Powder coating gives a long-lasting finish to different types of parts, and is often used as a green alternative to liquid paints. It makes a part more durable and can resist a variety of situations without chipping or peeling when applied appropriately. From time to...
Sheet metal fabrication is often a less expensive means of producing certain kinds of parts. It is a pretty simple process where you cut a sheet of metal to size and shape it into the desired shapes. However, here’s the problem: If you get more complicated with...
In 2017, while learning about the solar system and space-travel, a class of second-graders in West Lafayette, Indiana asked their teacher: “Could fireflies light up in space?” Unsure of the answer, the teacher contacted Dr. Steven Collicott, a professor of aeronautics...
