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Benefits of 3D Printed Models in EVAR Procedural Planning
Understanding the anatomy of a complex abdominal aortic aneurysm is essential. Precise geometry of the aorta and distances between the aneurysm and branch vessels can be difficult to appreciate from … [More]
How Lean Manufacturing Impacts and Adds Value to PCB Production
In an earlier paper, we established the importance of Design for Manufacturing (DFM) in today’s PCB manufacturing environment. PCBs designed using those techniques typically experience reduced failure … [More]
Robotics 3D Inspiration Guide
Fundamentally, soft robots are exactly what they sound like, robots that are compliant in places where it’s most useful. And it’s this softness that makes the new soft robots more successful … [More]
Piezo Switches: Rugged Solid-State Technology for Unbeatable Life, Cleanliness and Simplicity
Piezo switches excel in extremely harsh environments in part because they are solid-state devices. No wonder their use is proliferating in food and beverage, oil and gas, aerospace, medical … [More]
How Limit and Basic Switches Can Stop Machines from Going Boom
In hazardous locations, switches need to operate in the presence of explosive fumes or gases, in dirty or dust-filled environments, in remote parts of the world and around extremely harsh chemicals. … [More]
Guidebook for Designing Emergency Stop Equipment
ISO 13850 specifies "Safety of machinery—Emergency stop function—Principles for design," a standard (Type-B standards) which describes the safety requirements for designing the emergency stop … [More]
Quick Connect Couplings: A Critical Component in Hydraulic Systems
Are you an engineer designing or overhauling a hydraulic system? How do you know which coupling is right for you? Where do you start? Here’s an important reminder to start small… Start by choosing the … [More]
Xcentric Mold & Engineering’s guide to designing plastic injection molded parts
Optimizing your part design from concept through production will help you eliminate unneeded costs and reduce the time to produce your custom, injection molded, plastic parts. Learn how to incorporate … [More]
National Power Mains and Global Marketplace White Paper
Markets for electrical and electronic equipment have become truly global and, because of this, more competitive than ever before. Doing business in a global market is possible, accessible, and can … [More]
Wave Springs Pack More Force into Less Space
Tried and true coil springs and disc springs work well in many engineering applications. However, it pays to compare these familiar options to another innovative spring design—flat-wire wave springs. … [More]
How to Transport up to 5,000 tons of Rocket from Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) to the Launch Pad Safely
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 … [More]
Leverage the Power of Your Data with SICK Sensor Technology
At the foundation of Industry 4.0 is data and connectivity. It is a concept of how automation can be better utilized to help companies align operational goals with business strategies. By downloading … [More]
How Vehicle Electrification Impacts Electrical System Design
Autonomy and electrification are demanding significant changes to electrical and electronic architectures within vehicles. This is due in part to the introduction of high voltages, increased safety … [More]
What is Generative Design and Why Do You Need It?
The automotive industry is undergoing an electronic revolution. As design complexity increases, the legacy methods and tools used by OEMs are struggling to meet the demands of this new automotive … [More]
Signal and Power Isolation Interfaces and Onboard Design for Electric Vehicle Systems
As automotive manufacturers create more Electric Vehicles (EV), high-wattage power electronics become critical components in new electronic drivetrain and battery systems. These electronics need to be … [More]