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Knovel

Quickly find answers, customize widgets, access 5,000+ engineering and technical resources for in-depth knowledge.

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What is Knovel?

Knovel is a technical reference platform that gives engineers and technical professionals quick access to a large library of engineering resources, handbooks, and reference materials. It contains over 5,000 technical documents covering topics across engineering disciplines, materials science, and industrial applications. The platform lets you search across this collection, extract specific information, and customise widgets to display relevant data for your work. It's designed for professionals who need to find technical answers and specifications quickly without wading through generic search results.

Key features

Full-text search across 5,000+ technical resources and reference materials

Customisable widgets to display frequently needed data and calculations

Access to engineering handbooks, standards, and technical specifications

Interactive tables and charts that can be filtered and manipulated

Ability to save and organise technical information for future reference

Mobile-responsive interface for accessing information on site or in the field

Pros & cons

Advantages

  • Focused collection of genuine technical content rather than general web results
  • Saves time by centralising engineering reference materials in one searchable location
  • Customisable interface means you can arrange information relevant to your specific work
  • Freemium model allows you to try the platform before committing to a subscription

Limitations

  • Limited to the resources already in Knovel's collection; you cannot add your own proprietary documents
  • Subscription required for full access to all 5,000+ resources; free tier has restricted availability

Use cases

Chemical engineers looking up material properties and thermodynamic data during design work

Manufacturing professionals finding specifications and standards for components and materials

Students in engineering programmes accessing reference materials and technical handbooks

Maintenance technicians accessing equipment specifications and troubleshooting guides

Project managers verifying technical requirements and standards compliance

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Pricing

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Limited access to core technical resources and basic search functionality

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Full access to all 5,000+ technical resources, customisable widgets, saved collections, and advanced search features

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