Watch on demand. EXAIR’s webinar will educate attendees on the two most common OSHA regulations that are violated by point of use compressed air devices. By attending you will also learn the health risks that can be caused by non-engineered solutions being used within your facility. There will be examples of OSHA fines that have…
Webinar: Challenges and solutions for process plant design
Watch on demand. This webinar discusses the challenges for designers of process plant and equipment, and how using specialized plant design software together with 3D CAD software can help address these challenges and improve performance for design project completion. Participants will learn: Challenges facing designers of process plant and related equipment Using specialized plant design…
Webinar: Speed Liquid Silicone Rubber Products to Market
This webinar took place on Thursday, August 25, 2016. Watch on demand. Prototyping and low-volume production of LSR parts are typically handled with manual casting methods, using molds made of metal, RTV or modeling board. However, these kinds of molds can be time and labor intensive to produce and pose limitations on the complexity of…
Webinar: How to ensure your 3D printed medical design complies with FDA guidelines
This webinar was held on Tuesday, July 19, 2016. Watch the on demand webinar The FDA recently issued guidance on using 3D printing for medical applications. This webinar will give you the information and resources you need to ensure you are in compliance with these guidelines. You will learn: What the FDA guidance covers as it…
Webinar: Actuator Selection 101: Best Practices Engineering Roundtable
This webinar was recorded on Wednesday, August 10, 2016. Watch on demand Selecting an appropriate actuator product for a motion control project might seem like a daunting task because there are many possible component combinations including several types of linear guides, several types of drive mechanisms, many physical sizes and load capacities, and an array…
Webinar: Keeping your coupling installation on the straight and narrow
This webinar was recorded on Tuesday, July 26, 2016. Watch the on demand webinar In this webinar, several top coupling industry professionals will be sharing their best practices for specific coupling installations. From larger power transmission coupling alignment to smaller precision applications, this webinar is a great resource for design engineers looking to simplify their…
Transcript: Introducing Dynamic Machine Control through Advanced Hydraulic Valves
This is the unedited transcript for webinar: Introducing Dynamic Machine Control through Advanced Hydraulic Valves. Watch on demand. Paul Heney: Good afternoon. Thank you, everyone, for tuning into…
Transcript: Best practices for optimizing performance and reducing costs when selecting and using cable and hose carriers
This is the unedited transcript for webinar: Best practices for optimizing performance and reducing costs when selecting and using cable and hose carriers. Watch on demand Mary: Hello…
How to Build Robotic Positioning Systems for Long-Stroke Applications
Watch an exclusive webinar featuring Design World’s Senior Editor Lisa Eitel and Nexen Group’s Regional Manager Jean-Paul Beyak. Gantry and robot positioning and transfer systems often need components that provide high speed, high positional accuracy, low backlash, low maintenance, long life and safety. In this webinar, we covered how to meet these design objectives even for…
America Semiconductor introduces high-power standard recovery rectifiers in DO4 package
DO4 Stud Devices Optimized to Provide Reliable and Efficient Power Solutions to a Variety of High-Reliability Industrial Applications America Semiconductor, LLC, a leading manufacturer of state-of-the-industry high-power semiconductors,…
The Benefits of Closed Loop Motion Feedback
In today’s tight economy, OEMs and end-users alike are searching for ways to get an edge over their competition, and closed-loop feedback might just be the best secret weapon you’ve never considered. Sure, encoders and resolvers are a must for high-speed packaging, but did you know that they can provide big savings and performance boosts…
Balancing Cost, Performance and Reliability when Choosing Solenoid Valves
Live webinar was recorded on November 20, 2013. During this webinar we review the key attributes of a valve including the mechanical and electrical characteristics as well as the operating condition requirements and valve functionality. You will also discover how to select the best product for an application or industry. The other topics range from performance…
Advantages of Air Logic
Live webinar was recorded on November 12, 2013. Air logic has a number of significant advantages over electronics, electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical systems in the right applications. This webinar will cover some of these advantages, including a real cost savings both up front and during its use over a lifetime. We will be looking at…
Motors and the Current State of Motion Technology
The live webinar was recorded on October 30, 2013. There are a number of newer motor technologies that have emerged over the past few years. These technologies generally fall into three classes; high torque density motors, high efficiency type motors, and high power density motors. Different configurations help all three motor classes reach their application…
Increasing the Strength and Reliability of Press Fits
Live webinar was recorded on November 14, 2013. Retaining compounds increase the strength and reliability of traditional press and shrink fits. Retaining compounds improve the distribution of stress, which increases maximum load transmission and performance. They create a physical barrier that eliminates fretting, oxidation and galvanic corrosion, which increase service life. Recent chemical advances in…
“eXtending” the Automation Toolbox: Introduction to TwinCAT 3 Software and eXtended Automation
Live webinar was recorded on November 6, 2013. eXtended Automation, the core principle of TwinCAT 3 adds numerous enabling tools to the lineup of technologies already established in the TwinCAT platform. While the bases for automation, PLC, motion control, robotics and HMI programming have been well-covered in TwinCAT for many years, version 3 adds the opportunity…
The Challenges of Robotic Design
The live webinar was recorded on October 29, 2013. Join an expert panel put together by the Design World editorial team to examine the latest developments and challenges in the ever-changing field of robotics. We’ll learn about Clearpath Robotics’ unmanned vehicles, used for research and development, and what design challenges they faced in developing their…
Smart Parts: Additive Manufacturing for Integrated Electro-mechanical Devices
The live webinar was Oct 8, 2013. 3D-printed electronics deliver benefits that mirror those of 3D-printed mechanical parts. Integrate the two processes into one hybrid solution to amplify the advantages in time savings, cost reduction and design flexibility to achieve unmatched efficiencies and create revolutionary products. Join us to discover what is possible when you…
Stepper Motors: Inside and Out
Live webinar was Oct. 9, 2013. In this presentation, Lin Engineering will cover common stepper motor applications, issues that can arise within those applications, and stepper modifications that can help resolve those problems. Stepper motors are used in a multitude of applications in many different industries. Steppers can be applied to printers, robotics, security cameras,…
Tips for Additive Manufacturing in Metal
Live webinar was September 11, 2013. With simple changes such as automated transfers and print run layout, an additive manufacturing production process can be optimized to maximize output. Hear how ExOne takes “3D printing” into the realm of manufacturing production. Tom Pasterik, Manager of Application Engineering for The ExOne Company, will discuss what it takes…
Analytical Flow Products to Join Norgren in IMI Fluid Power Group
IMI PLC, the international engineering solutions group, is enhancing the capabilities of its fluid power subsidiary, Norgren, through the acquisition of Analytical Flow Products (AFP). Founded in Quebec in…
Absolute encoders for tight positioning
Avtron absolute encoders for positioning applications are available as optical or magnetic, shafted or hollow shaft, single-turn or multi-turn designs. They retain their position even when powered off and keep track of motion within their own absolute frame of reference, unlike incremental encoders that need to be “homed” when power is eliminated. They include analog,…
HEIDENHAIN Rotary Encoder For Demanding Environments
HEIDENHAIN introduces the ROD 1930 rotary encoder series for use in mechanically-demanding motion control environments. With exceptionally rugged bearings, this new incremental encoder can withstand radial shaft loads…
Metcar Announces Mechanical Seal Primary Rings
Metallized Carbon Corporation announces the availability of mechanical seal primary rings for sealing refrigerants and other low viscosity liquids. Designing mechanical seals for sealing refrigerants and other low viscosity liquids has been a difficult problem for seal manufactures for many years. It has now been established that mechanical seals with antimony impregnated, carbon-graphite primary rings and…
Anritsu Introduces BTS Master with Improved Performance
Anritsu introduces the MT8220T BTS Master, a multi-function handheld durable tester with all the capabilities network operators, sub-contractors, installers, and regulatory authorities need when measuring base stations. The…
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