When designing a hard sided case solution, most designers start with basic functionality – case size, protecting the parts, wheels or no wheels, and so forth. It makes sense to start here, as these functional parameters are most critical and need to be addressed adequately. However, there is an additional aspect of your packaging solution…
TECHNICAL BRIEF 6 Critical Errors to Avoid in Reusable Packaging Design
Designing a reusable, durable packaging solution for you product or service is much more than picking a type of package and a size. There are many things to consider about how your product will be used, where it will be used, and who will be using it. This list of six common errors will ensure…
TECHNICAL BRIEF Foam Cushioning: What You Need to Know for Packaging Optimal Design
The main goal of any packaging solution is to protect the contents. When using a hard plastic case, part of the packaging equation is covered. A plastic case manufactured to industry standards, such as ATA 300 for durability or IP for water and dust protection, can be trusted to protect against the environment and repeated…
System Overview to Help ID the Best Robot for your Automated Dispensing Application
In this guide you will learn about Nordson EFD’s range of automated dispensing solutions that are specifically designed and configured for precise fluid dispensing. It covers: • Programming methods • Vision camera availability • Maximum working area (X / Y / Z) • # of axes Find the highest-performing dispensing solutions designed to increase process…
How to Select the Best 2K Dispensing System
Make sure you’re using the proper combination of components to accurately dispense 2-part materials with Nordson EFD’s new guide, “How to Select the Best Two-Component Dispensing System.” Useful step-by-step guide helps ID the best cartridge, piston, mixer, and dispense gun or meter mix valve based on several factors critical to optimized dispense performance. Options are…
Free Dispensing Guide for Machine Builders
When you’re dealing with fluid, few things can compromise the performance of a machine faster than unreliable dispensing equipment. Nordson EFD is known for reliable solutions, application expertise, and global support. Pair that with a wide selection of precision dispense valves to handle just about any application requirement — and you’ve got a valuable partner.…
Five Challenges Engineers Face in Power Supply Design
Electronic system designers, engineers, program managers and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) must address numerous challenges in the selection or development of an appropriate power supply for their systems. These challenges include a multitude of aspects related to the product development cycle, time-to-market, reliability and warranty, parts availability, and life cycle costs. In some cases, an…
Recommendations for High-Performance Dispensing in the Automotive Industry
This guide showcases the latest dispensing solutions for assembly fluids in automotive manufacturing. It covers: • Best solutions for accurately applying greases, oils, solder pastes, and other industrial materials • Dispensing components including next-generation mixers for 2-part epoxies • Jet valve systems for cyanoacrylates / anaerobics Find the highest-performing dispensing solutions designed to increase process…
How to Select the Best Dispensing Components
This guide showcases the latest dispensing components for quality, consistency, and reliability in your dispensing process. It covers: • Optimum syringe barrels and cartridge systems • Variety of pistons, each designed for dispensing specific fluids • Precision dispensing tips, including stainless steel, tapered, and more. Find the highest-performing dispensing solutions designed to increase process control…
Measuring with oscilloscopes
This educational note covers the theory and practice oscilloscopes based on concrete measurement examples that address authentic everyday tasks. The theoretical portion of this paper begins with an explanation of the basic operating concepts for oscilloscopes, followed by a discussion of the most important parameters to be considered when setting up and performing the exercise…
The 10 Myths of Computational Fluid Dynamics
In this white paper we debunk 10 popular excuses to avoid using general-purpose CFD software to solve Navier-Stokes equations, and how it can optimize fluid flow and heat transfer in your preferred CAD package, improve product performance, speed time to market, and lower engineering & prototyping costs in your designs.
What They Didn’t Teach You in Engineering School About Pressure Drop
Pressure loss is one of the greatest challenges faced by designers. After all, a pressure drop translates to a loss in energy which would have to be compensated by a higher energy demand. Therefore, it stands to reason that an optimized design resulting in the optimal pressure conditions, would result in energy savings. Download this…
Fundamentals of Building a Test System
Modeling the Total Cost of Ownership of an Automated Test System Most organizations do not consider production test a top priority, but it is a necessity to prevent major quality issues in the products that represent the company brand in the hands of customers. The costs, however, can be significant and are often greatly misunderstood.…
Modeling the Lithium-Ion Battery
The increased demand and the pressure for improving battery performance have intensified the need for mathematical modeling. Modeling and simulations allow for the analysis of an almost unlimited number of design parameters and operating conditions at a relatively small cost. Experimental tests are used to provide the necessary validation of the models.
Focus on Tactical Communications: Radios Can’t Take Chances
This Ebook is a compendium of articles that examine different aspects of tactical communications radios and system design.
Design and Process Optimization Using HP Multi Jet Fusion Technology
Multi Jet Fusion (MJF) 3D printing is more than just rapid prototyping. MJF is a new additive manufacturing technology that lets you create cost-effective production parts, reduce component count, and accelerate your development cycle with quick-turn 3D printing. But in order to use MJF to its full potential, you have to understand the design considerations.…
The Difference Between Force Measurement Techniques
No matter the application, engineers often wonder about the best method for measuring force feedback in their applications. They must take power requirements, form factor, accuracy, upfront and operating costs and other considerations into account.
4 Ways to Use Touch Sensors in an Embedded Application
While new applications for sensors are being discovered every day, this eBook will explain four unique ways sensors are used as an embedded component, supporting these uses with real-world successes.
Cost Considerations for Embedding Sensors into a Device Design
Given the multitude of embedded force sensing technologies at your disposal, it’s easy to get lost in the possibilities. This guide book explores both the direct and indirect cost savings of selecting touch sensors technology for your force-sensitive applications.
Automotive Research User Handbook
This ebook includes a select set of examples curated to show how researchers and industrial partners are delivering on the innovation needed to change the world of transportation.
White Paper: The Future of Data Connectivity
Future-Ready Connectivity: Innovation Begins with the Right Solutions. Infotainment systems are evolving quickly. How can you solve your requirements for future-ready connectivity?
Verifying the True Jitter Performance of Clocks in High-Speed Digital Designs
As the data rates in high-speed digital designs increase, the limits for overall system jitter become tighter. This especially applies to the various components of the clock tree, where the jitter limits for reference clocks, clock buffers and jitter attenuators are even tighter. Due to their high phase noise sensitivity, phase noise analyzers are the…
Enhancing Hard Cases Through Visual Design
When designing a hard sided case solution, most designers start with basic functionality – case size, protecting the parts, wheels or no wheels, and so forth. Download this technical brief to learn the 3 key visual design enhancements that can increase the functionality of your custom hard-sided case solution.
Designing Case Interiors for Superior Usability
Designing a reusable, durable packaging solution for your product or service is much more than picking a type of package and a size. Download this Technical Brief to help better plan and execute a hard-sided case design that will significantly enhance your packaging project.
Reliability and Qualification of New GaN HEMTs Technology and Devices
This white paper describes the comprehensive four-per process that is used to successfully qualify this new GaNs technologies and products. Key failure mechanisms are described, and the means to ensure safe and reliable operation in a wide variety of applications are provided.