Efficient Engineering

Highlights

Build Vs Buy 1540x800
This paper looks at building vs buying a three axis PCB-based positioning motion controller. It examines the motion control design effort, required resources, and cost for each...
Force Control 1540x800
Specific actuators are often mounted on transport systems such as robotic arms and gantries. This paper details the capabilities and properties that ensure your next application...
Benchmark Atlas Fig1 Halcyon Avant Ltc Copy
The high temperatures found in rocket thrusters will melt most metals, driving one manufacturer to find a unique solution while maintaining precision and quality.
Bokers Renewable Energy Image
Both renewable and traditional energy applications rely on large-scale equipment often located in extreme environments. Precision in the small details keeps these operations up...
Ultimaker Shows Off New Printer at New Lab
The innovative center for startups is the first to use the new printer, and has something to say about it.
Sophia
Cryptocurrencies are only the tip of the Blockchain iceberg. Is this just a fad, or a bona-fide disruption of the world economy?
The Vermont Tech and Taps Tour (Part 4)
During Machine Design's brewery tours, there was a lot to see, including the Festo parts that were spotted on the Willd Goose canning line.
Engineering Talent Pool in Peril as Nations Abroad Comb U.S.
The global search for skilled workers has countries looking inside the U.S., creating an even bigger skills gap problem on the home front.
The Vermont Tech and Taps Tour (Part 3)
Machine Design tours Vermont’s growing manufacturing, technology, and brewery industries.