NASA Crawler Transporters have been a long-time veteran moving America’s rocket ships a distance of four miles to the launch pad safely. Here is how NASA and Hunger Hydraulics solved the stablization challenge utilizing special designed hydraulic cylinders. Download the white paper from Hunger Hydraulics to learn more... … [More]
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Timing Belts for Special Conveying and Packaging Applications
Conveying applications in the packaging and food processing industry require high precision timing belts with specific properties to get the job done. Getting accurate information and knowing all of … [More]
Whitepaper on using electromechanical design to streamline the design process
Today’s products have become ultra-sophisticated cyber-physical systems. They have software, interconnected circuits and attached sensors, actuators and communications interfaces. Download this … [More]
VIDEO: Commercial vs. Industrial Ethernet
Which one do you use? Watch the video to see the differences between commercial and industrial Ethernet, and how the cables and connectors are constructed to meet the demands of these environments. … [More]
White Paper: Guide for Implementing Solid or Stranded Cables
Identifying various Ethernet cable categories, classes and types and their distinctions is critical. When should they be used? Learn how to recognize classifications, uses and purposes for stranded … [More]
Industrial Ethernet Cables – Your Path to Smart Manufacturing
Smart machines need higher bandwidth to process the real-time data that optimizes manufacturing. Industrial Ethernet is rapidly becoming the network of choice. Download this white paper to learn which … [More]
Superposition vs. True-Balanced: What’s Required for Your Signal Integrity Application
Signal integrity applications commonly utilize balanced/differential transmission lines that are typically characterized using vector network analyzers (VNAs). This white paper offers guidance to … [More]
Power Management Solutions for Today’s Smart Buildings
As the current trend of automation and data exchange in the smart building continues unabated, designers will rely on new technologies and approaches to achieve higher level of comfort, reduce carbon … [More]
Low-cost EMI Pre-compliance Testing Using a Spectrum Analyzer
Performing basic EMI tests can save time and money by identifying significant issues before you send your design to an EMI compliance lab. Learn how to use a general-purpose spectrum analyzer to … [More]
Drum motors and gear motors in conveyor belt systems for the food industry. A system comparison.
University of Parma in Italy, in collaboration with the Interroll Group, has carried out a comprehensive system comparison between two distinct drive technologies in the food processing industry: … [More]
Understand Connector Selection to Avoid Downtime
The right connectors will eliminate downtime on a busy production line. But with the thousands of connectors currently on the market, even experienced engineers can find it difficult to select the … [More]
Introduction to accuracy and repeatability in linear motion systems
When discussing a linear motion application, many first-time or beginning users will often ask us “How accurate is this actuator?” As you will see, the answer is way more involved than simply stating … [More]
Technical Considerations for the Selection of Retaining Rings
Design engineers are challenged daily to come up with economical designs. One style of fastener that has been widely used to accomplish this goal is the retaining ring. Knowing which ring to use in a … [More]
Learn How to Select the Right Output for Your Encoder
When specifying an encoder for your application, choosing the right digital output is critical. With the wrong signal format, your system won't understand what your encoder is trying to tell it. Avoid … [More]
Duke Energy Takes Advantage of IIoT for Predictive Maintenance Applications
Duke Energy implemented an end-to-end solution for plant-wide condition monitoring across 30 facilities. Read more in this case study from IHS Markit, which covers: • Manual data … [More]
3 Reasons Routes for Predictive Maintenance Programs May Be Dead
It's no secret that the power generation industry faces challenges on several fronts, one of which is asset health impact to plant uptime. This brief looks at one of the foundational elements of … [More]