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OMRON expands TM S Series cobots with new models and TMflow
OMRON Robotics and Safety Technologies announced an expansion and update to its TM S Series of collaborative robots. The release adds three new models — the TM30S, TM20S, and TM6S — along with hardware updates and the TMflow 2.22 software platform. The updates are intended to support flexible, safe automation for manufacturers dealing with high-mix,…
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…
Mind over Machine: ACD Consulting’s Michael Campbell
In this video, Design World Magazine managing editor Mike Santora speaks with Texas-based aerospace engineering firm ACD Consulting President Michael Campbell. Campbell offers advice and best practices he’s learned from his time in the military and as the president of ACD. The video below was edited for length and clarity.
Hitachi Systems and dataPARC partner on smart manufacturing
dataPARC, a provider of industrial data management and analytics software, announced a strategic partnership with Hitachi Systems, a system integrator and IT services provider. Under the collaboration, Hitachi Systems will integrate dataPARC’s industrial data platform, including its historian and PARCview analytics toolkit, into its digital manufacturing solutions. The goal is to help customers gain more…
Moxa earns 2025 EcoVadis Silver, ranks in top 15%
Moxa Inc. earned silver status in the 2025 EcoVadis Sustainability Rating, which places it among the top 15% of more than 150,000 companies evaluated by EcoVadis. Moxa scored 76 out of 100, putting it in the top 7% of companies assessed globally. The company moved up from a Committed Badge in 2024 to a Silver…
PI H-815 industrial hexapod targets continuous 6-axis alignment
PI (Physik Instrumente) offers the H-815 industrial hexapod, a six-degree-of-freedom parallel kinematic motion platform designed for continuous operation in industrial environments. The system provides compact, high-resolution positioning with integrated brakes and supports round-the-clock use. The H-815 delivers submicron resolution, stable motion and repeatable positioning for precision alignment and motion tasks. Typical applications include camera lens…
Electromate adds Netzer VLP-13 miniature absolute encoder
Electromate has added the Netzer Precision VLP-13 to its catalog, a miniature absolute rotary encoder for space-constrained motion systems where size, precision and reliability are required. Why the VLP-13 Matters As demand increases for smaller, lighter and more precise motion control systems in robotics, aerospace, medical and automation sectors, the VLP-13 addresses a common design […]
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PHD launches new electric actuator for high load and flexible use
PHD, Inc. announced the release of its Series ESW Heavy Duty Dual Rail Electric Linear Actuators. The Series ESW is designed to provide strength, durability, and versatility in a compact form for a range of industrial applications. Engineered for performance The ESW actuators are suitable for standalone operations or multi-axis Cartesian or gantry systems, providing…
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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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Electromate adds Netzer VLP-13 miniature absolute encoder
Electromate has added the Netzer Precision VLP-13 to its catalog, a miniature absolute rotary encoder for space-constrained motion systems where size, precision and reliability are required. Why the VLP-13 Matters As demand increases for smaller, lighter and more precise motion control systems in robotics, aerospace, medical and automation sectors, the VLP-13 addresses a common design […]
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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…
