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Giving Birth to MEMS Sensors The Bennington Microtechnology Center develops processes that bring MEMS devices from concept to commercialization. The lab also has designed specialized machines, including a robotic assembly and packaging system.
Mechatronics Web Cast Series: New Technologies Enable Virtual Machine Prototyping
If you have a 3D CAD model, you could be simulating the mechanical and electrical performance of your machine in minutes. Explore this webcast series to learn new mechatronics simulation techniques to lower the cost and risk of designing machines with electronic control systems. Click Here.
Engineering for the Military of the FutureAmbitious technical programs including Future Combat Systems are posing engineering development challenges in all facets of the U.S. military. Our features, podcasts, videos and photos reveal how materials, automation, sensors and simulation technologies are creating a new breed of soldier. Explore Now
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Fresh Solutions to Packaging Problems
From labeling machines to bag-making equipment, powerful yet compact motion systems are providing better ways to automate packaging lines. Learn about the components that are essential to greater packaging productivity. Full Story Model-based Design Needed for Embedded Systems
Software techniques that enable users to evaluate the performance of multi-domain products are becoming more important with use of more microcontrollers in design. Automotive and aerospace firms are leading the way. Full Story A Smarter Control System for Laser Cutting
New system allows single operators to manage all operations simultaneously, including updates on machine and material status. Software monitors registration, web control, laser power, laminating and slitting. Full Story Safety Improves Robot EfficiencyControl system for a robotic paint sprayer offers appropriate safety protection with minimal impact on machine performance. Key features include the DeviceNet Safety protocol linked to distributed safety I/O. Full Story
Explore the Mechatronics Zone Visit the Mechatronics Zone for features, blogs, resources and webcasts on everything mechatronics. Latest coverage:Orchestrating Wireless Communications
Like the “fieldbus wars,” wireless discussions can create more heat than light, but the potential for this control technology is undeniable. Here are options to consider.
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A Mechatronic Marvel: The Computer Hard Disk Drive - WEBCAST Magnetic hard disk drives provide lessons of successful synergistic integration of physical systems, electronics, controls and computers. This webcast covers the hard disk’s evolution, issues facing engineers now and keys to consider for mechatronic design. Watch Now Extend the Life of Your Cylinders- WEBCAST In partnership with Bimba Manufacturing There are several factors to consider when maximizing the life of your pneumatic solutions, including the operating environment, the mounting type and the air quality. Learn best practices, tips and tricks for designing in the most efficient solutions. Watch Now
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By experimenting with the photovoltaic reaction in solar cells, researchers at MIT have made a breakthrough in energy efficiency that significantly pushes the boundaries of current commercial cells on the market.
In a world that's going green, industrial operations have a problem: Their processes involve materials that are potentially toxic, flammable, corrosive, or reactive. If improperly managed, this can precipitate dangerous health and environmental consequences.
With LEDs dropping in price virtually every year, automakers have begun employing them, not only on luxury vehicles, but on entry-level models, as well.
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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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