Sailing through: Marine expert Nigel Calder talks shop with APS
Last week the APS engineering team enjoyed a visit from the
world’s foremost writer about marine systems maintenance, Nigel Calder.Calder is the author of numerous books about sailing but is
perhaps best known for his “Boatowner’s Mechanical and El…
Travel takeaways: What we're seeing, from Indy to Abu Dhabi
We’re wrapping up our year in travel here at APS, with nine
shows from Indianapolis to Abu Dhabi in the books for 2019.With so many miles behind us, we’re taking some time to
consider what we’ve learned. Here are three key power trends we see and s…
Because You Asked: Lithium-Ion Battery Storage for Military Applications
“Because You Asked” occasionally answers an important,
common or otherwise noteworthy question we hear from one of our partners around
the world.Question: Can you explain the voltage at which your automotive-grade
lithium-ion battery storage syste…
More power at idle: Get the job done with APS
When you have work to do at idle, low engine RPM
can inhibit productivity and compromise safety.To comply with environmental regulations in recent years, automotive manufacturers
have decreased engine revolutions at rest to reduce carbon emissions.…
Announcement: Joseph Dryoel Receives Thomas K. Evans Memorial Scholarship
Joseph Dryoel of Colona has been named as the 2019 recipient
of the Thomas K. Evans Memorial Scholarship.Dryoel, a June graduate of United Township High School (East
Moline) and co-valedictorian of his class, will receive $5,000 toward tuition…