Rachael Pasini

SMW Autoblok is pleased to announce that John Andrick has been promoted to sales lead for the company’s automation and electronics division, SMW Electronics. In his new role, Andrick will be responsible for technical sales and will collaborate with the sales team to identify and develop strategic business opportunities while driving the U.S. market launch of…

Simon Baggott of Q5D Technologies explains how new techniques simplify manufacturing for the automotive and aerospace industries. Whether you’re creating vehicles, vessels, aircraft or consumer electronics, the near-constant tension between aspirational innovation and physics or economics will be all too familiar. You’ll have progressive ideas about forms or functions you’d like your products to have,…

Matt McWhinney and Kirk Ulery of Molex and Shawn Luke of DigiKey share insights on the past, present and future state of vehicle electrification. The automotive industry’s evolution through electrification — replacing traditional mechanically driven systems with electric components and systems — is profoundly changing the design of today’s vehicles, which range widely from internal combustion engines…

Base Materials announced a strategic collaboration with Triton Submarines to support the upgrade of the Triton 7500/3, the world’s deepest diving three-person acrylic submersible, with its Subtec buoyancy materials. The innovative DNV-certified vessel, with a fully transparent acrylic pressure hull, can dive to depths of 2,286 m (7,500 ft) for durations exceeding 10 hr, offering…

Emerson announced the release of PAC Machine Edition (PME) 10.6, the integrated development environment software used to configure and manage control system devices, including PACSystems programmable logic controllers (PLCs), QuickPanel human-machine interfaces (HMIs), and more. This update is the latest and most advanced version, elevating the user experience with capabilities including simulation, data monitoring enhancements,…

The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) predicts that 114,800 new jobs will be created in the U.S. semiconductor industry by 2030. However, it expects more than half of those jobs to go unfilled. Of the 67,000 vacancies, nearly 27,300 are pegged for engineers at the bachelor’s, master’s, and Ph.D. levels — and that’s just for one…

The MD&M West 2025 event has been showcasing innovative technologies, automated solutions, precision motion control systems, advanced materials, and more solutions for worldwide manufacturers. If you haven’t already followed Executive Editor Lisa Eitel on LinkedIn, you’ll want to keep tabs on her posts and look out for her full post-event coverage report. Today is the…

No matter what kind of products a manufacturing line produces, an effective conveyor belt system is key to ensuring safe and well-organized material handling that maintains the operation’s rhythm. Most conveyor systems achieve this with a combination of both standard and pallet conveyors at various stages of the line. Knowing how and where to use…

Honeywell recently released its next generation of battery safety sensors to improve safety in lithium-ion battery applications. The Battery Safety Electrolyte Sensor (BES) is designed specifically for on-road applications, and the Battery Safety Electrolyte Detector (BES LITE) is designed for sealed portable lithium-ion battery packs in non-automotive applications. In light of the ongoing energy transition,…

The new Piab magnetic gripper (PMG) series consists of pneumatically operated magnetic grippers that use permanent magnets to safely grab workpieces. These grippers are activated and deactivated by compressed air. The magnetic grippers are designed and suitable for handling perforated sheet metal and complex laser-cutting workpieces within industrial systems. They are not intended for life-critical…

In this article, Almir Jakupovic, sales director at norelem, discusses how modular clamping systems provide engineers with an adaptable, efficient, and sustainable solution to meet the demands of high-precision industries. Precision metrology is essential in modern production, ensuring product quality, safety, and operating efficiency. In high-precision sectors such as automotive, aerospace, and electronics, engineers are…

What a year we’ve had! As 2024 nears to a close, the Design World team looks back on all the changes and innovations throughout the past months. Automation, connectivity, electrification, sustainability, digital transformation, and artificial intelligence have been hot topics, unsurprisingly. Here’s a look at some of the top news and stories our editorial team…

binder has introduced a new generation of molded M16 connectors for harsh conditions and demanding environments. The versatile M16 circular connectors are designed for applications ranging from heavy-duty machinery, such as construction cranes and excavators, to precision-driven laboratory equipment. These connectors must meet diverse requirements, ensuring stable and reliable connections in extreme conditions, such as…

Motion signed a definitive purchase agreement to acquire the operating assets of U.S.-based International Conveyor and Rubber (ICR). The transaction is expected to close at the end of December 2024, subject to customary closing conditions. ICR services commercial and industrial customers in the eastern U.S. Headquartered in Blairsville, Pennsylvania, the company has seven locations, offering…

Rockwell Automation announced that it is integrating NVIDIA Omniverse application programming interfaces into its Emulate3D digital twin software to enhance factory operations through artificial intelligence and physics-based simulation technology. Digital twins enhance equipment development and control testing through simulation models and emulation, reducing startup time and risk. As equipment is connected into lines, models scale…

Cippard’s new proportional direct-acting valves provide precise, linear control for accurate dosing and flow regulation in critical applications. With low power consumption, they offer excellent energy efficiency while maintaining quiet operation and minimal vibration. Their versatile design makes them suitable for a wide range of medical, diagnostic, and industrial applications. Standard products offered will fit…

The annual LEAP Awards recognizes and celebrates innovative products and technologies in engineering. Here are the 2024 LEAP Awards Winners in the Advanced Materials category. Gold MEMS based precision timing technology SiTime SiTime is revolutionizing the $10B timing market by replacing traditional quartz material technology with resonators constructed using advanced microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) technology. While…

Lemo announced the launch of the new Redel 2P High Voltage connectors, delivering 5 kV isolation between contacts in either a 26 or 34-pin configuration — all within a compact Ø18 mm design. These connectors are a suitable solution for the latest generations of cardiac mapping and pulsed field ablation (PFA) medical devices, as well…

Altair Engineering began its journey in 1985 as a Detroit startup. Flash forward almost 40 years, the company has grown into a global leader in computational science and artificial intelligence (AI), providing software and cloud solutions in simulation and analysis, data science and AI, and high-performance computing. Now, Siemens has signed an agreement to acquire…

Traco Power released its new TXO 300 series of compact ac/dc power supplies. This is the 300-W power level of the TXO family (including 45, 60, and 120-W power supplies) that will eventually go to 500 W and be the most cost-efficient open-frame ac/dc product Traco Power offers. The TXO line specifically focuses on providing…

Afag’s feeding and handling solutions are now part of Emerson’s Aventic’s automation portfolio. Starting October 15, 2024, all content on Afag.com, including product documentation, data, and certificates, will be migrated to Emerson.com under the Aventics brand. The Aventics brand is globally recognized for its innovation and proven performance. By bringing Afag’s feeding and handling products…

Master Bond EP3HT-LO is a single-component, non-premixed and non-frozen, heat-cured epoxy with an unlimited working life at room temperature. This system passes ASTM E595 tests for NASA low outgassing, making it well-suited for use in the aerospace, electronic, microelectronic, and optical industries. EP3HT-LO features a good strength profile, with a lap shear strength of 1,600…

Today’s demanding industrial applications require compact, robust connectors that can reliably transmit high currents and voltages. binder now offers special flange components that act as plug-in partners for the PBC15 cable connector, which can transmit high currents and voltages in tight spaces. This combination enables tailored solutions for a wide range of applications, such as…

The FlexiBowl 200 is ARS Automation’s latest innovation in its lineup of flexible feeding solutions. The new product is designed compactly with powerful performance to address the growing demands of modern manufacturing and is suitable for handling small parts ranging from 1 to 10 mm. The feeding solution is 25% shorter and 50% slimmer than…

Startups have it made. With a single match, they can ignite engineers’ creativity and fuel collaboration and quality naturally within their emerging cultures. Light the same match in a long-standing company, and many people flee and protest, clinging to the way things have always been. In chapter one of “Quality Management for Dummies” by Anthony…