There is a building under construction next to the physics building. I can't help but pause each day to observe the progress. Currently, crews are using a massive crane to hoist steel pieces in place.

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This article originally appeared on Heidenhain.us and has been published here with permission. Servo motors are electric motors that let engineers and designers precisely control position, velocity ...

A dynamometer is a testing device that helps engineers collect data for various mechanical loading conditions that a motor or engine might encounter in a particular application. Other than testing the ...