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Hi Donald, I know that Balluff and Banner offer some wireless sensors. They have decent reputations in the industry. You might want to check out their web sites. Best, Leslie
March 6
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February 26
Your Welcome! Hope to see you in Anchorage in May! Per.
February 25
Thanks Per. Excellent information. Best regards, Leslie
February 25
This is part of a research field called Self-Reconfiguring Modular Robots, and you can find much more information at the wiki page http://bit.ly/2k8zMf If you check out my youtub page ( http://bit.ly/1awPuF ) and the featured video you will find an…
February 25
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I love cool research and developments. I love experiments that make me say “Wow!,” even if they may not be realized for many years. One of the most interesting research projects I’ve come across lately comes out of Carnegie Mellon University. The…
February 25
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mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language:EN-US"">Research shows there are three issues with mechatronics: Education, corporate structure, and the lack of truly collaborative design tools. But a new educational model may make a huge difference in…
February 18

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Design World magazine
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Managing Editor
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http://www.designworldonline.com
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Programmable matter


I love cool research and developments. I love experiments that make me say “Wow!,” even if they may not be realized for many years. One of the most interesting research projects I’ve come across lately comes out of Carnegie Mellon University. The project focuses on the control and manipulation of 3D objects. It can be viewed as the 3-Dimensional display of electronic information, which is a cool idea in itself. One example of this development is known as Claytronics. Seth Goldstein, associa… Continue

Posted on February 25, 2010 at 8:30am — 3 Comments

Leslie Langnau

Busting several myths about manufacturing’s smallest technologies

According to research from the Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) micromanufacturing and nanomanufacturing are becoming the biggest thing to occur in manufacturing since the moving assembly line. A recent survey found that out of 400 manufacturing professionals who expressed an interest in micromanufacturing, half are already using it to produce products. And more than 60% indicate an interest in nanomanufacturing. Such interest bodes well for product designers who are exploring either new… Continue

Posted on January 19, 2010 at 10:38am —

Leslie Langnau

What’s new with Ethernet, Wireless, and Traditional Serial Device Networks

For those of you choosing among the various networking systems, the most interesting points in recent research from ARC Vice President Chantal Polsonetti, (cpolsonetti@arcweb.com) the principal author of ARC’s “Factory Automation Networks Worldwide Outlook” are the following:

--The cost of wiring apparently does not impede the installation of Ethernet-based device networks. Noted ARC, much of the growth in these networks results from successful competition against traditional serial device netw… Continue

Posted on November 5, 2009 at 6:54am —

Leslie Langnau

Challenge conventional thinking!

One of my hobbies is questioning conventional thinking. Recent news about bailout bank CEOs pay provides an example. Conventional thinking says that there are a limited number of skilled executives who can lead a company to growth and profit. As with any resource, when supply is viewed as scarce, its price goes up. Hence, conventional thinking says we have to pay these CEOs lots of money.

But who says talented executives are in scarce supply? Who benefits from that viewpoint? The list includes,… Continue

Posted on October 23, 2009 at 6:49am — 2 Comments

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A mechatronic design approach enables packaging machines to do more with less

For packaging machinery, a mechatronics approach will help you reduce inertias that usually require extra energy to overcome; improve control system response, which can eliminate the practice of oversizing motors; decrease or eliminate compressed air; and reduce heat and shock loadings, among other benefits.

Take air-actuated devices, for example. Compressed air is widely recognized as costly to produce, and it consumes electrical energy better used directly for actuation. Then you have the by-… Continue

Posted on October 20, 2009 at 6:23am —

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