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Union Park acquires GAM and launches new precision motion control platform
Since 1990, GAM Enterprises (GAM) has provided precision mechanical components, including high-precision gear reducers, couplings, and engineered motion solutions serving automation, robotics, aerospace, medical, and semiconductor OEMs. The company has evolved to a full-scale manufacturer with deep engineering expertise, application-specific customization, and favorable lead times. GAM’s products are mission-critical components embedded in OEM equipment, forming…
Introducing the Design World Ethical Engineering Panel of Experts
When Design World launched the Ethical Engineer column earlier this fall, we mentioned offering our readers a panel of engineering and ethics experts from across the spectrum of experience and engineering disciplines who will on occasion weigh in on real-world dilemmas and challenges. Here we introduce two of our panelists and spotlight their backgrounds and…
Empowering people: how AI is revolutionizing work from the top floor to the shop floor
Accessibility is key as AI continues to transform manufacturing. By embedding AI steadily and responsibly into workflows using the crawl, walk, run, fly framework, businesses can deploy analytical AI tools swiftly and agilely. Rahul Garg • VP for Industrial Machinery Vertical Software Strategy | Siemens Digital Industries Software The AI revolution is here and accelerating.…
Novotechnik U.S. introduces RMB 3600 absolute angle sensors
Novotechnik U.S. has introduced the RMB 3600 Series absolute multi-turn angle sensors. The noncontact sensors have a galvanized steel housing and a stainless steel shaft, with up to a 100 N working shaft load on the HD version. Depending on the version, they are sealed up to IP69K. The series is available in solid-shaft and…
IKO offers samples of liquid crystal lubricant for vacuum uses
IKO is accepting sample requests for Liquid Crystal Lubricant for vacuum applications such as semiconductor equipment, where engineers often balance service life and cleanliness. Liquid Crystal Lubricant is an alternative to greases that use base oils and thickeners. IKO says the lubricant forms molecular aggregates with layered structures that slide past each other and adhere…
Banner releases SD50 wireless status display for plant data
Banner Engineering has introduced the SD50 Wireless Status Display, adding a wireless option to the SD50 series for displaying production data in locations where wired displays or HMIs are not practical. The SD50 Wireless Status Display uses Banner’s wireless serial network technology and is available in 900 MHz and 2.4 GHz models. It connects directly…
igus opens Rhode Island facility for lead screw and linear bearing production
igus has opened a new facility in Rhode Island to support domestic production of drylin linear motion components and dryspin lead screw systems. The building, a repurposed 1950s structure located across the street from the company’s existing headquarters, will house lead screw production and drylin linear bearing manufacturing in the U.S. The site will manufacture…
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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…
