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Reflecting on the Legacy of Apollo 11

astronaut on moon saluting USA flagThis year marks the 55th anniversary of Apollo 11, the historic mission that saw humanity’s first steps on another celestial body. Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin (and Michael Collins, the Command Module Pilot who remained in orbit—a pretty pivotal role!) walking on the moon represented a culmination of years of innovation, dedication, and sheer determination. The Apollo 11 mission was a pinnacle of the space race, a consequence of the Cold War that fueled advancements in aerospace technology and captured imaginations of people worldwide. Continue reading “Reflecting on the Legacy of Apollo 11”

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Pressure Measurement’s Role in Corn Husking

corn being harvested in field

corn in fieldCorn processing is a major industry in the United States – a CORNerstone, if you will, of the United States’ agricultural sector.

All joking aside, the United States is the largest producer of corn globally, and corn is a cash crop that is processed into a wide range of products we use every day – including being processed for the food and beverage industry, as livestock feed, and in ethanol production. Continue reading “Pressure Measurement’s Role in Corn Husking”

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Monitoring Solutions for Semiconductor Subfabs

A semiconductor transistor is a part with specific electronic properties that allow it to serve as a component in microchips and modern electronics like phones, laptops, and more. As these components are small and require precise manufacturing methods, there are facilities dedicated to their manufacture. 

These facilities consist of several levels including air handlers and scrubbers for exhaust, HEPA room, fab cleanroom, and subfab areas. The control of pressure, flow, and temperature within the facility is essential. 

Semiconductor subfabs are located directly below the cleanroom. Here you will find an array of ancillary equipment, such as vacuum pumps, abatement systems, chillers, gas cabinets, and other equipment to keep process tools functioning efficiently. The equipment within the subfab is interconnected with the tools found within the fab cleanroom itself; these separate but connected areas work together to make sure the facility runs smoothly.  Continue reading “Monitoring Solutions for Semiconductor Subfabs”

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School HVAC Test & Balance Solutions

HVAC technicians test, adjust, and balance many different types of indoor environments, from clean rooms and hospitals to schools and offices. Within schools, it’s important that the HVAC system be run thoroughly and efficiently in order to promote learning and health, and to keep expenses down (allowing funds to be channeled into other educational avenues). Proper distribution of air flow can increase comfort, lower energy bills, and maintain a healthy indoor air quality. Continue reading “School HVAC Test & Balance Solutions”