The robotics landscape over the course of the past year has been defined by the convergence of software, AI and practical ...

Fastening, joining and assembly specialists demonstrate why controlling heat—not force—makes the difference between a ...

Protolabs experts discuss how software-driven workflows, additive manufacturing and built-in compliance are supporting ...

Hands are remarkable tools, translating thought into action by allowing us to grasp, feel and manipulate objects. They also ...

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Machine Design distills the cutting-edge landscape of advanced manufacturing through the eyes of multidisciplinary engineers, covering technical insights on the foundational and emerging principles of ...

Machine Design distills the cutting-edge landscape of advanced manufacturing through the eyes of multidisciplinary engineers, covering technical insights on the foundational and emerging principles of ...

This file type includes high resolution graphics and schematics when applicable. Rotary encoders track motor shaft movement for myriad pieces of industrial equipment and commercial devices. For ...

Advances in linear motors and hybrid actuators are pushing motion systems toward higher precision, speed and efficiency. A key part of achieving this performance is the integration of drives with ...

For motor applications, engineers have several options at their disposal. Typically, engineers can choose between direct-current (DC) or alternating-current (AC) motors. Machine Design has covered the ...

We are still in the midst of Industry 4.0, where manufacturing has taken on the label of “smart” through the integration of the IoT, AI, cyber-physical systems, and Cloud and cognitive computing. The ...