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Technical thinking: Is a Tricorder worth $60 billion?
By Mark Jones A recent press release valued Spock’s Tricorder at $60.3 billion. It didn’t use the term Tricorder, but, after looking at the website and videos from Base Material Resonance Technologies, Tricorder is an apt description of the technology. Aiming their device at something from feet away tells you what it is made of.…
Quick look at Chieftek’s new S1 robot arm
At the recent MD&M West 2026, we asked Henry Chou of Chieftek Precision USA a couple impromptu questions about the new S1 compact robot. The six-axis arm was released to the industry as a way to satisfy industry demand for the nimble and precision motion of the smaller S0 but with higher payload capacity and…
New engineering center supports product development
The Lee Company announced the opening of a new 27,500-square-foot Innovation Center intended to support product development. The facility provides space for engineering teams to evaluate new applications, develop prototypes and respond to changing customer requirements across key markets. The Innovation Center is intended to support engineering development in an open workspace with integrated labs…
PTDA to host 2026 Canadian Conference in Montréal
The Power Transmission Distributors Association (PTDA) will host its 2026 Canadian Conference in Montréal, Canada, June 2-4, for power transmission and motion control professionals to discuss industry trends and challenges. Topics will include AI use in sales, international business issues and the 2026 economic outlook for the PT/MC industry, along with networking sessions. The Distributor-Manufacturer…
Gain a competitive edge with AI agents at the Future of Engineering Summit
Artificial intelligence (AI) raises the stakes for engineering organizations. The technology has quickly moved from an interesting possibility or nice-to-have to a necessary competitive advantage. As more engineering leaders insist that their teams adopt AI, they, too, must educate themselves to prevent becoming obsolete. On March 25, 2026, the Future of Engineering Summit will once…
Banner Engineering introduces RSio remote safe I/O block
Banner Engineering introduced the RSio Remote Safe I/O block, a field-mountable safety I/O device with six independently configurable hybrid ports for safety-rated and standard devices. The six inputs can be set up for dry-contact or solid-state safety devices, In-Series Diagnostics or standard control signals. Two configurable outputs provide single- or dual-channel control at 1 amp…
Mind over Machine: Beyond the Buzzword — Falk Gottlob on Embedding AI into Real Human Workflows
In this edition of Mind Over Machine, Design World managing editor Mike Santora sits down with Falk Gottlob of cloud-based AI language software company Smartcat to explore what truly drives meaningful innovation in an AI-saturated world. With more than 35 years of experience in software engineering and product management, Falk has consistently sought out the…
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Minimizing outgassing from cleanroom equipment
Cleanrooms require minimization of friction-related particle generation. Now let’s consider another source of contamination — outgassing — and how to minimize it. Especially in cleanroom applications involving the manufacture of LEDs, optics, or glass, or the processing of silicon wafers, outgassing can damage end product. Outgassing is the desorption of vapors or gasses, either from […]
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Robot Integration with Rotary Index Tables and Auxiliary Axes
Rotary index tables play a critical role in modern automated manufacturing across automotive, welding, assembly, aerospace, and heavy industrial applications. When integrated with industrial robots, these indexers can function as robot auxiliary axes, dramatically expanding reach, flexibility, and throughput. Motion Index Drives manufactures a full line of high-precision rotary index tables and linear indexing systems…
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Minimizing outgassing from cleanroom equipment
Cleanrooms require minimization of friction-related particle generation. Now let’s consider another source of contamination — outgassing — and how to minimize it. Especially in cleanroom applications involving the manufacture of LEDs, optics, or glass, or the processing of silicon wafers, outgassing can damage end product. Outgassing is the desorption of vapors or gasses, either from […]
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Sustainability, Innovation and Safety, Central to Our Approach
A better future is a key focus for all manufacturers in the aviation industry, and every manufacturer is working toward that solution in their own way. Austin Major, Group Vice President of Business Development and Global Support at Parker Aerospace, highlights what this approach means in a conversation. Q: Recently, Parker joined the consortium to…
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The New High Speed Precision Conveyor
In today’s fast-paced automated manufacturing environments, the demand for efficient, high speed, high precision, reliable, and flexible transport systems is at an all-time high. The newest innovation from Motion Index Drives precision link conveyors is the Taktoflex, a revolutionary flexible high-speed precision conveyor designed to meet the diverse needs of modern industries. With its modular…
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February 2026 Issue: High-current, low-impedance systems need advanced current sensing technology
The February 2026 issue of Design World shows how mechanical, electrical, and software technologies are converging as products become more intelligent, power-dense, and system-driven. The issue highlights practical design tradeoffs in robotics, motion control, power electronics, and materials engineering. For example, choices made early in CAD models, material selection, and architecture planning directly affect reliability,…
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Predicting future changes in water quality
As the impact of climate change and land use continue to harm aquatic environments, it is becoming increasingly important to measure and monitor changes in water quality. When Dublin City University (DCU) Water Institute was developing its new mobile lab technology to help predict future changes in water quality, it turned to precision drive and…
