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Packaging with a Punch A compact mechatronics design, featuring innovative controls, gives Schneider’s coffee-packaging machine more kick than a triple espresso. The system can case, label and palletize the K-type cups at the rate of 280 cups per minute.
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Linden Lab has evolved computer-aided design to its next plateau, offering free access to a computer-generated alternate universe where users can build anything. Full Story
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A Look Inside Apple’s iPhone
Prying Eyes examines the clever blend of technologies that have combined to produce the most ballyhooed cell phone in history. The device integrates Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GSM cellular data and voice, along with a position sensor. Full Story Myoeletric Prosthesis Wins Design Award
A team from Mexico captured Freescale’s design challenge with an artificial hand featuring myoelectrics, DC motors and an 8-bit microcontroller. The design could also lead to sharp cost reductions in building the limb. Full Story Rx for Pharma Packaging Headaches
Learn how producers and suppliers are meeting the automation challenges of an industry famous for tough regulatory requirements. New isolation systems offer significant economies over traditional clean room production. Full Story Fuzzy Neural Control SystemsNeural networks and fuzzy logic can conquer control-system challenges that leave conventional systems helpless. Here’s a look at how they work, and how they benefit applications like high-speed image processing. Full Story
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Reflective Optical Encoder Technology for Miniaturization This webcast reviews how optical encoders were successfully used in applications including pick and place machines, digital camcorders, printers, security cameras and miniature motors. There is also a selector guide of alternative encoder technologies. Access Webcast
Dive into Direct Digital Manufacturing Direct Digital Manufacturing (DDM) is taking place today. Knowing what DDM is and how to implement within your company is a competitive advantage in today’s manufacturing environment. Access WebcastView more webcasts at the Mechatronics Zone
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By refining topologies and using new fluid technology, Moog's new peak sine drive controller increases available power without increasing controller volume.
Lantronix Inc. has expanded its line of controllers for sensor networks with the release of a rugged controller that improves management of automation systems used in a number of industries, including manufacturing, oil and gas, and chemicals.
Inspired by the hooks a parasitic worm uses to penetrate its host's intestines, the Karp Lab has invented a flexible adhesive patch covered with microneedles that adheres well to wet, soft tissues, but doesn't cause damage when removed.
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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