There’s no denying that 3D printing provides real business-changing results. But achieving those results depends on the choices you make. Many desktop 3D printers look similar, but the real value is in what you don’t see. In this eBook we illustrate that it’s how 3D printers are conceived, designed and built that separates the best from the worst – not price. … [More]
WHITE PAPERS
Elevating Product Design With 3D Printing
Designers, educators and the medical community arguably share a common desire: to find better tools that help solve their challenges in a more creative, nimble and cost-effective way. In this … [More]
Timken researchers show tapered roller bearings can extend operating life
Timken researchers tested spherical roller bearings and tapered double inner (TDI) roller bearings, discovering a design that significantly extends operating life. The white paper, Improving Bearing … [More]
Design Optimization Strategies: Transitioning from Traditional Manufacturing Technologies to HP Multi Jet Fusion Technology
The highest value for Additive Manufacturing is achieved when 3D printing is introduced into the very early stages of the product life cycle. At these stages, designers can consider designs that are … [More]
HP 3D Printing – HP Multi Jet Fusion Color Technology Workflows
With the introduction of the HP Jet Fusion 580 Color 3D Printers, HP has unleashed the power to innovate in full color. By combining its deep knowledge of color inkjet technology with its … [More]
WP-2000: Selecting Digital Encoder Outputs
Within linear or rotary encoders, there are two basic types of electrical output formats: incremental or absolute. This paper focuses on rotary incremental encoders There are two important … [More]
PCBA Manufacturing for Extreme Environments
Electronics built for extreme environments require additional design and manufacturing considerations. The effects of temperature, pressure, and corrosion on PCBAs create challenges that can only … [More]
New planetary gearboxes for use in high-load applications
The newly developed NGV and PFHE planetary gearboxes from Neugart show how specific requirements of AGVs and fork lift trucks and in other high-load applications with high radial loads can be … [More]
Air Bearings and Piezo Mechanisms Engineered to Advance Motion Control
PIEZO Actuators are the gold standard when it comes to precision, speed, and force in a small package. With the absence of friction and wear, they can provide billions of cycles of maintenance-free … [More]
Introduction to Strain Gauge Measurement Techniques
Download the world's most trusted reference book in the field of experimental stress analysis and transducer design. This 250-page eBook is available as a free download. … [More]
Generating Eye Diagrams in VectorStarTM VNAs Including PAM-4
In this application note, you will learn how the VectorStarTM VNA provides the ability to display all key parameters such as eye diagram, time domain (TDR), and S-parameters on the same channel while … [More]
Component Sizing Chart
Download and print this educational tool provided by Advanced Assembly to see true-to-size top and side outlines of components, configurations of high pin counts, footprints of common passives, … [More]
Helical Planetary Gearboxes: Understanding The Tradeoffs
The choice between helical and spur gears in planetary gearboxes may seem straightforward. Go with helical gears if you want the gearbox to run as smoothly and quietly as … [More]
Mastering Tolerances for Machined Parts
Mastering CNC tolerances can be challenging, even for seasoned engineers and designers. Are general tolerances good enough? When does it make sense to call out for tighter tolerances? Do you need a … [More]
The Right Driver for your Horticulture LED Lighting
The increasing use of LED lighting in greenhouses, and indoor and vertical farms has been a driver in the power supply industry. In their newest whitepaper, experts at Artesyn address how to create … [More]
Prevent Excessive Wear on Hydraulic and Pneumatic Cylinders
Learn how to prevent excessive wear on hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders caused by side loading and issues associated with stack-up tolerances. This white paper reviews the test results with 400,000 … [More]