eBooks

Industrial Connectivity Basics

Reggie Hall — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 13:52:56 -0600

Industrial connectivity includes any component that is in the path of delivering power or control signals to do useful work. Typical connectivity components include connectors and terminal blocks, motor starters and relays.

The Basics of Robotic Motion

Reggie Hall — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 09:17:29 -0600

There are all types of industrial robots, and most can be broken down into a handful of basic components. One of the most basic are the drives and the controls. This article explains the differences, so that you can determine which is best for your project.

Motion Control Study Guide

Reggie Hall — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 08:46:17 -0600

This practical reference guide will be helpful for anyone wanting to brush up on motion control basics and current technologies and applications. It covers a broad range of motion control subjects, from the electrical and mechanical engineering disciplines. In addition to a basic overview of motion control, the Study Guide can also be helpful in navigating the challenging levels of THE WORLD’S SMARTEST ENGINEER!

Understanding AC Induction, Permanent Magnet and Servo Motor Technologies

Reggie Hall — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 13:07:27 -0600

This new eBook, Understanding AC induction, permanent magnet and servo motor technologies, is an exhaustive technical overview of AC induction motors, permanent-magnet motors, and servomotors — the three major technologies with partially overlapping functionalities for sophisticated applications. This illustrated engineering handbook is an essential reference for all engineers tasked with motor selection for machinery in which multiple motor types may be suitable.

Aerospace Materials: Metals and Composites

Reggie Hall — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 14:08:47 -0600

Aluminums will likely be in airframes for another century, while composites represent the new material on the block. Two materials play major roles in modern aerospace: aluminum alloys for airframes and skin, and composites for structures. This guide takes a look at both.

Prototyping & Manufacturing Plastic Injection-Molded Parts

Reggie Hall — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 09:45:14 -0500

This handy guide is a “one stop shop” in which designers can easily find important technical information on prototyping and injection-molding plastic parts. The guide describes the major resins and how to select the best resin for a particular part — a challenge that can often curl an engineer’s hair. It also discusses additive technologies that push the boundaries of manufacturable design, as well as techniques such as rapid injection molding and rapid machining that can produce prototypes or end parts in as little as one business day.

Handbook and Application Guide for High-Performance Brushless Servo Systems

Jared Rader — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 14:45:00 -0500

This updated handbook provides a technical overview of the components, theory, and interaction of brushless motion control systems plus a helpful guide outlining the design considerations, calculations and application of brushless servo sytems, including helpful engineering formulas and conversion tables.

The Case for Medical Electronics Supply Chain Transparency

Jared Rader — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 10:23:35 -0500

Check out our eBook "The Case for Medical Electronics Supply Chain Transparency" which will explain the pressures that medical device companies face today and how supply chain transparency can affect an organization's revenues and reputation.

Building Safety into Machine Guarding Equipment

andrew.davidson — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 13:45:15 -0500

This white paper discusses what factors you should look for in identifying a quality machine shop.
Learn-

• What elements place a shop head-and-shoulders above the rest?
• What standards does a quality shop adhere to?
• Why is first-article inspection important?
• What is strict traceability and why is it critical?
• How does a shop’s cultural factors enter the mix?

Reliable Flexible Circuit Design and Manufacturing

wtanaka — Tue, 03 May 2011 14:03:18 -0500

For insight into how engineers and designers can save time and money in developing flexible circuits for a range of applications, read this ebook.

Selecting Pneumatic Cylinders for OEM Application

wtanaka — Mon, 07 Mar 2011 08:21:27 -0600

During its work cycle, almost every industrial or commercial machine calls for one of its components to move linearly or to apply force against an adjacent area. In many cases, a pneumatic cylinder can initiate that motion or generate that force.

SMBs: A Blueprint for Success, Chapter 3

Jessica Harris — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 12:29:36 -0500

Chapter 3 details how small and medium businesses can improve profitability with an early-stage focus on cost containment by focusing on four key initiatives:

•   Using virtual prototypes.
•   Increasing design reuse.
•   Reducing production scrap and rework.
•   Improving collaboration.

These are discussed in the context of our complete "Blueprint for Success" and several case studies.

SMBs: A Blueprint for Success, Chapter 2

Jessica Harris — Mon, 11 May 2009 09:44:24 -0500

Download Chapter 2 of SMBs: A Blueprint for Success, an ebook from Machine Design Custom Publishing. "Growing Business Through Superior Product Development" details how small and medium businesses can infuse their processes with speed, agility, customer responsiveness and cost containment.

Other topics in Chapter 2 include:

Force Sensors for Design

Jessica Harris — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 15:57:36 -0500

This eBook includes: