data compression – Without it, you wouldn’t be reading this article online right now. Shannon’s equation codifies exactly how much … More
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CubeSat
CubeSats are pico-satellites of standardized dimensions (cubes of 10 cm per side, with a maximum mass of 1 kg) which … More
DARPA robotics challenge
DARPA Robotics Challenge (DRC) – a competition of robot systems and software teams vying to develop robots capable of … More
crystal radio
Crystal radio – A crystal radio receiver, also called a crystal set or cat’s whisker receiver, is a very simple … More
craft stick mouse trap
Craft Stick Mouse Trap – a simple mousetrap that works virtually the same as a real mousetrap, except it’s made … More
crystallography
Crystallography is the experimental science of determining the arrangement of atoms in the crystalline solids (crystal structure). study of crystals … More
creativity
video clips from the Stanford Technology Ventures Program’s ECorner Collection. Changing the World through Innovation, by Stanford President John Hennessy … More
CBB could be better
Could Be Better (CBB) – Engineers are often see where something can be improved. It may not be possible to … More
Costa Concordia
On 13 January 2012, the cruise ship Costa Concordia hit a rocky outcropping off the coast of Italy and partially … More
engineering week
Engineers Week is coming up… February February 17–23, 2019 We would like everyone to have an Engineering Design Process experience … More
construction
The nail, second millennium b.c. – “Extended lives by enabling people to have shelter.” — Leslie Berlin Construction – in … More
construction tools
Engineer An engineer is a highly skilled person responsible for building plans, the buildings structure, and overseeing construction. Plumber A … More
corrosion
Corrosion – the gradual destruction of material, usually metals, by chemical reaction with its environment. Corrosion degrades the useful properties … More
construction crane
Crane – machine, generally equipped with a hoist, wire ropes or chains, and sheaves, that can be used both to … More
consumer electronics
Consumer electronics – electronic equipment intended for everyday use, most often in entertainment, communications and office productivity. Main products include … More
