Great Plains Small Engine

How to set up and operate a dozer using GPS blade control (VIDEO)

Editor’s Note: This is the third in our four-part GPS/GNSS 101 series. To read more, click here. Bulldozers were the first machines to begin operating using GPS satellite data to guide the operator and position the blade. Today these systems have evolved to become more productive and user friendly, but you don’t just jump on one and […]

Why we will no longer be a welcoming church

We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …

Beloved Mikey the lawn-mower-man killed in Harrison crash

A beloved Harrison icon, who was known for his trips into and around town on his lawn tractor, was hit and killed in an accident Thursday night while riding his

Preventing lawn mower injuries in children

According to the journal Pediatrics , approximately 9,400 children in the U.S. are treated each year for lawn mower-related injuries. These Injuries result in loss of fingers, toes, hands, feet and even eyes. Injuries involving lawn mowers can also result in permanent brain injury or death. Shriners Hospitals for Children — Salt Lake City cares for a number of patients each year who have been seriously…

The 10 Worst Automotive Design Flaws

When automakers don’t get it right, they really, don’t get it right. From small interior tidbits to catastrophic mechanical failures, these are the ten worst automotive design flaws that our readers have experienced. 10.) Rust Prone Brake Rotor Hardware It makes sense. Automakers don’t want brake rotors falling off their cars. That would make for ... Read more

How to Find the Right Job as a Mechanical Engineer

How to Find the Right Job as a Mechanical Engineer - Industry Tap

How To Start A Small Engine Repair Business

How to start a small engine repair business. Learn the basics of mechanics, create a business plan, buy equipment and market your service.

Why Is It So Hard To Hire Mechanical Engineers?

With unemployment hovering under 4%, hiring in general is difficult – and hiring for Mechanical Engineers is more challenging. Find out why!

These Mechanical Engineers Prove Fixing Cars Is A Matter Of Will

All of us have had reasons to visit the mechanic to patch up our cars. That's the way how cars work. They need repair work every now and then. Take a look at these mechanical

Fixes for Common Small-Engine Problems

Most small-engine problems come down to a dirty fuel system or improper storage. Take these steps to avoid these common issues.

This mechanical engineer is building robots to harvest raspberries

Josie Hughes is developing AI-powered robots that can pick berries 24/7 without squishing them.

Meet the mechanical engineer who left Boeing to make plant-based chicken

Christie Lagally left her job at Boeing to revolutionize how plant-based meat is made.

Should I become a mechanic, mechanical engineer, or automotive engineer if I want to work with cars?

A Decision to Make Many times I am asked for advice on whether an individual should go to a technical school to become a mechanic...

Safety Tips For Mechanical Engineers

The term 'mechanical engineering' can describe a broad range of occupations, but it typically involves designing, building, and evaluating mechanical devices like tools and heavy machinery.

Curious mechanical engineers discover how cats' tongues tick

Cats' tongues have tiny, hollow, claw-shaped papillae that wick saliva into fur, according to a study published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. The findings, by a team of mechanical engineers, could lead to new cleaning methods or ways to apply medicines, says lead researcher Alexis Noel.

Mechanical engineers rethink how heat affects the natural curl structure of hair

Rather than studying hair according to ethnicity, researchers from Purdue University are categorizing hair by curl patterns and investigating the threshold at which each can tolerate heat styling.

Meet the Engineers Who Work in Valvoline’s Dedicated Engine Lab

Before any product ever earns our name on the bottle, our engineers and technicians make sure it not only exceeds industry standards but also can stand up to the harsh treatment of real-world engines.

Have Audi engineers just invented the fuel that will save the internal combustion engine?

Made primarily from water and CO2, Audi's 'e-diesel will make it possible to drive long distances without having a negative impact on the environment.

Aerospace Engineer Proves Staggered Engine Start Theory

How to Become a Fire Protection Engineer

If you are passionate about this field and working more in-depth with technology, you could get a degree in fire science. This unique path in engineering is filled with purpose, allowing you to take definitive steps each day toward protecting the public.