheets, it’s easy to project a sense of precision that simply isn’t there, leading to a false…
There’s more to electric insulation than you might think
As with all simple-sounding materials and components, there’s much more to electrical insulation than just its most-obvious performance characteristics.
A holiday gift wish list for 2020
This year’s holiday shopping list for engineers has a distinct home-based vibe to it, "thanks" to the COVID-19 pandemic.
A math-based approach to writing for engineers
Sentence algebra and document algorithms teach writing in a language engineers understand.
The multicore lexicon: Defining the terminology
Multicore embedded designs are becoming increasingly common. Faced with this technology for the first time, a developer is bombarded with…
Spade lugs and screw terminals eliminate wiring rat’s nest
Completely redoing wiring with old-fashioned, low-tech connectors may sometimes be the smartest decision...
Is it better to use positive or negative pressure in cooling designs?
Fans force air at a known volume and velocity through an enclosure or chassis to obtain the needed thermal relief…
Mind of the Engineer 2020: Engineering disciplines continue to merge
Beyond how COVID-19 is reshaping the workplace, what’s most important to note is the continued merging and melding of engineering…