Engines

Mike McInturff describes a novel system for generating energy from wind power. The "Roto-Wind" system he's developed utilizes triangular rotors mounted on rotating vertical shafts that drive electric engines...

The MYT engine is the result of a $4 million dollar R&D project undertaken by Angel Labs LLC to build the ultimate internal combusion engine. Inspired by drag racing,...

A hand-cranked MYT engine prototype is demonstrated at the Los Angeles auto-show, shown in an open-configuration to demonstrate the action of the pistons as the crankshaft is turned. The...

Mark Beyer describes a new type of engine he's developing that combines a modified Ranque-Hilsch vortex tube with a Tesla-Turbine to create a super-durable, high-output engine capable of running...

Sunpower unveils the Microgen Combined Heat and Power (microCHP) system, an innovative electrical co-generation unit scheduled to hit the European consumer market through British appliance distributor Microgen, Inc. The...

Demo of a Railgun / Coilgun firing a 5-inch metal projectile into drywall targets at 8-feet. Projectile completely cores target and penetrates about a foot into thick padding behind...

At a million rounds a minute, Metal Storm is all about delivering firepower. Whether you're firing bullets from a rifle or grenades from a UGV, this unique new 21st-century...

Jeff Hayes describes the key benefits of the Tesla Turbine, which come from the durable construction of the device and the ability to run any mixture of steam or...

Most physicists don't spend their vacations designing engines, but Dr. Gilles Saint-Hilaire isn't like most physicists. After a thorough study of the limitations in most conventional engines, he designed...

Former Rockwell engineer Jeff Hayes explains how a Tesla Turbine works, answers questions about the device, and provides details on what makes this unique device so efficient.