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Among the dizzying number of drone videos shared on YouTube, there are few that we’re willing to share. But when the R&D engineers at Flowcopter Ltd. reached out to glean interest in doing a story on ...

When HPP left Racekrafters' shop the last time, The Mule performed quite admirably with the out-of-the-box Edelbrock cylinder heads installed. It produced 502.8 hp and 570.7 lb-ft of torque. As always ...

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The Air Vantage 600 SD Hydraulic engine-driven welder is a “four-in-one machine,” combining a 600-amp welder, 20,000-watt continuous AC generator, 60-cfm air compressor, and 10-gpm hydraulic pump. The ...

If you enjoyed this article, I’d like to ask for your support. Scientific American has served as an advocate for science and industry for 180 years, and right now may be the most critical moment in ...