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Five Uses for the Parvalux Modular Range
One of the most innovative ranges of high-quality electric motors and gearboxes offered by Parvalux is the modular range. By Parvalux by maxon One of the most innovative ranges of high-quality electric motors and gearboxes offered by Parvalux is the modular range. This modular range provides an unparalleled level of flexibility and versatility for a…
A fun new video series: Travel for Engineers
I’m thrilled to introduce his new video series, one that is very close to my heart — Travel for Engineers. In addition to a career of writing for and managing some very well-known engineering publications, including Design World, I’ve also had a lifelong passion for travel. Having now visited all 50 U.S. states (thanks to…
Advanced Air Mobility Vehicles and the software that operates them
Earlier last month I had the opportunity to interview Paul Barnard, application engineering manager for MathWorks. I wanted to learn more about the software behind these Autonomous Air Mobility vehicles that are becoming more and more influential every year. Specifically, I wanted to know about the software behind them, and the challenges engineers are facing…
Altech introduces GEOS IP67 enclosures for industrial use
Altech Corporation has introduced GEOS Series IP67-rated enclosures for industrial and outdoor applications. The UL- and CSA-approved enclosures are made of lightweight polycarbonate and include a “Drain Protect” seal system designed to help limit the effects of environmental exposure. The Altech GEOS family uses a polycarbonate housing designed to resist impacts and scratching. It also…
PI technologies for precision motion control in manufacturing
Ready to scale high-tech manufacturing in 2026? Learn about PI’s recent work in high-precision motion control, automation and nanopositioning technologies. Speak with PI’s experts about approaches to improving performance and throughput in silicon photonics chip production, wafer testing, laser micromachining, high-resolution 3D printing, satellite communication, super-resolution microscopy and medical device manufacturing. The photonics, AI, quantum…
Addressing global energy demand with advanced motion solutions
Extensive cooling systems drive much of the growing energy demand of data centers, as high-density computer equipment — including servers, networking gear, and storage systems — generates enormous amounts of heat as a byproduct of electrical consumption. Jeff Hemphill, CTO of Schaeffler Americas, noted that one of the most critical challenges of our time is…
Empowering the machine tool industry during changing times
The machine tool industry faces the same challenges as other industries: skilled labor shortages, rising cost pressures, and geopolitical shifts. Traditional customer groups such as automotive manufacturers and suppliers are undergoing restructuring and reducing their investments, while other export-oriented sectors are postponing investments due to tariff disputes and potential trade restrictions. For suppliers such as…
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Addressing global energy demand with advanced motion solutions
Extensive cooling systems drive much of the growing energy demand of data centers, as high-density computer equipment — including servers, networking gear, and storage systems — generates enormous amounts of heat as a byproduct of electrical consumption. Jeff Hemphill, CTO of Schaeffler Americas, noted that one of the most critical challenges of our time is…
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Robot Integration with Rotary Index Tables and Auxiliary Axes
Rotary index tables play a critical role in modern automated manufacturing across automotive, welding, assembly, aerospace, and heavy industrial applications. When integrated with industrial robots, these indexers can function as robot auxiliary axes, dramatically expanding reach, flexibility, and throughput. Motion Index Drives manufactures a full line of high-precision rotary index tables and linear indexing systems…
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Trends in software ecosystems for motion
Some of the latest developments in software ecosystems aim to make motion systems easier to design and commission. Artificial intelligence (AI) has made rapid inroads here. For motion systems specifically, the trend is to use AI for: Servotuning — before a system is put into service. Predictive maintenance — when a system is running in […]
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Sustainability, Innovation and Safety, Central to Our Approach
A better future is a key focus for all manufacturers in the aviation industry, and every manufacturer is working toward that solution in their own way. Austin Major, Group Vice President of Business Development and Global Support at Parker Aerospace, highlights what this approach means in a conversation. Q: Recently, Parker joined the consortium to…
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The New High Speed Precision Conveyor
In today’s fast-paced automated manufacturing environments, the demand for efficient, high speed, high precision, reliable, and flexible transport systems is at an all-time high. The newest innovation from Motion Index Drives precision link conveyors is the Taktoflex, a revolutionary flexible high-speed precision conveyor designed to meet the diverse needs of modern industries. With its modular…
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December 2025 Issue: How V2X and V2E are reshaping EV power architecture
It’s been a vibrant year for engineering content. In this December 2025 issue, we cover advanced technologies that enable new design possibilities, improve efficiency and productivity, and give companies a competitive advantage. We also showcase the rebranding of the Engineer’s Edge, our 3x-per-week newsletter that brings you educational, up-to-date news right to your inbox. If…
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Predicting future changes in water quality
As the impact of climate change and land use continue to harm aquatic environments, it is becoming increasingly important to measure and monitor changes in water quality. When Dublin City University (DCU) Water Institute was developing its new mobile lab technology to help predict future changes in water quality, it turned to precision drive and…
