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    TIMTOS 2025: HIWIN Showcases Ball Screws, Guideways, Bearings, Industrial & Medical Robots

    Rehana Begg
    HIWIN will be exhibiting at TIMTOS 2025, where machine tool upgrades and solutions will be on full display. The show takes place in Taiwan, where machine tools, medical equipment...
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    An Engineer’s Primer on the Bearing Component

    Maria Church
    Categories, uses, maintenance and certifications...we drill down to the basics of a bearing component.
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    Vacuum grippers hold boxes in a warehouse. Adding pneumatically based grippers would give this robot greater flexibility to pick and sort mixed-product packaging.

    Design a Universal End-of-Arm Tool for Intralogistics Applications

    Cory Knight
    The most versatile end-of-arm tools incorporate vacuum and mechanical gripping for mixed-product packaging.
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    In humanoid robot design, bushings are used in tight spaces where bearings can’t be used.

    Introduction to Bearings in Humanoid Robots: What Roboticists Need to Know

    Yaman Obaid
    A breakdown of sought-after bearing types for linear and rotary motion applications, including crossed roller, flexible ball and four-point contact ball bearings.
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    Innovation Through Collaboration in Manufacturing

    Sharon Spielman
    With nearly 74% of manufacturers engaged in collaborative projects, the partnership between FloridaMakes and LIFT exemplifies how such collaborations drive innovation, elevate...

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    How a Mechatronics Solutions Provider Meets the Demand for Flexible Manufacturing

    Rehana Begg
    Skye Automation developed a machining solution that can handle up to 1,000 different component configurations, enhancing efficiency and reducing floorspace needs.
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    Embracing Innovation in Advanced Manufacturing

    Sharon Spielman
    A recent conversation with leaders from FloridaMakes and LIFT shed light on the promising future of advanced manufacturing and the initiatives underway to foster growth in the...
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    Custom Bushings and Humanoid Robots

    Yaman Obaid
    Consider key material selection factors and assembly requirements when choosing bushings for robotics applications.
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    Inspiring the Next Generation of Engineers

    Sharon Spielman
    Tormach’s 2024 Instructor of the Year Danielle Ward shares her approaches to STEM education, emphasizing hands-on learning and the integration of advanced technologies to prepare...