Design World

As today’s technological capabilities have become more sophisticated, the working parts within machine systems have increasingly required greater performance. That need for more precise linear motion has driven PBC Linear to pinpoint substantial resources along each step of its engineering and manufacturing of lead screws, and simultaneously employ quality metrology processes. The result is an…

[Following is a lightly edited transcript of the recent webinar, “Making Product Data More Accessible for Downstream Teams: EAG’s Success with Navigate”] Leia: Today’s presenters are Stuart Weiler, Director of CAD and PLM at Elite Aerospace Group, and Graham Birch, Director of PLM Solutions at PTC. Registration is now open for LiveWorx 2019. Stuart began his…

I was on the phone recently with a large multinational corporate investor discussing the applications for robotics in the energy market. He expressed his frustration about the lack of products to inspect and repair active oil and gas pipelines, citing too many catastrophic accidents. His point was further endorsed by a Huffington Post article that…

With state-of-the-art tracking telematics technology and a wide variety of sensors, a logistic service that provides ship, train and roadway/trucking and, in some cases, air transportation can literally track the container and monitor its contents from the shipping dock to the final destination. One company that provides data and services for the supply chain industry, […]

It’s no secret that the pressure is building on designers to create lighter, faster, and stronger products at lower cost that work the first time. Creo Simulation Live gives you real-time feedback on your design decisions as you make them. Get to your best work faster, and enjoy the benefits of a tool developed specifically…

Pepperl+Fuchs Comtrol announces a new product family within its DeviceMaster industrial gateway lineup. DeviceMaster EIP-MOD gateways allow communication between EtherNet/IP controllers and Modbus master controllers. The new gateways enable EtherNet/IP controllers—such as CIP complaint controllers that support Class 1 and Class 3 connections, including PLCs, HMIs, SCADA systems, and OPC servers—to connect to Modbus master […]

When it comes to linear motion, the challenge is rarely easy. Machine designers push progress despite harsh environments, tackle problems with rigorous application requirements, and require expertly designed, reliable components at every step. With high-quality actuators, resilient guide wheel technology, and the knowledge and guidance needed to deploy these tools in the most demanding situations,…

Bionicman is a different kind of superhero. His futuristic prosthetic hand lends him superhuman powers. He uses these powers to give children with disabilities more confidence—and cool, 3D-printed hands. When Michel Fornasier dons his sparkling blue cape, he ceases to be a normal human with everyday problems and limitations. He transforms into his alter ego,…

Opto 22 now offers a new white paper — Meet the Future: Edge Programmable Industrial Controllers — which discusses how controls engineers can meet today’s demands for obtaining, using and sharing data. The white paper focuses on three main communication challenges: complexity, security, and expense. IIoT and other data-intensive automation applications typically require many steps…

The recently concluded Realize LIVE in Detroit was billed as a premier industry solutions event for Siemens Digital Industries software users and partners. The keynotes, conference sessions, and expo were basically born out of Siemens combining its PLM Connection Americas event with other Siemens customer get-togethers. One of the big themes emphasized in Detroit was…

The legality of dealing with problem employees One of the more interesting speakers I’ve heard in some time was Pamela Krivda, who recently spoke at NAHAD Annual Meeting & Convention in Las Vegas. She’s an HR legal expert and she presented the audience — many of whom were smaller, family-type hose distributors (along with some…

Southco, Inc., a global leader in engineered access solutions, has expanded its line of spring-loaded plungers with a new thread-in version that allows for quick installation and removal of thin panels in tight spaces. Suitable for panels as thin as 0.64 millimeters, Southco’s newest 56 Spring-Loaded Plunger features a thread in design that helps to…

The new Weintek cMT-iV6 touch panel with built-in cMT Viewer can connect with multiple cMT-SVR or cMT Series HMIs for monitoring. Equipped with a 9.7-in. 1024×768 touchscreen, built-in speaker, and high-performance 1-GHz processor, it delivers outstanding visuals, sound effects, and operation experience. The cMT-iV6 inherits most of its functions from cMT-iV5 — but has an…