Machine Design

Technical information for the design-engineering community and those in the original-equipment market

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This article describes how to optimize the #machinevision triangle of spatial resolution, thermal sensitivity and optical cost. https://t.co/Pjx70D4hbq

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Automated guided vehicles (#AGVs) are a hot topic in industry. Yet, the seeds of today's advances were planted a century ago. But what were the technologies that have led to modern AGVs, and where do we go from here? https://t.co/yiW2OY1yXX
#5G #automation

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.@HP's #MultiJetFusion (MJF) gains traction as manufacturers seek production-capable #additivemanufacturing systems that are easier to deploy, operate and scale. https://t.co/YjiEAABILo
#AM #3Dprinting

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As assembly lines accelerate, even small component-handling delays can limit automation gains. Designing flexible, adhesive-backed parts for controlled peeling can simplify handling, reduce cycle times and increase throughput. https://t.co/P16svYYZsO

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At the low end of the #IoT spectrum, simple, commoditized solutions often deliver poorly implemented user interfaces. This article examines various problems that result from a inadequately designed #UI for IoT products. https://t.co/bZYYMSJPRd
#userinterface

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Can #artificialintelligence work in #manufacturing, and what does it take to turn myth into reality? https://t.co/0SCIDO4smB
#AI

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Some engineers and designers are confused as to when EDPM or sillicone should be used. Here’s some guidance that should set them straight. https://t.co/A1lYb1xrQ1

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In #3Dprinting, there are countless ways things can go wrong and only one way they can go right. By solving predictable issues, we can reliably produce more complex parts and let engineers design the best parts for the best performance. https://t.co/y7gqyvhZBX

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Ever-increasing workloads on power and control systems demand evermore reliable power and control components. This article highlights some of the notable products and features using offerings from Altech Corp. as representative examples. https://t.co/osArUpQg2K
#datacenter

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Understanding design and performance characteristics can help machine and system designers select the best products to satisfy requirements of the machines they are building. https://t.co/3gR8S74VsE
#machinebuilding

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In this #sponsored interview from IMTS, @PhoenixContact shares how the company is helping manufacturers meet today’s demands while preparing for future growth. Watch the video here: https://t.co/q6nFM1n4hx
#manufacturing #machinebuilder

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.@SchneiderNA plans to acquire PTC in an all-cash transaction valued at about $22.6 billion, bringing one of the industry’s leading #CAD and product lifecycle management (#PLM) providers into Schneider’s expanding industrial #software portfolio. https://t.co/TfUgG4Bio8

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Historically, #automotive manufacturers favored steel for its strength and lower cost relative to other materials, such as carbon fiber, aluminum and magnesium. That’s changing thanks to mixed-materials strategies. https://t.co/Xf2clVMyBk
#manufacturing

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Shift-to-shift communications are key to plant and #workersafety. They are also important for mitigating risks and production interruptions. So, what are best practices for plant #safety and operations? https://t.co/AjYKFW8D7w

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The seventh-generation industrial #robotics platform from @Universal_Robot gets a ground-up redesign, from controller to tool flange, for #AI-ready #automation. https://t.co/jZFWxcVrPJ
#industrialrobotics

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Watch this full QuickChat to discover how manufacturers can make automation sourcing and implementation more accessible, informed, and practical. https://t.co/Wexsi4CzJj

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Designing a functionally interchangeable #gear requires accounting for a number of subtle factors beyond pure geometry. Learn how in this article from #PairGears. #gears #mechanicalengineering https://t.co/ppBkz0o7Ue

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A #sleevebushing can be simple to model yet difficult to quote or verify when its drawing omits the conditions that govern fit, deformation and wear. A seven-part input set helps turn design intent into a reviewable specification. https://t.co/xNrV6RHd6k

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Built with TRAK Machine Tools, @Siemens’ Meet at the Machine initiative aims to help manufacturers move from machine delivery to production in record time. Watch video: https://t.co/kCsNI5epVX

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As #humanoidrobots evolve, so do their joints. Explore how integrated actuators are changing the trade-offs around weight, wiring, precision, prototyping and #manufacturing for humanoid #robots. https://t.co/mH69gi1MmK #robotics