Autodesk is transforming product lifecycle management with Autodesk PLM 360, an easy-to-use, and simple-to-deploy solution that makes the benefits of PLM available to anyone, anytime, anywhere – at a fraction of the cost of traditional PLM systems.
Pi Mobility used Autodesk’s Digital Prototyping solution to produce a data-rich 3D digital prototype that helped them get to market much quicker than the competition.
See how Proto Labs, through its First Cut and Protomold services, provides new product designers and engineers with the easiest, fastest and least-expensive way to obtain real parts, really fast. Length: 4:07
Step-by-step instructions on how to strip the silicone jacket from a Cicoil flexible flat cable in preparation for terminating the flat cable to any connector.
Lee Teschler looks at a 24-string guitar tree built to demonstrate electronic actuation of pneumatic systems built by Rob Clippard from Clippard Instrument Laboratory Inc.6:52
Ken Korane of MACHINE DESIGN magazine looks on as Chip Rediess from Norgren demonstrates how the Ecology seal speeds pneumatic cylinder rod motion as it cushions impact and reduces noise at the end of stroke. 7:46
George Haithwaite and Jose Riofrio from Enfield Technologies demo several applications for pneumatic cylinders with proportional position control. 5:52
Ken Korane of Machine Design magazine talks with Mike Everman of Bell Everman about backlash in belt and linear drives and their new ServoBelt rotary model that delivers precision positioning for heavier loads.
Ken Korane of Machine Design magazine talks with Paul Baillio of Bird Precision about jewel bearings and how using exotic minerals can improve bearing performance.
Ken Korane of Machine Design magazine talks with Corey Wesnitzer of General Magnaplate Corporation about surface coating technology and how the process and final product are greatly improved.
Corey Wesnitzer from General Magnaplate Corp. shows off some new coatings for manufactured parts that improve waffle iron griddle life and keeps hot glue from sticking. 4:06
David Bernstein, CEO of Trexel Inc., talks about how the Core Back manufacturing process with MuCell creates lightweight plastic parts for the auto industry and others. Jessica Shapiro conducts the interview for MACHINE DESIGN. 7:16
Brent Caldwell of Servometer® explains the electroforming process used to manufacture electrodeposited nickel bellows, and discusses multiple product applications. 4:05
TwisterBand cable carriers from igus, inc., carry power and data lines, as well as hose and tubing, through 3,000° of motion with minimal friction and wear.
Stephen Hawksworth of PTI Recycling Systems and Craig Barrows of Plastic Technology Inc. talk about a new initiative in PET plastic recycling through the creation of distributed recycling plants across the nation. 12:54
Learn about leading-edge Fiber Optic and Isolation Solutions and enhancements across the four technology sectors that make up Alternative & Renewable Energy: Solar Power; Wind, Water and Geothermal; Fuel Cells and Hydrogen; and Biomass and Battery technologies.
Thomas Embley of Precision AirConvey and Mark Richardson of Plasmac, Ltd., demonstrate the latest in plastic film and sheet recycling equipment to Jessica Shapiro of MD. 6:25
Richard Mintz from SEW Eurodrive Inc. provides details of a report that says energy efficient motors may use more energy than standard motors in certain applications and that one must look beyond the motor for the best energy savings. 6:24
Dave Hoffman of Hagenhoff LLC, Canton, Ohio, demonstrates a wireless test indicator designed to help toolmakers and lab technicians make accurate remote measurements. See the article in MD.3:33
The original job of wires and cables was to transport electrical signals from Point A to Point B. Thinking cables not only carry those signals between points, but also provides emphasis, compensation, translation, and conversion of the signal from one form to another.
