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How to Effectively Prototype for Medical Device Deployment
This whitepaper will take you through the approach we use to right-size prototypes for medical devices. This approach has been developed over the course of sixteen years and a multitude of development … [Read more...] about How to Effectively Prototype for Medical Device Deployment
How To Substantially Reduce Encoder Cost While Gaining Functionality With Multi-Turn Rotary Position Sensors
Many applications require rotation counters that can measure angles greater than 360o. However the low-cost 10-turn potentiometers most design engineers are familiar with can’t always meet user … [Read more...] about How To Substantially Reduce Encoder Cost While Gaining Functionality With Multi-Turn Rotary Position Sensors
Extend Life in Harsh Operating Conditions with Maintenance-Free Operation
While ongoing advances in linear motion technology continue to increase speed, efficiency and production time, the NSK K1™ Lubrication Unit (referred to as NSK K1 hereafter) enables … [Read more...] about Extend Life in Harsh Operating Conditions with Maintenance-Free Operation
Miniature Linear Bearings Help Prolong Curiosity’s Mars Mission
When designing systems for use in space, every component must undergo rigorous scrutiny in terms of meeting the most challenging engineering requirements. These include the ability to handle extreme … [Read more...] about Miniature Linear Bearings Help Prolong Curiosity’s Mars Mission
Getting the Most Out of Metal 3D Printing: Understanding Design & Process Controls for DMLS
Metal 3D printing is the ideal alternative to complex designs that machining or casting can't achieve. It offers the mechanical properties of aerospace standard materials and the design freedom of 3D … [Read more...] about Getting the Most Out of Metal 3D Printing: Understanding Design & Process Controls for DMLS
Intro to Motion Control Systems
A motion control system is a collection of components put together in such a way that creates movement to a specific position, velocity, or acceleration. A closed loop motion control system consists … [Read more...] about Intro to Motion Control Systems
End—to—end sensor solutions to optimize production processes
Precise and reproducible switching operations are a must, even in apparently simple tasks like level detection. In storage tanks, conventional capacitive level switches. Process optimization is … [Read more...] about End—to—end sensor solutions to optimize production processes
Stepper Motors and the Effect of Acceleration and Deceleration Ramps
This white paper explains stand test methodology for generating force versus velocity curves and the benefits of adding acceleration and deceleration ramps. One of the first parameters that is … [Read more...] about Stepper Motors and the Effect of Acceleration and Deceleration Ramps
Comparing Slotted vs. Slotless Brushless DC Motors
Slotless brushless DC motors represent a unique and compelling subset of motors within the larger category of brushless DC motors. They are called “slotless” be-cause typical slotted brushless DC … [Read more...] about Comparing Slotted vs. Slotless Brushless DC Motors