Sam Zilof, 22, built his own microchip factory. He assembled it from obsolete equipment, as well as from hardware developed in-house. Behind him are already two microcircuits. In four years, he developed production from 175 microns to 0.3 microns and increased the number of transistors from six to 1200, that is, 200 times. “Moore’s Law”,…
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Oil in a cardboard package – convenience for the workshop
Engine oil stored in a 20 liter tear-resistant plastic bag with a stopcock in a cardboard box. This ExxonMobil concept debuted on the Polish automotive market in 2019 during the Poznań Motor Show and was described as an innovation in the oil industry. Today, Mobil Boxx packaging can be found in more and more workshops…
Store your car in a cold garage and in the spring you will take it for repair on a tow truck
Most motorists can be divided into three distinct groups. These are those drivers who operate cars year-round and on a daily basis, motorists who move by vehicle several times a week, and those people who prefer to use a car in summer and store it in an unheated garage in winter. It is the latter…
Harmful exhaust fumes in the workshop
According to the Labor Code, the basic obligations of every employer include protecting the health and life of employees by ensuring safe and hygienic working conditions. And these can significantly worsen large amounts of exhaust gas emitted by vehicles. The content of the code is completed, among others, by Ordinance of the Minister of Labor…
How to check and verify engine modifications?
Modifications of the power unit, the purpose of which is to increase the engine power, are invisible to the naked eye. Therefore, in a workshop that offers this type of service, a dyno should be an indispensable element of equipment, which will allow you to verify the results obtained. It is also worth remembering that…
High voltage meter in work with electric vehicles
In an era of dynamic electrification in the passenger car segment, we can side-track whether the electric car is the future or not. According to PZPM, in 2021 the number of registered electric cars (BEV) and plug-in hybrid cars (PHEV) increased by 93% compared to 2020. A total of 38 thousand. cars with high voltage…
The new generation of MILWAUKEE compact impact wrenches
MILWAUKEE launches the strongest and fastest 1/2 ” impact wrenches on the market. The latest generation of the offer from 2017 offers new functions and solutions that meet the needs of the most demanding specialists. Compact design Every millimeter counts when working in confined spaces. Therefore, the new generation of M18 FUEL wrenches is only…
New Philips workshop lamps for professionals
The Philips brand completes the range of popular EcoPro series work lamps with two models. Thus, mechanics can effectively adjust its operational parameters to their needs. Four years ago, the Philips brand introduced a new line of EcoPro LED workshop lamps. The then series consisted of three positions – the EcoPro20 pocket flashlight, the compact…
Do you want to sell a car? Stop!
The habit of changing a car every three to five years is worth giving up for now. Selling your used cars for the sake of buying a new car is completely impractical today. There may simply not be enough money to buy a car in the cabin. From the point of view of the current…
How to check the battery – an easy way
The charge of the battery can be estimated using an inexpensive device with the engine off. How to do it? Is it possible to assess the charge of the battery without using a load plug? Indirectly, you can – by measuring the voltage at the battery terminals with the engine off with a multimeter. If…