Today's Energy Solutions

Current Isssue: Spring 2008


Today's Energy Solutions Americans like the challenge of perfecting a concept, even if they are not the original creators of a product, and opportunities today lie in alternative energy systems.

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How Three Little Pigs Became Big, Bad Wolves How Three Little Pigs Became Big, Bad Wolves
Tom Grasson, Editorial Director

Once upon a time, not long ago, there were three little porkers named Exxon, Citgo and BP
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The winds of opportunity are blowing. Catch a ride.

  • Wind power generating capacity increased by 45% in 2007.
  • U.S. wind energy industry installed 5,244MW last year.
  • Installed wind energy generating capacity now totals 16,818MW.

Latest News

North Strabane resident asks permission to erect wind turbine in yard
North Strabane supervisors are facing a request from a resident that no one anticipated. And while it may be the first request of its kind, it's not likely to be the last.

Updated report: Energy concerns - The alternative alternatives
It is nearly impossible to turn on the television without commentators harping about the energy crisis.

Sci-Port shows locals how to save, use energy
Because Lisa Schrott's home in Shreveport's South Highlands neighborhood is surrounded by lots of trees, she didn't think solar energy was an option for her.

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Emerging Technologies

Double-Column Machining Center Double-Column Machining Center
Absolute Machine Tools Inc

The Hi-Net DMC-1500HN by Johnford is a 33,000 lb heavyweight bridge mill engineered for high speed net shape machining of complex 3D parts. continue reading

Line of Pole Chucks Line of Pole Chucks
SAV North America

A line of radial pole chucks for OD, ID and face grinding and turning operations range in size from 6" to 16" diameters (150mm to 40mm) and low profiles from 2.2" to 2.9" (57mm to 75mm), as well as custom sizes. continue reading

Internal Springs Close Jaws Internal Springs Close Jaws
SMW Autoblok

The BB-SC "spring pack" Big Bore chuck uses internal springs to close the jaws and maintain gripping force and air to open the jaws. continue reading
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