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As the aviation industry has progressed through the years, much of the early technology used by pilots has been combined, and replaced with a single digital interface called the electronic flight instrument system (EFIS). This system is used in modern aircraft, and it combines several different sensors, circuitry, and software to effectively replace all mechanical flight instruments and gauges with a single unit. In this article, we will be discussing the different components of the EFIS in detail, so that you may better understand the crucial instruments which make up our modern “glass cockpit.” Read more >>

O-rings are circular mechanical gaskets designed to sit in a groove and be compressed when assembling two or more parts, creating a seal at the interface. They are commonly employed in static or dynamic applications, like rotating pump shafts or gas sealing applications, respectively. More than that, O-rings are the most common seals used in machine design due to their low price points, easy manufacturing processes, and simple mounting requirements. Read more >>

Thyristors are small electronic elements that have been around since the 1950s, and they are often relied on for the means of managing significant amounts of voltage and power. Serving various roles, thyristors can be found in electric power control devices, electric motor speed controls, light dimmers, and much more. While thyristors once primarily acted as an element that turns devices through current reversal, they now are able to turn devices on and off with the use of a control gate signal. With the diverse applications of thyristor components, it can be useful to have a general understanding of their design and functionality. Read more >>

Turbofans are one of the most common types of engines found in modern aircraft models, generally being found on commercial airliners, various military planes, business jets, and more. Turbofans combine many of the best features of propeller and turbine engines, and their popularity comes as a result of their high thrust generation and optimal fuel efficiency. If you have taken the time to examine the turbofan engines of a commercial airliner at an airport or on another type of aircraft, you may have noticed that most have a white spiral that is painted on the center of the spiral. While this design is surely aesthetically pleasing, it actually serves a few important purposes, those of which we will discuss in this blog. Read more >>

Bearings are machine elements that limit the relative motion of components while simultaneously reducing friction between moving parts. As such, they find use in a wide range of industries and countless applications. More than that, there are a multitude of bearing types, one of which includes sleeve bearings. Read more >>

Solar panel connectors are used extensively in modern solar panel systems to securely and rapidly establish connections between cables. Several manufacturers in the present use the ubiquitous MC4 connector, which accounts for the majority of solar panel connectors available in the market. However, the renewable energy industry uses several connectors or standard non-connector junction boxes as the primary constituents of solar modules. Using the right kind of solar connectors is extremely important since they are directly responsible for the wiring and installation of photovoltaic modules with other components. Thus, this blog shall deconstruct the working and types of most solar panel connectors used today. Read more >>

Generally, fasteners are made of rigid materials as they are responsible for holding two or more objects together in one place. Nevertheless, there are various fasteners made from nylon that are available in the market, such as zip locks, screws, nuts, etc. They all have specific uses and are vital in various appliances. Nylon fasteners are considered the best choice in some instances due to their superior quality over conventional metal types. Therefore, they are used in many appliances as they are shockproof fasteners.  Read more >>

When your original adapter stops working, it can be challenging to find another adapter capable of fulfilling your device's power requirements. In addition, the wrong adapter can leave your device uncharged or even lead to damage. Read more >>

Physics is the science that aims to describe and quantify natural phenomena. While some argue that physics is the science upon which every other discipline is built, there is no doubt that it is of predominant concern in aviation. In fact, every second of a flight can be modeled and described using the concepts of physics. If you are interested in aviation, this blog will prime you on some essential physics ideas on how engineered flight is achieved. Read more >>

What is the most important thing you need for a safe and reliable flight? It is not always about the type of plane you are flying or how much fuel weighs in the tank, it is about avionics. Read more >>