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    Deliver Robust Automated Systems Through Servo Maintenance

    Emily Newton
    Nov. 29, 2023
    Servo motors are critical to the function of many automated systems, so they require optimal maintenance. Discover how to refine servo motor maintenance strategies.
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    Custom Machine Builder Develops Automation Solution That Increases Production Capacity Four-Fold

    Derek Limesand
    Nov. 22, 2023
    Kamp Automation developed a mechatronic solution to meet a customer’s requirements. By automating a labor-intensive process, production capacity for an industrial electronic component...
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    The Future of Connected Worker Technology and Its Impact on Industrial Training

    Eric Whitley
    Nov. 21, 2023
    A new paradigm of work driven by technology is reshaping industrial skills and training efforts in profound ways.
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    Generative AI’s Transformative Impact on Manufacturing: Unleashing the Power of Industrial Data

    Moe Tanabian
    Nov. 20, 2023
    An insider’s view on why industrial generative AI capabilities hold promise for asset-heavy industries, this article highlights three common obstacles: hallucinations, data leakage...
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    Big Tech & Big Ideas Permeate Industrial Thinking in 2023

    Rehana Begg
    Nov. 14, 2023
    Behind industry buzzwords are some remarkable applications that are changing the way we manufacture and the way we foster the next workforce.

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    Additive Manufacturing Innovations Drive Industry Forward

    Sharon Spielman
    Nov. 9, 2023
    Machine Design covered several additive manufacturing innovations during the past year—each with the potential to reshape the future of manufacturing.
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    Avianna is a start-up focusing on creating drone software that will support and commercialize UAV operations. The company used advanced AI technologies to boost drone functionality and to unlock previously inaccessible robotics capabilities.

    Pushing the Limits of Drone Capabilities

    Victorio Pellicano
    Nov. 8, 2023
    With the promise of operational efficiency and cost savings, the latest autonomous drone functionality and capabilities are prepping industries for greater integration.
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    Survey of Engineers: Pushing Roles to the Edge of Possibility

    Rehana Begg
    Nov. 1, 2023
    A thought leader on advanced manufacturing and professional engineers analyzes research on what drives attrition in engineering and answers the question of applicable skills.
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    The Rise of the Sustainability Engineer

    Rehana Begg
    Oct. 31, 2023
    As a sustainability engineer, Iana Aranda is tasked with bolstering sustainability efforts by preparing the engineering workforce for social entrepreneurship and cross-sector ...
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    As a subtractive manufacturing process, machining mistakes can be avoided with design best practices.

    5 Common Machining Mistakes to Avoid

    Dan Snetselaar
    Oct. 30, 2023
    From adding thin walls to raised text to “non-threadable” holes, subtractive manufacturing such as CNC milling is not without its mishaps. Here are ways to avoid some of the most...
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    Changemakers: Expanding our Understanding of the STEM Field

    Rehana Begg
    Oct. 30, 2023
    Lifting up some of the amazing women who shared their expertise in Machine Design’s WISE (Workers in Science & Engineering) series in 2023.
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    Nurturing Innovation Can Lead to Employee Longevity

    Sharon Spielman
    Oct. 24, 2023
    In an ever-changing business landscape, where employee turnover rates are high, how can manufacturers retain their workforces and fuel innovation?
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    Master Embedded Systems Security: A Step-by-Step Guide to Protect Critical Components

    Emily Newton
    Oct. 18, 2023
    How can you cover all the bases for embedded systems security? This step-by-step guide takes you through best practices.
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    The many dynamic motion sequences are provided by 67 AM8000 series servomotors from Beckhoff.

    How to Build a Better Rat Trap—with 70 Synchronized Servo Axes

    Matt Prellwitz
    Aug. 30, 2023
    A case study in using PC-based control and EtherCAT tech to deliver a sophisticated, highly efficient production line to enhance production for a major pest control brand.