Steve Lindsey, founder of Lontra, hopes to revolutionise the engine with his energy-saving invention. The engine has seen little innovation since Felix Wankel’s contentious rotary effort back in the ...

What is robust design optimization (RDO), and is it better than standard optimization? In this customer case, we describe a multi-disciplinary optimization of a turbocharger compressor from Ford Motor ...

There are several operational factors and requirements that have guided design and development of composite wind turbine blades over the last 20 years. The most important factors and requirements are ...

To lower the cost of energy from wind turbines, designers have focused on the power-generating capacity of each turbine. They have raised tower height to place turbines in stronger winds and ...