Machine Design

Here are six ways to use design in the #industrial sector to create results that go beyond the traditional idea of design as merely an aesthetic exercise. https://bit.ly/3MiKo8x

When designing humanoid #robots, the performance of rotary actuators hinges on component precision, alignment and quality. Custom crossed #rollerbearings can lead to significant improvements in accuracy—from CCTY. #robotics

Let’s explore the essential functions, applications and selection considerations of disconnect switches, with insights from Altech Corporation's Klaus Tum.

The use of high-performance #thermoplastics can reduce time and expense during design, #prototyping and #manufacturing. They are recyclable, able to bond to differing materials and lighter than their steel counterparts—from Trelleborg Group.

This Altech Corporation article explores essential features and functions of DC UPS systems; their diverse topologies; the role of battery technology in enhancing runtime and reliability; and the considerations regarding size capacity and scalability.

A #metallurgist from Fictiv weighs in on possible reasons behind the bronze medal deterioration and what could be done to mitigate a similar problem at the 2024 #Paralympic Games. Full video: https://bit.ly/3AAOdTI #olympics

For a #designengineer, the use of #generative processes is the equivalent of transitioning from sewing by hand to using a sewing machine. It can require a shift of mindset that instead of practicing a craft, engineers are now wielding a productive machine. https://bit.ly/3WWWFEf

Building a business for long-term success requires focusing on big-picture, sustainable decisions and being prepared to adjust when necessary. It also means steering clear of myopic behavior. https://bit.ly/3yNRrCQ

#Plastics have come a long way since they were invented over a century ago. But that does not mean they should be used in every application. This article explains few pros and cons of plastic #bearings to help guide #engineers in when to specify them. https://bit.ly/3Ky2ujk

#Triboelectric #powergeneration can be used to charge #batteries underwater or in body-implanted #electronic devices. https://bit.ly/3vubr98 #battery #medicaldevices #machinedesign #ultrasonic