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Jul 31, 2015
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Getting the Best Design Concept

Dr. Amir Ziv-Av offers advice on how engineers can choose the right designs and optimize them into successful products on the marketplace....More
Jul 30, 2015
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Noise Prediction for Moving Mechanisms Using Coupled MBD-Acoustics Analysis

Reducing the time and resources needed to design quality products is a constant industrial challenge. Integrating different computer aided engineering (CAE) tools is one way......More
Jul 31, 2015
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A Dismal Future for Man versus Machine?

The growing use of robots and automation, some alarmists say, is widening the gap between rich and poor and opening the door to massive unemployment....More
Jul 30, 2015
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Innovations Moving Structural Ceramics into the Mainstream

Structural ceramics have found use in a number of industries, but are generally limited to niche-use cases. Current applications are overwhelmingly single functional....More
Jul 30, 2015
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Simulation Table's Bearings Support High Loads

A hydraulic simulation table designed by Moog Inc.can handle loads up to 1,500 lb. and vibrate at up to 100 Hz....More
Jul 30, 2015
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Plethora of Options Enriches Drive Customization

Maxon Motor allows engineers to customize their own Maxon DC drive by providing a variety of options for motors, gears, and encoders....More
Jul 30, 2015
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What’s the Difference Between Spur, Helical, Bevel, and Worm Gears?

Here are some basic types of gears and how they are different from each other....More
Jul 30, 2015
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Product, Project, Technology, and IP Portfolios

Does your company manage R&D using four portfolios?...More
Jul 30, 2015
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Machine Vision Lets People Get Close to Robots

Giving machines environmental awareness improves productivity and worker safety....More
Jul 30, 2015
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The Fundamentals of Ball Screws

Proper ball-screw selection involves a number of design and application considerations....More
Jul 29, 2015
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Lighter Fasteners and Adhesives Boost Aircraft Efficiency

Many of the latest industry trends for fasteners and adhesives used to mount together planes focus on shedding the weight....More
Jul 29, 2015
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Advanced Materials Reshape 3D Printing

New materials are making a splash in the 3D-printing arena, but engineers need to become keenly aware of their properties to avoid any surprises down the line....More
Jul 28, 2015
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Ask the Experts: 3D Printing Tips and Techniques

Robox CEO Chris Elsworthy offers his insights on how to get the most out of 3D printing....More
Jul 27, 2015
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Smart Tools Connecting with Wireless Networks at Home and the Assembly Line

Wireless and Bluetooth networks allow work tools to connect to mobile devices and computers, providing a faster and more efficient assembly process....More
Jul 27, 2015
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Take Immediate Action: Stephen Hawking to Answer AI Questions on Reddit

If you had the chance to ask one of the most influential theoretical physicists about the future of artificial intelligence, what would you ask?...More
Jul 24, 2015
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Solar-Power Battery Continues Charging Without Sunlight

This new solar battery may be the key to continuous power, even when there are breaks in sunlight....More
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