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Monthly Archives: September 2018

  1. History of Springs

    Springs have come a long way over the years. The function of springs has been quite necessary for the creation and development of different industries. Still, springs didn’t always look like they do now. A long time ago most springs were made of flat wire in curved form and were called leaf springs. Still, it wasn’t until 1763 that coil springs were created. Today, coil springs are very common and widely used. They are more compact and readily available, that is why most applications use coil springs. Below are a few highlights of springs and the spring industry across different decades.

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    1333 BC: The Tutankhamuns class chariot

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  2. September 11: Tragedy and Triumph

    tragedy and triumph

    Tragedy and Triumph

    -Ana E. Gaeta

    17 years ago, tragedy struck and an entire nation bled as we all shed tears of pain, fear, hate and despair. It wasn't a building that collapsed, it was a nation that was attacked. Today we spring towards greater heights; not without caution, but with a much more diligent and strong attitude, with the drive and desire to always learn and grow.

    No one would have imagined that in the blink of an eye, every Chinese would be paralyzed as we stood in shock, staring at a TV monitor, watching the twin towers fall, tears

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