Certain irreversible operations (like releasing a parachute, cutting a rope, or starting a solid combustible missile engine) may be performed by pyrotechnic igniters ...

A recent discussion with my friendly editor, Adam Carlson, rekindled my idea of designing an unusually simple, yet highly useful, radio remote-controlled firecracker for upcoming festivities. Because ...

To meet the demanding needs of pyrotechnic engineers, Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. introduced a new massive electro-pyrotechnic ignitor chip (MEPIC) resistor offering Joule effect or flash ignition ...

3 … 2 … 1 … Ignition! - We replace the archaic points ignition system in our '67 AMD Chevelle with a modern electronic Ignitor III from Pertronix. It doesn't ...

There's nothing wrong with having points in your distributor. There's also nothing wrong with walking across country. There's just more efficient ways to get both jobs done. We had a 1959 Willys CJ-6 ...

MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) --This month might be one of the best times to find some deals on gas grills. But which one is best for you? Warners' Stellian manager Chuck Bulson had some tips. Electronic ...