Dynamic loading due to pulsation is a critical consideration in piping systems connected to reciprocating machinery, such as ...

Eeny, meeny, miny, mo, catch a tiger by the toe – so the rhyme goes. But even children know that counting-out rhymes like this are no help at making a truly random choice. Perhaps you remember when ...

It’s been two whole weeks since the Steam Machine was revealed to the world, and we still have no idea how much it’ll cost. I still don’t know when Valve is going to announce the price, but in the ...

Vibration plates are everywhere right now. Brands claim they can improve circulation and bone health, enhance recovery and joint health, and provide lymphatic drainage, but when they cost anywhere ...

The study showed no link between load-managed players and a decreased risk of injury. Shaun Powell The NBA sent data from an exhaustive study to its teams this week that showed no link between ...

Understanding the static, dynamic, and racking load capacities of wooden pallets is essential for safe, efficient material handling. While typical 48″x40″ stringer pallets support approximately 4,000 ...

Allostatic load refers to the cumulative effects of stress on the body over time. The concept comes from a scientific theory on how stress affects physical health. According to the theory, high or ...

Quivering on a vibration plate—a wobbly board that shimmies your whole body when you stand on it—is 2025’s answer to the Shake Weight of the early aughts (minus the sexy innuendo). Instead of ...

Vibration motors are the silent workhorses behind tactile feedback in wearables and handheld devices. These compact actuators convert electrical signals into physical cues, enriching user interaction.

Vibration plates may help improve strength, balance, and bone density, relieve chronic pain, boost brain health, and contribute to weight loss. That said, more research is needed. A vibration plate is ...

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The first time I stepped onto a vibrating plate, I was reminded of vintage ads for the Mueller Exercise Belt—an archaic fat-jigging machine used by 1940s housewives to allegedly keep a svelte figure.