Spring are mechanical devices that store and apply kinetic energy. They’ve been around a long time and continue to play essential roles in a wide range of machines, vehicles, and engineering tools.

READING, Pa. — Northeast Spring, a Reading-based maker of custom springs, has been acquired by an Iowa company. Iowa Spring completed the transaction Sept. 15, according to a company statement ...

• Stock springs are generally intended for prototyping, and their use in production can compromise designs. • Experts recommend discussing specific design requirements with a spring manufacturer. The ...

You could spend over $100 to have a professional put together a custom spring planter for you. Or, you can check out this week's Escape to Home to learn how to make your own for almost half that.