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Tesla's Giga Press Die Castings for Model 3 Eliminate 370 Parts
WEBAug 13, 2021 · Those front and rear castings each replace modules made of 70 different parts of various materials that must be fastened and sealed appropriately. Tesla has started by employing the die cast rear structure, which will be followed by the front casting and then the battery pack. Combined, the changes eliminate an amazing 370 parts, Musk said.
Understanding the Role of Cobalt in Batteries - Design News
WEBFeb 16, 2023 · A new report by the Helmholtz Institute Ulm (HIU) in Germany suggests that worldwide supplies of lithium and cobalt, materials used in electric vehicle batteries, will become critical by 2050.. The situation for cobalt, a metal that is typically produced as a byproduct of copper and nickel mining, appears to be especially dire as “…the cobalt demand by batteries might be twice as high as ...
15 Inspirational Quotes For Engineers - Design News
WEBFeb 24, 2020 · Here are 15 great quotes about engineering to get you motivated and inspired. In her closing keynote at the 2020 Pacific Design & Manufacturing conference, educator and inventor Sally Dominguez spoke about the importance of allowing yourself to fail, and how engineers can stay motivated and …
The Pros and Cons of Lithium Iron Phosphate EV Batteries
WEBFeb 21, 2023 · Ford’s announcement that it is building a plant to make lithium iron phosphate (LFP) EV batteries has raised the profile of this alternative EV battery chemistry. So far, it has seen little use in the U.S., but it is more widely used in other countries. Ford has good reason to diversify away from nickel cobalt manganese (NCM) batteries despite those batteries’ own advantages, explains the ...
Design Verification and Design Validation: What's the Difference?
WEBSep 11, 2015 · Design verification is defined as, “confirmation by examination and provision of objective evidence that specified requirements have been fulfilled.”. Design validation is, “establishing by objective evidence that device specifications conform with user needs and intended use (s)” (21 CFR 820.3). Simply put, verification confirms that ...
The Design Basics for Solar Parking Lots You Need to Know
WEBMar 30, 2015 · The Design Basics for Solar Parking Lots You Need to Know. DN Staff. March 30, 2015. 5 Min Read. Parking lots and garage rooftops offer expansive, un-shaded and unobstructed spaces ideal for housing commercial-scale solar energy systems. For years, solar photovoltaics (PV) have proven to be …
World Engineers Day: Experience Tells the Story - Design News
WEBSep 11, 2023 · World Engineers Day is celebrated on September 15th each year. It was founded in 1985 by the International Federation of Engineering Societies (IFES). The main goal of World Engineers Day is to promote the contribution of engineering to society. World Engineers Day was first celebrated in 1988 and has …
Build Your Own Soapbox Derby Racer Courtesy of Hyundai
WEBSep 24, 2020 · Hyundai designers have devised step-by-step plans for you to build your own soapbox derby racer at home using commonly available materials. The pandemic’s restrictions on activities have people looking for home do-it-yourself projects, and if these projects can involve family members to give them something to …
How to Build a Better Conveyor System - Design News
WEBJan 19, 2021 · Here are some detailed pointers to building an efficient, productive, and safe conveyor system. Material handling is a broad subject that involves the transfer of cargo on conveyors during manufacturing, warehousing, and distribution. Conveyors are widely used to move quantities of raw materials, work-in-process, and finished goods.