Steven J. Stanek

Before we dive into the advantages of using frangible projectiles, it is necessary to understand what makes them so unique. The word "frangible" is used to describe a bullet that breaks up upon impact...

Lead might be a naturally occurring metal, but unlike other metals found in nature, it has a tendency to cause irreparable damage to the human body as it directly affects the kidneys, liver, nervous...

Did you know that lead isn’t just dangerous for humans? It hurts the environment around us, causes irreparable damage to the ecosystem and then comes back to haunt us. Lead poisoning was recently...

You’d think of Q’s inventions as urban legends, specifically created to make James Bond movies seem larger than life, but many of those legends could turn out to be the future of ammunition. Just take...

Engineers and scientists have long been involved in the making of various materials. While thworld enjoys a seemingly infinite array of materials for almost any type of application imaginable...

Vehicle underbodies are exposed to rough conditions in sub standard road surface areas. Stones get tossed up from the surface and, sometimes, the underbody actually hits the ground. GSI Deutschland...

Thermoplastic composite materials are praised as a new generation of composite materials which have many applications in a wide range of industries. Since they are manufactured by bonding two or more...

At long last, primary suspension springs made from thermoplastic composite materials make their way into the world of automobiles. Motor Speedway Resort recently hosted an SCCA Majors event which...

The idea of radiation might conjure thoughts of nuclear bombs, but, actually, radiation is all around us. It’s in our microwave ovens, our radios, and it even develops from the earth. Not to worry...

Traditionally, radiation shielding materials have for the most part been manufactured using lead. From industrial and nuclear shielding to radiation therapy, lead found its way into most spheres of...

Damping is the act of reducing or preventing the movements of an oscillatory system. If a system is fully damped, it means that the oscillations, and their resulting vibrations, have been fully...

X-RaysX-rays are a well known and useful form of electromagnetic rays with numerous useful applications. Invisible to the naked eye, x-rays are used in a myriad of medical treatments. They are used to...

To dampen vibration is to offer resistance to a wave or series of waves coming from a certain source. There are numerous ways in which this can be achieved. However, the basic principle is to offer a...

Vibration dampening is an important consideration when it comes to designing and manufacturing golf clubs. Vibrations transmitted through the club during ball striking can have an adverse effect on...

Red Rocks Amphitheater, Denver. Home to some of the greatest rock concerts that the world has ever seen. A concert venue that hosts an incredible line up of shows and live acts throughout the year...