Most national and international standards regarding bioburden, sterilization, or environmental testing refer to establishing alert and action levels to assist in demonstrating continued control over a process or product. This whitepaper is written to assist medical device manufacturers with establishing bioburden alert and action levels. … [More]
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Computer Vision Sees a Bright Future
Computer vision is powering advances in automotive, medical, consumer, and agriculture markets. Because the world of computer vision coupled with machine learning evolves so quickly, teams need a way … [More]
Battery Management System Tutorial
Creating a BMS and charging scheme to optimize battery life requires careful consideration. This article discusses the BMS architecture, its major functional blocks and the importance of each … [More]
How New Rotary Sensor Technology Enables New Application Solutions
A new generation of touchless angle sensors can solve a number of application problems from shaft alignment issues to measuring angle through materials or in extreme environments. Download the … [More]
New Ways To Increase Productivity With “Smart” Systems
Cyber-physical systems (CPS) like the Festo Motion Terminal promise to increase production, simplify value chain processes and future-proof plants. In a new white paper, we explore the technology … [More]
Blower customization for boiler applications
AMETEK Dynamic Fluid Solutions (DFS) and HVAC and boiler manufacturer Mestek Inc. have partnered for years on blowers destined for integration into various boiler products and subsystems. This white … [More]
Blower airflow separation: where are bypass blowers (and their separate airflow paths) useful?
Bypass blowers are electric-motor-driven blowers that segregate two paths of air: • the path of air for performing the application’s blowing or vacuum function and • the path of air to cool the … [More]
What are dual-motion hybrid actuators and where do they excel?
Some motion applications need axes to deliver both linear and rotary motion. Conventional designs for such functionality are often complicated and bulky. What’s more, rotary motors put to linear … [More]
Satisfy application needs with versatile brushed dc and brushless dc motors
Brushed dc and brushless dc motors must be compatible with and satisfy critical motion-system parameters. These include the application voltage supply, overall footprint, target design life, … [More]
Noise and vibration in leadscrew-driven motion designs and how to avoid them
Leadscrews — especially those with high-accuracy threads — can be a low-vibration alternative to other linear-motion options. That’s in part because of the consistent contact between their … [More]
Stop leaks before you have to stop production and costly downtime
Hydraulic Cylinders — Seal Selection is KeyChoosing the best hydraulic cylinder seal package for an application can be a daunting task. There are many different options and design styles … [More]
Workflow made easy with HP Jet Fusion 3D printers
Want to see how HP is reinventing 3D printing? We can show you in 10 easy steps. Our infographic walks you through each stage of the printing process with the groundbreaking HP Jet Fusion 580/380 … [More]
Clean Machines: Cables and connectors for food and beverage applications
If you work with food and beverage machinery, you know that bacteria can grow in unexpected places. One often-overlooked hiding place for microbes is within the machine’s cabling and … [More]
How Design Engineers Are Using Acoustics Simulation for Innovative Projects
Engineers and researchers use powerful multiphysics modeling tools to create novel design solutions, such as acoustics cloaking and power transformer hum reduction. COMSOL News - Special Edition … [More]
e-Book: Innovative Solutions for Today’s Modern Cars by Microchip
Download the Microchip Ebook The typical Local Interconnect Network (LIN) node has a limited set of functions such as monitoring mechanical switches or touch buttons on a steering wheel and sending … [More]
RF and Microwave Material Measurement Techniques and Applications
Continual demand to accurately measure dielectric and magnetic properties of material is a common need and apparent in our everyday lives. There is a need to quantitatively characterize material … [More]