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Mechanical backlash: how much is too much?
It is probably a natural reaction to assume that backlash is a bad thing which needs to be designed out of every engineered system. The reality isn’t so simple, as Ian Carr explainsThe first thing to...
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Cyber attacks and the IIoT: issues and solutions
Heiko Luckhaupt and Paul Forney discuss the elevated threat of malware in industrial environments and what companies can do to secure their assets – especially in light of the connectivity delivered by...
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Scientists pioneer a way to make everyday goods from carbon dioxide
A British team of scientists has announced a major breakthrough in the fight against climate change with the creation of a new tunable catalyst capable of utilising captured carbon dioxide as a key raw...
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New capabilities in PLM software
Product lifecycle management (PLM) expert Design Rule has launched 3dxtools, aset of tools that dramatically increase the capabilities of existing PLM software.3dxtools reduce the need to build PLM...
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Technologies tipping Industry 4.0
Jonathan Wilkins discusses three major tipping points that are pushing Industry 4.0 to become a vastly realised conceptScience fiction writer Ray Bradbury once said, ‘Living at risk is jumping off a...
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Smarter cleaning for electronics equipment
Julia Vorley presents a case study on a complete cleaning solution for silicone wafer assemblersAn expert in electro-chemicals manufacturing has developed an innovative cleaning solution for PCB wafer...
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How a vehicle’s function can affect its steering needs
Eric Sonahee explains the need to understand a vehicle’s function in order to ensure the right parts and systems are included in the design from the startSteering systems have come a long way since...
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Augmented humans: the future of robotic exoskeletons
Robotic exoskeletons suits will one day see widespread use in the workplace, to increase capabilities and reduce injury. Chris Johnson outlines some of the key benefits of this technology, with a...
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High performance motors for silent operations
End of line testing is a critical step in the production process.Defective products are separated from functional units by analysing the products vibro-acoustic behaviour pattern.This data provides...
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Prioritising tyre safety
Peter Tillotson discusses the importance of tyre safety, including the importance of checking tyres for pressure and wearAccording to data collected by electronic health check provider, autoVHC, the...
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Chain of command
Simona Lendelova explains why sourcing the right quality components is essential for the optimum performance of mechanical power transmissionsTransmission technology has advanced considerably over...
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Testing the limits of hoses
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Brewing success
Hygienic stainless steel connections prove reliable in brewing a traditional German beer, explains Thomas MaierDue to their high-quality material and craftsmanship, stainless steel push-in connectors...
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Light fantastic
Scientists manipulate light to make flat surfaces appear as 3D objectsScientists have created new 2D nanostructured surfaces that appear as realistic 3D objects – including shading and shadows – using...
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Joining forces
Case study exploring the development of engineered latching for enhanced usabilityIn today’s highly industrialised and automated world, with increased focus on equipment security and operator safety,...
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Small and ready to conquer the world
Stefan Roschi details the flat motors that are powering an innovative new robot armA Canadian company has set itself the goal of building the world's smallest and most accurate industrial robot arm....
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To cast, or not to cast?
Richard Phillips reveals the prime candidates for conversion of fabrications and assemblies to castingsThe design and manufacture of a metal component involves a multitude of decision points and will...
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Sophisticated new laser sensor
The compact optoNCDT 1750 laser sensor, designed for displacement and distance measurements, offers new features combined with robustness and reliability. Based on an innovative web interface, the new...
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Crib sheet
Albert Tsang offers the design engineer’s guide to photo chemical etchingAs a precision sheet metal machining technology, photo etching achieves exacting tolerances and is highly repeatable.In fact, in...
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Mechanics, drive technology and control in one
Doris Knauer presents a multi-axis motion solution with high precision and dynamicsPrecision, multi-axis positioning solutions that are intended to work in an industrial environment must be viewed as...
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