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AMUG Conference 2022 registration opens
The Additive Manufacturing Users Group (AMUG) announced that online registration is available for its 2022 AMUG Conference, which will be held in Chicago, Illinois, April 3-7, 2022. The AMUG Conference is a users’ event that is open to owners and operators of industrial additive manufacturing (AM) technologies used for professional purposes. The AMUG Conference is […]
New Yorker Electronics acquires Omni-Pro
New Yorker Electronics Co. Inc., a global franchised distributor of passive electronic components, discrete semiconductors and supply chain services, announced the acquisition of Omni Pro Electronics, Inc., an electronic component distributor, located in Addison, Texas. Omni Pro maintains a deep inventory of industrial control and board-level components used in a broad array of industrial, commercial, […]
TE Connectivity’s interconnect solutions align with SOSA Consortium technical standard
TE Connectivity is highlighting its portfolio of connector solutions which align with the newest release of The Open Group Sensors Open System Architecture (SOSA) Technical Standard 1.0. SOSA uses OpenVPX architecture to help ensure interoperability, improved subsystem SWaP-C (Size, Weight, Power and Cost), and rapid technology upgrades in aerospace applications and military embedded systems. As […]
Astera Labs notches the gold in the 2021 LEAP Awards Connectivity category
Winners of the 2021 LEAP Awards (Leadership in Engineering Achievement Program) were announced this afternoon in a digital ceremony, with products across 12 categories. This annual competition saw a record number of submissions, as it aims to celebrates the most innovative and forward-thinking products serving the design engineering space. This year’s winners were chosen by […]
Post process your PVA 3D printed parts 75% faster
Ultimaker announced that it will be adding a professional PVA Removal Station to its Ultimaker Platform. On top of the company’s printers, software, materials, and customer support, the PVA Removal Station means that 3D printers can develop prototypes faster, and users will be able to bring their products to market more quickly, speeding up the […]
Tiny CO2 sensor from Infineon Technologies bestowed Switches & Sensors LEAP Award
At four times smaller and three times lighter than its NDRI counterparts, the tiny XENSIV PAS CO2 sensor from Infineon Technologies captured the judges’ attention, earning it the LEAP Award in Switches & Sensors. More than 100 entries were received for the annual competition which celebrates the most innovative and forward-thinking products serving the design […]
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Optimizing the Design of a Precision Mechanical Drive System
Mechanical drive trains are at the heart of motion control systems. Whether it’s robotics and automation or packaging and material handling, many such systems rely on mechanical drive components such as gears and couplings for optimal performance. When designing a mechanical drive train in a servo motion control system, considerations beyond torque and backlash requirements…
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Drone powered by solar energy
XSun designs and manufactures a drone that is both energy-independent and can make its own decisions, for fully-automated missions. The company needed reliable, high-performance sub-assemblies to design it’s SolarXOne. This is why the start-up approached maxon for the propulsion system. Benjamin David, benefiting from a decade of experience at Airbus Defense & Space, created the…
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Make the pitch for automation security with this updated tech note
Best practices for cybersecurity and more from the groov EPIC v3.2 update to help you get sign-off on critical security upgrades. Solarwinds, Oldsmar, Colonial, JBS—with all the cybersecurity news filling our inboxes, news feeds, and social channels, your customers may finally be ready to talk about a more rigorous security strategy. So we figured this was a…
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WORKHORSE® Chain Offers Dependable Strength and Reliability for Bucket Elevators
In cement, mining, fertilizer and industrial aggregate applications, chain bucket elevators are used to transport bulk materials vertically. Demanding environments like these often challenge system reliability and require unique, innovative chain solutions. Balancing adequate strength with features that effectively defend against corrosion and abrasion can often be a challenge but is certainly feasible and should…
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Handling Tablets as Industrial HMIs
Industrial automation systems can incorporate consumer-grade tablets as powerful HMIs, using a specialized component to provide a secure grip and maintain safety. By Luiz Shida, IDEC Corp. Industrial automation applications are becoming more sophisticated and can take advantage of many features available in consumer-grade mobile smartphone and tablet devices. End users benefit from high-resolution visualization,…
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October 2021 Issue: Update on linear feedback
Manufacturing vs. politicians At last month’s NFPA International Economic Outlook Conference, John Manzella, of the Manzella Report, spoke on “Labor, International Trade, and What’s Ahead,” an insightful talk to the 200-ish attendees, many of whom were manufacturing executives in the fluid power realm. Manzella had few kind words for politicians on either side of the…
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Beckhoff Automation takes the gold in 2021 LEAP Awards Motion Control category
The winners of the 2021 LEAP Awards (Leadership in Engineering Achievement Program) were announced today in a digital ceremony, with products across 12 categories, including Motion Control. Critical to LEAP’s success is the involvement of the engineering community. The Design World editorial team assembled a top-notch independent judging panel, comprised of a cross-section of OEM […]
