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John R. Gyorki

LED Light Tubes Create New Design Possibilities

by Mark Thorsell, Product Manager, Rotary Switches & LEDs and Justin Moll, Marketing Manager, Elma Electronic Inc., Fremont, Calif.…

Started by John R. Gyorki

1 Jun 25
Reply by Andrew Dreasler
Leslie Langnau

What are the top 5 mechanical considerations for electrical engineers?

Mechatronics is as much about communication between engineering disciplines as it is about design.  Here are one engineer's views on the to…

Started by Leslie Langnau

0 Jun 24
laura carrabine

Materials make manufacturing go 'round

New materials are released so frequently that up-to-date reports are exceptional. However, here is a sneak peek on a few recent ones that c…

Started by laura carrabine

0 Jun 23
Miles Budimir

Membrane Potentiometers for Position Sensing

New membrane potentiometers can solve many of the problems that conventional mechanical potentiometers can't handle, particularly those inv…

Started by Miles Budimir

0 May 26
Leslie Langnau

When to choose crossed roller bearings

As newer motion equipment demands more in terms of precision, the crossed roller bearing has gained prominence in friction reducing devices…

Started by Leslie Langnau

0 May 25
John R. Gyorki

MEMS Processes Help Make More Precise and Economical Pressure Sensors

Micro-Machined silicon reduces the lead times needed to manufacture custom pressure sensors. Several different transduction methods can be…

Started by John R. Gyorki

0 May 24
Leslie Langnau

Move to one network architecture, for motion and control

The EtherNet/IP network camp claims this protocol can handle integrated motion control, especially when you integrate it with CIP Motion. T…

Started by Leslie Langnau

0 May 24
Larry Boulden

Handling the Top 5 Design Challenges with Virtual Prototyping

Machinery design today requires us to demonstrate skills like multidisciplinary knowledge, excellent communication capabilities, and inquis…

Started by Larry Boulden

3 Apr 28
Reply by Jack DePasquale
Leslie Langnau

Tips to keep torque overload in check for heavy equipment

A different approach is needed when designing mechanical torque limiters for high horsepower drives. As motors, gearboxes, and machines inc…

Started by Leslie Langnau

0 Apr 26
Leslie Langnau

What would you advise control engineers on specifying linear bearings and guides?

Here is one engineer's tips for control engineers when it is time to specify and apply linear bearings and guides.  Add to the discussion w…

Started by Leslie Langnau

0 Apr 26

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