Within the next 10 years, we will see remarkable change in the automotive industry from improved engine efficiency to autonomous vehicles to electrification. National Instruments is proud to partner … [Read more...] about Automotive Research User Handbook
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How to properly preload your piezoelectric force rings: Product development research and design installation made easy
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Types of Pressure Measurement & How to Use Them
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Future-proof your facility with industrial ethernet and fieldbus system solutions
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Benefits of 3D Printed Models in EVAR Procedural Planning
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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 … [Read more...] about How Lean Manufacturing Impacts and Adds Value to PCB Production
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 … [Read more...] about Robotics 3D Inspiration Guide
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 … [Read more...] about Piezo Switches: Rugged Solid-State Technology for Unbeatable Life, Cleanliness and Simplicity
Guidebook for Designing Emergency Stop Equipment
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Quick Connect Couplings: A Critical Component in Hydraulic Systems
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