Dassault Upgrades V6 PLM Suite

...Beth Stackpole, Contributing Editor, Software/Hardware...
http://www.designnews.com/article/509656-Dassault_Upgrades_V6_PLM_Suite.php

Robotics Make a Move Toward Autonomous Service

...Mechatronics...
http://www.designnews.com/article/509614-Robotics_Make_a_Move_Toward_Autonomous_Service.php

Low Power Piezo Motion

...Dramatic reductions in voltage and power require­ments are making tiny piezo motors and drive systems an interesting option for portable, low-power medical devices. By eliminating the need for the high voltage normally associated with piezo systems, a new piezo motor design from New Scale Technologies enables miniature motion systems...
http://www.designnews.com/article/509158-Low_Power_Piezo_Motion.php

Energy-Efficient Motion Control

...Energy-Efficient Motion Control...
http://www.designnews.com/article/454357-Energy_Efficient_Motion_Control.php

Tracking the Sun

... and virtual simulation tools to explore new, innovative sun tracking design concepts that can increase the efficiency of their photovoltaic power plants, while withstanding the physical rigors of the outdoor environment. For prototyping, the trend is toward high-level system design tools and off-the-shelf hardware that combine embedded real-time processors...
http://www.designnews.com/article/448221-Tracking_the_Sun.php

Engineers Follow Separate Tracks to Military Robot Designs

... where we place actuators, the size of the head of the robot, the width of the wheel base and so on. Simulation lets us understand how the system will shape out.” “We generally use a physics-based simulation tool such as Open Dynamics Engine, an open-source, high-performance library for simulating rigid-body dynamics,” says Sonpal. “Two...
http://www.designnews.com/article/448994-Engineers_Follow_Separate_Tracks_to_Military_Robot_Designs.php

Tracking the Sun

... to rotate the panels from east to west on a horizontal plane. The controller in the system is a PLC with a GPS input, and Array Technologies has used the unit's programming software to develop the application code. Algorithms based on GPS location, date and time plus celestial mechanics calculate the sun's position and appropriate position for the tracker...
http://www.designnews.com/article/449001-Tracking_the_Sun.php

EADS' PHENIX Project Takes Off

... to help promote that kind of systems engineering approach. One of the primary things PHENIX does is establish a “3-D Master Reference” digital mock-up approach, which facilitates collaboration by allowing multiple divisions and engineering functions, as well as international teams to share collective knowledge. Through the use of 3-D design and simulation...
http://www.designnews.com/article/449002-EADS_PHENIX_Project_Takes_Off.php

Engineering Tools Firmly Grounded in Space Applications

... and Simulink Control system development, robotics and dynamics analysis xPC Target, Speedgoat, Custom embedded systems, Windows PC   Energid: http://www.energid.com/products-actin.htm Path planning, High-level visualization and analysis Windows PC, Real-time embedded...
http://www.designnews.com/article/439430-Engineering_Tools_Firmly_Grounded_in_Space_Applications.php

In the Marketplace

.... http://designnews.hotims.com/23130-515 Exlar's 2010 Product Catalog Details motion control product offering Exlar's 2010 product catalog and engineering guide is now available. The 2010 catalog details Exlar's selection of solutions for linear and rotary motion control applications. Product families...
http://www.designnews.com/article/439424-In_the_Marketplace.php