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Driving Change Through Electrification Innovation

The chief nameplate engineer discusses her role in Ford’s electrification project.
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How to Upgrade Quality Control for Better Performance

Quality control is essential for any manufacturer, but conventional approaches fall short. Discover how new technologies can drive further improvements.
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Q&A: Modular Standardization for Industrial Control Systems

PICMG InterEdge Working Group member Steve Bitar talks about what InterEdge, a modular architecture for process control systems, means for the engineers who work in the machine...
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High-Precision Motion Components Drive Advances in Semiconductor Production

Innovative crossed roller bearings, linear guides and positioning tables offer the high accuracy and performance required for next-generation fabrication equipment.
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Eaton’s UM 15 Mobile Filter Unit for Hydraulic Systems

The compact and portable offline filtration solution is made to improve the lifespan and reliability of hydraulic systems with high-performance filtration capabilities.

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C&J Industries acquired a 220-ton Nissei two-shot press so they could accommodate the jobs they had been having to turn away.
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Using Digital Processes to Enhance Safety and Quality

Explore quality control approaches in small to mid-size factories as well as the evolving role of technology in shaping the future of safety and reliability in manufacturing processes...
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DIY or Collaborate? Navigating the Path to Optimal Linear Actuator Guidance

Stepper motor linear actuators provide thrust along a linear axis but cannot tolerate side loading. Supplemental guidance is needed to protect against external forces impacting...