Current trends in manufacturing are driving the development of lightweight robotics and desktop automation solutions, which provide scalable, modular functionality in compact packages. Not only do these technologies enable automation on a smaller, more flexible scale, but they can help manufacturers compete in today’s rapidly changing global markets. This paper examines the recent advances in mechanics and controls … [More]
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Design Considerations to Successfully Manufacture Complex Overmolds
Part design, Mold Design and material selection are important when you are considering overmolding plastic parts. Overmolded plastic parts have a very wide range of uses and applications in a variety … [More]
Designing for the Fourth Industrial Revolution
How do you design and manufacture products suited for the Fourth Industrial Revolution — the Internet of Things (IoT) and artificial intelligence (AI)? Hint: You can’t do it with single-point 3D … [More]
Designing for a Connected World
The Internet of Things (IoT) isn’t an aspiration — it’s a reality. Engineers have strict expectations to meet when it comes to designing smart connected products, and system engineering is a critical … [More]
How to Leverage Technology to Improve Collaboration
Traditional tools of the engineering trade don’t accommodate today’s need for cross-team collaboration. From using different mechanical computer-aided design (MCAD) applications to working on projects … [More]
What To Consider When Choosing Pneumatic Guided Drives And Slides
Demand for pneumatic guided drives and slides is growing, thanks to their superior performance, cost-effectiveness, reliability and longevity in industrial automation applications. In addition to … [More]
Disruption Is Here in the Energy Industry: Are You Ready?
For decades, simulation has helped engineers in the oil and gas industry to produce innovative designs for recovering and processing fuels. Learn how the industry continues to use simulation to … [More]
How to make your medical fluid connectors safer
Learn how choosing the right fluid connectors can improve patient safety and user convenience while ensuring compatibility with your physical, chemical and biological environment. Find out how to … [More]
Simplify your design challenges
Users are demanding increasing functionality, squeezing delivery times while asking for lower costs. Designers are learning that single source automation and robotics suppliers have made the design … [More]
Consumer Products: Making Design the Differentiator
Download the SOLIDWORKS® Ebook Form and function have always been key considerations for industrial designers and mechanical engineers; and with 3D design software, those qualities are easier than … [More]
HAWE C-Line eBook – the new standard for standard
Learn more about HAWE’s promise to our customers: Design to cost. The C-Line product line is HAWE’s answer to the ever-increasing customer demand for cost-effective, simple, competitive products and … [More]
Streamlining machinery and production lines with HP Multi Jet Fusion 3D printing
Machinery and production line component production has typically been served with traditional processes such as CNC machining and injection molding. However, as industries strive to find greater … [More]
Proven, Easy-To-Install Solutions For Industrial Control And Automation
Whether you’re designing industrial robots, process control technology, high-speed data systems, or any other factory automation technology, TE Connectivity can help. With over 75 years of experience, … [More]
Producing manufacturing aids with HP Multi Jet Fusion 3D Printing
In the era of mass production and lean manufacturing, companies are looking for ways to help boost productivity and reduce unit costs while maintaining quality and repeatability. The focus is on … [More]
Improve Machine Performance, Demand Response and Competitiveness
Smart machines are changing the way OEMs drive competitive advantage, and increasingly, robots are being integrated into machine designs, providing a unique opportunity to innovate beyond simple … [More]
Solenoid Valve Technology: Essentials for Compressed Air Control
Today’s solenoid valves are asked to do more than ever before, ushering in a host of choices for compressed air control. This white paper summarizes and compares poppet valves and piston spool valves … [More]