Why do connectors fail? Ideally, your connectors perform to their rated lifecycles. For industrial machinery, improper designs and other factors can cause connectors to fail prematurely, which can cause costly machine damage. Here’s a look at some common causes of failure and how to prevent them. Download the ebook from Mill-Max to learn more…
May 2019 Issue: A look into factor 1 proximity sensors
Building a digital plant from scratch Last month, I toured the brand-new manufacturing plant for Rittal in Haiger, Germany. Built a few miles from its current headquarters, the plant represents a 250-million-euro investment for the company, as well as a bold step forward toward the future of Industry 4.0. Uwe Schard, Managing Director of IT…
April 2019 Special Edition: Internet of Things Handbook
Everything you thought you knew about IoT security is wrong Listen to the advice being given for securing IoT devices and you are likely to be told that the level of security should be scaled to meet the probable threats. Internet-connected home thermostats, for example, should be designed to prevent compromise by hobbyists and serious…
March 2019 Issue: Roller-screw actuators: what’s new
How will AI affect engineers? Richard Pak is an associate professor in Clemson’s psychology department and director of the Clemson University Human Factors Institute. We spoke recently about how he sees the relationships between humans and machines advancing over the next five years. Pak said that the relationship will grow much closer simply because more…
Robot Report November 2018 Issue: 2018 Robotics Handbook
Jumpstarting the social robotics market 2018 has been a tough year for social robots for the home. No ifs, ands, or buts about it. The failures of Jibo and Mayfield Robotics, maker of Kuri, have been well-documented by The Robot Report. However, there are a couple companies that are not so eager to turn the…
eBook: Hot to Cold – Motion Solutions in Extreme Environments
When it comes to linear motion, the challenge is rarely easy. Machine designers push progress despite harsh environments, tackle problems with rigorous application requirements, and require expertly designed, reliable components at every step. With high-quality actuators, resilient guide wheel technology, and the knowledge and guidance needed to deploy these tools in the most demanding situations,…
September 2018 special edition:
2018 Additive Manufacturing Handbook
From prototyping to manufacturing, 3DP/AM is building a new world. Welcome to the inaugural Design World Additive Manufacturing Handbook. Additive manufacturing is a dynamic industry. I’ve watched it grow from an initial seven ways to build a part layer-by-layer, primarily for prototyping, to the many more options we have today that seek a place on…
Flat cabling for a round cable world with Cicoil
Download Cicoil Ebook Not your father’s flat cable Innovative design enhancements make flat cables strong candidates for applications where round cable was once the natural choice. Register to download this ebook now.