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8 Ways to Design End-of-Life Into Your Products
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5/16/2013  9 comments
An analysis of what’s needed to implement Design for Disassembly and Design for Recycling results in eight strategies engineers can use to design an intentional end-of-life stage into their products.
Datacenter Security: Is Protection at the Building & Room Enough?
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5/14/2013  3 comments
Government regulations, coupled with growing consumer sensitivity about data and identity theft, require that data storage organizations demonstrate proper protection and due diligence in protecting sensitive information stored inside datacenter enclosures.
Do You Need On-Machine Motion Solutions?
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5/13/2013  7 comments
On-machine motion solutions have helped many OEMs address seemingly impossible tasks.
Monitoring Load-Pin Stresses Cuts Crane Maintenance Costs
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5/8/2013  5 comments
When a crane doesn't have a monitoring system, crane owners schedule service every six months and simply scrap the parts they replace, even if a part has had little use and doesn't need replacing. This can cost thousands.
Frequency Response: The Gold Standard
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5/8/2013  5 comments
Engineers predict real-world response and identify model parameters.
Getting a Grip on Automated Manufacturing
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5/6/2013  4 comments
Machine designers must select and size the right gripper in order to design a well-functioning automated process.
3D Tools Reduce Design Cycle for a Small Bike Maker
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5/3/2013  4 comments
To maintain a competitive edge, Duratec adopted the 3Dconnexion SpacePilot and SpacePilot Pro, two types of 3D mice built specifically for CAD professionals.
Design Decisions: Implementing Adsorbent Technology
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5/2/2013  5 comments
It is important to take the necessary precautions when handling, storing, or transporting used or broken lamps to protect against any potential harm from released mercury vapor.
Combating Shock & Vibration Is About More Than Cost
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4/25/2013  9 comments
People don't always consider the benefits of wire rope isolators.
Engineering Creativity Peaks in Kindergarten
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4/19/2013  25 comments
As engineers, we’re not nearly as creative as we think we are.
Win a Wireless Mesh Networked Propeller Beanie
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4/10/2013  16 comments
Synapse Wireless is giving away a CapNet propeller beanie. You can't win if you don't enter.
Design Decisions: A Comparison of 3 Different Ball-Bearing Materials
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4/8/2013  3 comments
Every manufacturer offers its own versions of ball bearings with varying features. Which one is right for you?
Design Decisions: Understanding the Value of Integrated System Design
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4/1/2013  2 comments
Learn the benefits of an integrated system design and when it serves as the most cost-effective and time-efficient approach.
Excelling in Shades-of-Grey Real World
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4/1/2013  5 comments
Grey-box modeling combines the physical and empirical to solve problems.
MPPE Insulation & the Incredible, Shrinking Medical Device
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3/27/2013  14 comments
As the demand for portable medical devices increases both in the home and in emerging markets abroad, design engineers find their solution for weight and space savings through innovative, recyclable MPPE insulation for wire and cable.
Angular Velocity: Misunderstood & Misstated
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3/21/2013  1 comment
Kinematic analysis requires defined reference frames and precise notation.
Time to Market: A Tale of 2 Products
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3/20/2013  10 comments
When getting into a new market, it is important to make the mistakes you are going to make while there is profit to pay for it and lower expectations on product performance.
The Engineering Creativity Challenge
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3/19/2013  12 comments
Brainstorming an idea is a good approach, but it's often not the best. We need to focus our creative energies on the design challenge.
Engineering Plastics for Extreme Applications
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3/18/2013  4 comments
Quadrant's Jim Hebel clarifies a few points about the Dimensional Stability of Duratron PAI and the ability to hold tight tolerances on finished machined components.
Don’t Risk Your Most Important Calculations to Spreadsheets
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3/15/2013  22 comments
Engineering calculation software can eliminate spreadsheet risks and provide key benefits to both the organization and the individual engineer.
Increasing Electronics Reliability With Conformal Coatings
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3/11/2013  18 comments
Selecting the right coating at the beginning of the design cycle can give engineers greater reliability and durability in the electronic devices they design.
Benefits of Direct Charging Design in Wireless Power
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3/8/2013  7 comments
Wireless power circuits offer benefits for portable devices, such as cellphones.
Suzuki Saves Weight With Extruded Suspension Arm
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3/7/2013  14 comments
Suzuki developed an extruded aluminum lower control arm that weighs 50 percent less than a welded steel design, while costing roughly the same.
Develop Highly Efficient Models for Multi-Body Systems
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3/6/2013  2 comments
Technique employs HIL simulation of robotic systems.
Making the Case for Vertical Axis Wind Turbines
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3/5/2013  13 comments
The marketplace is littered with companies that have tried to make a success of vertical axis wind turbines. But not all turbine designs (and sites) are created equal.
Design Decisions: Automation in Rollforming
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3/4/2013  4 comments
Read about the pros and cons of manual versus automated rollforming stations.
Simplify Your Motor Drive Solution
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3/1/2013  4 comments
Integrating motors into your design needn’t cause sleepless nights.
New Approaches to High-Efficiency Current Sensing
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2/27/2013  4 comments
Integrated Hall sensor ICs save power and space.
A More Natural Way to Learn
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2/26/2013  11 comments
With MapleSim, students can easily connect the analytic models in textbooks to the numeric solutions that result from the simulation. This openness is critical to student learning.
AC-DC Power Supplies Are Shrinking
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2/21/2013  20 comments
Power-supply design trends are clear and dramatic. For the AC-DC supplies, these changes are due to multiple factors combining to yield these more-compact designs. Some of the factors are obvious, but others are not.
Floodlights in the Spotlight
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2/21/2013  19 comments
Floodlights provide the bright conditions necessary for nocturnal leisure or industrial activities and can increase security. However, with some lights powered for up to 10 hours a day, electricity and maintenance costs can really add up.
Medical Device Vulnerabilities: What to Protect & How to Protect It
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2/19/2013  16 comments
Safety is important, and new technologies can enhance the patient experience.
Sensor Performance Key to Process Improvement
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2/19/2013  4 comments
Eddy current, noncontact displacement sensors are very different from the common inductive proximity sensor and can provide submicron resolution in harsh environments.
Engineering Education Starts at an Early Age
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2/18/2013  31 comments
It's National Engineers Week! As the level of system complexity escalates, and we begin solving some of the world’s biggest problems, our society will grow increasingly dependent upon the talents of generations who are just now beginning to explore their creativity and learn about the way things work.
Video: Augmented Reality for Mechanical Design
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2/18/2013  7 comments
Augmented reality (AR) is a technology that we're exposed to much more than we realize -- from NFL broadcasts to the Lego store.
The European Pump Market, Post Financial Crisis
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2/12/2013  3 comments
What’s the trend that will shape the pump market in Europe’s building services industry in the future? The answer lies in the incorporation of more electronic features in pumps, leading to greater connectivity and integration into the overall system.
Slideshow: The Role of Embedded Platforms in Next-Gen Designs
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2/11/2013  4 comments
It's important to match the right hardware with the right software and tools.
Check Contact Resistance to Diagnose Relay Problems
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2/11/2013  10 comments
Even the best relays can fail at some point, but what causes them to fail?
Distance-Based Sensors Measure Up
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2/7/2013  8 comments
When some objects must be seen and others ignored, or when the object’s presence and its position must both be known, SPT, MPT, or PRT distance-based sensors are the best options.
Inertia Mismatch: Fact or Fiction?
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2/7/2013  2 comments
Is this often-quoted concept an excuse for inadequate system modeling?
PACs Combine the Best Features of PLCs, PCs & DCSes
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2/6/2013  3 comments
PACs provide a single platform for process and motion control, along with extensive data-handling and communication capabilities.
MEMS Enabling a Health & Medical Revolution
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2/5/2013  7 comments
Wirelessly connected, integrated solutions let consumers monitor and maintain their own health.
Plasma: A Cut Above the Rest
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2/1/2013  11 comments
Whether you are a heavy-duty do-it-yourselfer, or are managing an enormous steel manufacturing project, it's important to choose the right machinery for your needs.
The ISO Journey Toward Quality
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1/25/2013  9 comments
One way that manufacturers can improve efficiencies, reduce costs, and shorten lead times is by implementing ISO 9001:2008.
Quick Reference: Tooling Tolerances
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1/18/2013  8 comments
Depending on the complexity of your part and your needs, several tooling options are available. Work closely with your industrial printer supplier to find a solution that meets your needs in the most cost-effective manner available.
Metal Replacement Gains Velocity in Automotive
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1/17/2013  12 comments
Polymers are making a stronger showing in automotive, thanks to materials development, CAFE standards, and growing design expertise.
Minimizing Friction in Pneumatic Cylinders
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1/16/2013  6 comments
Manufacturers are looking for solutions that reduce friction, lower energy consumption, and decrease noise in pneumatic cylinders applications.
Design Decisions: Choosing the Right Connector
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1/15/2013  7 comments
Follow these 10 steps to ensure you are choosing the right connector for your project.
Top 5 Questions to Consider When Designing a Label
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1/11/2013  11 comments
There are many variables to evaluate when designing a label due to the complexity of each component.
4 Simple Ergonomic Steps to a More Productive Workplace
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1/8/2013  35 comments
Workplace ergonomics is getting a lot of attention nationwide in response to a sharp increase in incidents of repetitive strain injuries resulting in musculoskeletal disorders, such as carpal tunnel syndrome.
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