If you're looking for a weird watch, you'd be hard pressed to find anything more unique than the MS1001-Ti. Currently the subject of a Kickstarter campaign, it uses two auger-like screws to tell time.

When mines extract oil or ore from other materials, they often generate liquid waste known as tailings. This waste is stored in tailings ponds, which have to be continuously monitored – and that's ...

[REDNIC79] lives somewhere in Canada where key terrain features include mud and snow. Half pontoon boat, half auger, screw-propelled vehicles excel in this kind of terrain as long as you’re okay with ...

Choosing the right screw drive depends on various factors, including the specific application, the type of material being fastened, and personal preferences. There are several commonly used screw ...

I’ve noticed, lately, that slotted screw heads are all but gone on new equipment. The only thing that I find remarkable about that is that it took so long. While it is true that slotted heads have ...

Here’s What You Need to Know: The vehicle had an interesting screw-drive design. While most tanks are tracked, this particular off-road vehicle doesn’t even have wheels. Instead, it uses a pair of ...

Determining the service or useful life of screw actuators – lead (acme), ball, and roller screws is a fundamental problem that faces many motion-system designers. In a broad sense, a screw’s service ...