Design World Online https://www.designworldonline.com/ Serving OEMs & Machine Builders Fri, 04 Sep 2026 15:58:24 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1 https://www.designworldonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/cropped-designworld5-32x32.png Design World https://www.designworldonline.com/ 32 32 Selecting UHV-compatible encoders for demanding semiconductor and scientific applications https://www.designworldonline.com/selecting-uhv-compatible-encoders-for-demanding-semiconductor-and-scientific-applications/ Fri, 04 Sep 2026 15:58:24 +0000 https://www.designworldonline.com/?p=619563 Many high-end semiconductor manufacturing processes require the processing environment to be completely free of any contaminants that cause imperfections within the semiconductor wafer and transistors being created. As the semiconductor industry moves to smaller feature sizes, larger wafers and more complex components with more processing steps, acceptable levels of wafer contamination are increasingly small. These…

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]]> What Makes PCB Design Software User-Friendly? https://www.designworldonline.com/what-makes-pcb-design-software-user-friendly/ Fri, 04 Sep 2026 14:57:53 +0000 https://www.designworldonline.com/?p=629295 By Alexsander Tamari, Technical Marketing Engineer, Altium A clean interface is only part of the picture. The rest, whether libraries are reliable, whether the software catches rule violations early, whether schematic and layout stay in sync, whether the tool gives you the right actions at the right moment, only becomes visible once you’re doing real…

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]]> Overcoming Modern Motion Control Challenges with Enidine’s Energy Absorption and Vibration Isolation Solutions https://www.designworldonline.com/overcoming-modern-motion-control-challenges-with-enidines-energy-absorption-and-vibration-isolation-solutions/ Fri, 04 Sep 2026 13:00:46 +0000 https://www.designworldonline.com/?p=628923 Engineering Better Motion Control By Rob Marshick, National Sales Manager – Americas Manufacturers have never asked more of their equipment. Production lines are expected to run faster, operate around the clock and deliver increasingly precise results, all while minimizing downtime and maintenance. At the same time, automation, robotics and electrification are transforming factories across virtually…

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]]> LSG launches online purchasing platform for fastener products https://www.designworldonline.com/lsg-launches-online-purchasing-platform-for-fastener-products/ Fri, 04 Sep 2026 07:00:04 +0000 https://www.designworldonline.com/?p=629380 LindFast Solutions Group (LSG), an industrial distribution and supply chain solutions provider, has launched shop.lindfastgrp.com, an online purchasing platform for its three fastener brands: Star Stainless Screw Company, Stelfast and Lindstrom Fasteners. The platform is currently available to customers in the United States, with expansion into Canada planned for 2027. The launch adds an online…

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]]> mayr presents safety brakes and monitoring systems for wind turbines https://www.designworldonline.com/mayr-presents-safety-brakes-and-monitoring-systems-for-wind-turbines/ Wed, 02 Sep 2026 14:56:59 +0000 https://www.designworldonline.com/?p=629359 Renewable energy systems must meet requirements for safe and efficient operation. Technical developments and standards such as DIN EN 81-44 create additional requirements for component manufacturers. At WindEnergy 2026 in Hamburg, mayr power transmission will present safety brakes for pitch and yaw drives, including the ROBA-stop M pitch brake. The company will also display solutions…

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]]> North American companies race with China in automation spending https://www.designworldonline.com/north-american-companies-race-with-china-in-automation-spending/ Wed, 02 Sep 2026 00:36:01 +0000 https://www.designworldonline.com/?p=629355 North American manufacturers show definite intent to keep pace with global automation investment. This episode is brought to you by Mouser Electronics. Visit mouser.com to learn more. New data from the Association for Advancing Automation (A3) shows that North American manufacturers are opening their wallets for production automation, just in time for a predicted increase in demand in…

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]]> Packaging Without Pneumatics: A Smarter Approach to Flexible Automation https://www.designworldonline.com/packaging-without-pneumatics-a-smarter-approach-to-flexible-automation/ Tue, 01 Sep 2026 12:00:10 +0000 https://www.designworldonline.com/?p=629312 The Shift Away from Pneumatic Packaging Systems By SEW-EURODRIVE In packaging automation, speed and output often get the spotlight. But behind every high-performing machine is another factor that directly impacts efficiency, flexibility, and operating cost: system architecture. For decades, pneumatic systems – those using compressed air – have been the standard for many packaging applications.…

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]]> How Apple Rubber’s Rapid Prototyping Kept Whale Research Afloat https://www.designworldonline.com/how-apple-rubbers-rapid-prototyping-kept-whale-research-afloat/ Tue, 01 Sep 2026 11:00:37 +0000 https://www.designworldonline.com/?p=616860 By John Tranquili, Materials Manager When a researcher studying beluga whales in Cook Inlet, Alaska faced equipment failure that threatened their work, Apple Rubber’s advanced manufacturing capabilities provided the solution that allowed their critical research to continue. The Challenge: Protecting Vital Research Equipment in Extreme Conditions The harsh Alaskan environment poses significant challenges when working…

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]]> John Deere’s new AI tool helps farmers safely leverage data https://www.designworldonline.com/new-in-ai-jd-from-john-deere-helps-farmers-leverage-data/ Tue, 01 Sep 2026 09:00:23 +0000 https://www.designworldonline.com/?p=629334 John Deere Operations Center software will soon include an artificial intelligence (AI) assistant called JD to expand on the platform’s aim of centralizing field, machine, and operational data — in turn giving famers a way to gain and act on a comprehensive understanding of their operations. Farmers simply enter questions in JD’s chat window. In…

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]]> Proximity sensor integrates VCSEL, photodiode and 16-bit ADC https://www.designworldonline.com/proximity-sensor-integrates-vcsel-photodiode-and-16-bit-adc/ Mon, 31 Aug 2026 14:13:17 +0000 https://www.designworldonline.com/?p=629271 Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. has introduced the Vishay Semiconductors VCNL36829UM, a fully integrated short-distance proximity sensor in a 1.6 mm x 1.0 mm x 0.35 mm transparent mold package with VCSEL, photodiode, ASIC, 16-bit ADC and smart dual I²C slave address. The sensor supports a 50 mm operating range, 14-bit proximity resolution, sunlight immunity up to […]

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