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 … [Read more...] about Timing Belts for Special Conveying and Packaging Applications
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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 … [Read more...] about Whitepaper on using electromechanical design to streamline the design process
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 … [Read more...] about White Paper: Guide for Implementing Solid or Stranded Cables
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 … [Read more...] about Superposition vs. True-Balanced: What’s Required for Your Signal Integrity Application
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: … [Read more...] about Drum motors and gear motors in conveyor belt systems for the food industry. A system comparison.
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 … [Read more...] about Introduction to accuracy and repeatability in linear motion systems
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 … [Read more...] about Technical Considerations for the Selection of Retaining Rings
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 … [Read more...] about Duke Energy Takes Advantage of IIoT for Predictive Maintenance Applications
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 … [Read more...] about 3 Reasons Routes for Predictive Maintenance Programs May Be Dead
A Machine Learning Approach to CMP Modeling
As feature sizes decrease there is a growing need for chemical-mechanical polishing (CMP) modeling to better understand how the design layout impacts planarity. CMP modeling has proven to be very … [Read more...] about A Machine Learning Approach to CMP Modeling