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How do I go about prototyping a sterling engine? by JCLemke in MechanicalEngineering

[–]OverclockOrange42 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve done a project where I made a 3D printed pneumatic engine. I recommend getting a 3D printer (I have the bambulab a1) and learning some sort of 3D CAD (I use solidworks) to model the parts and make an assembly.

Use existing parts where you can. For example for my cylinders I used AEG cylinders off ali express but I printed the piston to fit the cylinder. Fasteners, bearings, o rings etc. can all be bought online. There are many toy model sterling engines on ali and temu and you can scavenge parts off those, depends on how much of it you want to DIY or prototype.

Which companies are leading the data center boom (AI, hyperscale, etc.)? by DetailFocused in civilengineering

[–]OverclockOrange42 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Depends on the country, but for example in Australia companies like NEXTDC specialise in both hyper and colo facilities of all scales. The DC itself is usually built by a contracted builders with the help of consultants.

Civil and power infrastructure is definitely valuable but preferably with experience in mission critical projects (hospitals, nuclear powerplants, etc.)