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Learn how Axis New England, a system integrator, devised a programming method to boost the productivity of wafer-handling robots. A major key to the solution: Delta Tau’s Turbo PMACII Ultra Light controller. Full Story Engineers Trade Views on Mechatronics
Brian Muirhead, who led NASA’s efforts to land rovers are Mars, shares his thoughts on new system design approaches with top engineers from Siemens, Galil Motion Control and Colorado State University. Full Story Where Steppers Still Dominate
With inherent control simplicity and higher torque density, stepper systems offer a viable alternative to servo motion for lower-power applications, such as those featuring miniature motors and drives. Full Story From Modeling to MechatronicsEngineers at Japan’s Dainippon Screen Manufacturing cut development time on their flagship computer-to-plate printer with 3D CAD and PLM tools. Big savings on mold revisions sealed the deal. Full Story Brush Up on Control Systems
The University of Wisconsin offers an online course on building a practical control system incorporating a microcontroller or PLC. Also covered: logic, programming, fractional hp motors and sensors. Full Story Fastest Adept Robot Yet
Quattro, a four-axis parallel robot targeted for packaging and materials handling, can reach speeds up to 10 m/s and accelerations up to 15g. The robot’s work envelop is 1,300 mm with a 500 mm z-stroke. Full Story Still Plenty of Potential for IC Engine
Mating new technology with the conventional can yield big payoffs, says RPI Professor Kevin Craig. Example: A camless engine with an electromechanical valve-train actuator that adds six degrees of freedom to engine control. Full Story
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Motion controllers have incorporated key technologies over the years to meet the increasing demands of high-performance applications such as profile cutting and wafer inspection. This document covers the top 10 key technologies that impact your high-performance motion control applications. Click Here.
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Robotics researcher Shane Migliore talks about his work on a robotic leg that has a human-like gate, as opposed to the trajectory-and-position controlled legs found on most biped robots. One key to the project: brushed dc motors that exhibit no cogging.
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Boeing 787 Dreamliner Takes FlightOur 787 Dreamliner stories, videos and podcasts show how Boeing is revolutionizing not only large passenger jets, but the way complex machinery is conceived, designed and built.
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Using almost 200 light-emitting diodes in the front and back of the new 2014 CTS, Cadillac designers are showing how LEDs can change the character of a vehicle.
We looked at a number of sources to determine this year's greenest cars, from KBB to automotive trade magazines to environmental organizations. These 14 cars emerged as being great at either stretching fuel or reducing carbon footprint.
From Dell / Intel® New Paradigms in Design Work Scott Hamilton, vertical market strategist for Dell Precision workstations, 5/2/2013 3
Early in my career, I worked as a draftsman and remember the days of drawing on vellum with numbered pencils and Mylar with plastic lead. This was a fun experience in the sense that I ...
I've been using workstations for more than 10 years and love finding ways to get more performance from my system. With demanding professional applications that require more power each ...
A lasting memory from my first job as an engineer in an auto assembly plant is standing on hard concrete at six in the morning, vending-machine coffee clutched in hand, listening to ...
A quick look into the merger of two powerhouse 3D printing OEMs and the new leader in rapid prototyping solutions, Stratasys. The industrial revolution is now led by 3D printing and engineers are given the opportunity to fully maximize their design capabilities, reduce their time-to-market and functionally test prototypes cheaper, faster and easier. Bruce Bradshaw, Director of Marketing in North America, will explore the large product offering and variety of materials that will help CAD designers articulate their product design with actual, physical prototypes. This broadcast will dive deep into technical information including application specific stories from real world customers and their experiences with 3D printing. 3D Printing is
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