Design World Online https://www.designworldonline.com/ Serving OEMs & Machine Builders Thu, 21 May 2026 06:30:17 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://www.designworldonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/cropped-designworld5-32x32.png Design World https://www.designworldonline.com/ 32 32 MathWorks adds Renesas hardware support packages https://www.designworldonline.com/mathworks-adds-renesas-hardware-support-packages/ Thu, 21 May 2026 06:24:53 +0000 https://www.designworldonline.com/?p=627693 MathWorks has announced new Hardware Support Packages for Renesas’ RH850/U2A microcontroller for automotive applications and the RA6T2 microcontroller for industrial controls. The MATLAB and Simulink integrations allow engineering teams to move from simulation to embedded code running on hardware with automated build, flashing and on-target execution, while reducing manual integration steps. This type of integration…

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]]> Chip Trapper for coolant filtration and chip removal https://www.designworldonline.com/chip-trapper-for-coolant-filtration-and-chip-removal/ Thu, 21 May 2026 05:28:52 +0000 https://www.designworldonline.com/?p=627691 EXAIR’s patented Chip Trapper is designed to remove chips, swarf and shavings from used coolant and other liquids. It vacuums debris-filled liquid into the included drum, where solids are collected in a reusable filter bag. When the flow valve is turned, the filtered liquid is pumped back out. With regular use, it can help extend…

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]]> Design World’s Ethical Engineering Panel https://www.designworldonline.com/ethical-engineering/ Wed, 20 May 2026 20:12:15 +0000 https://www.designworldonline.com/?p=627685 Updated May 20, 2026 Design World’s Ethical Engineering Panel is currently comprised of the following panelists: Alicia Lomas Lomas earned a degree in chemical engineering and is the founder and chief consultant of Lomas Manufacturing Consulting, LLC, where she advises food, biotech, and energy companies on automation, process safety, and digital transformation. Her career spans…

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]]> AutomationDirect adds enclosures, solar shields, accessories https://www.designworldonline.com/automationdirect-adds-enclosures-solar-shields-accessories/ Wed, 20 May 2026 07:09:06 +0000 https://www.designworldonline.com/?p=627677 AutomationDirect has added Saginaw NEMA 1 wall‑mount enclosures which are designed for indoor use where economical, reliable protection is essential. Available in a wide range of sizes, these enclosures feature sturdy carbon steel construction, convenient knockouts on all sides for streamlined wiring, 180‑degree door opening for easy access, and compatibility with common subpanels and accessories. For…

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]]> PI offers N-216 PiezoWalk actuator for high-force motion https://www.designworldonline.com/pi-offers-n-216-piezowalk-actuator-for-high-force-motion/ Wed, 20 May 2026 06:37:07 +0000 https://www.designworldonline.com/?p=627675 PI offers a range of piezo ceramic linear actuators for applications with different size, speed and force requirements. Among them is the N-216 PiezoWalk Linear Actuator, a linear actuator designed for applications that require millimeter-range travel, high force and nanometer-scale positioning stability. The N-216 provides 20 mm of travel, push and pull force up to…

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]]> Challenges and best practices for motion control selection in robotic applications https://www.designworldonline.com/challenges-and-best-practices-for-motion-control-selection-in-robotic-applications/ Tue, 19 May 2026 16:27:45 +0000 https://www.designworldonline.com/?p=627670 An engineer’s overview: this article dives into the often-overlooked challenges faced by design engineers during the development process of robotic systems. By shedding light on these challenges, we aim to equip engineers with best practices and insights to streamline their product development processes, ultimately leading to more innovative and effective robotic applications. Advances in robotic…

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]]> Mitsubishi Electric Automation brings robotic machine tending to IMTS 2026 https://www.designworldonline.com/mitsubishi-electric-automation-brings-robotic-machine-tending-to-imts-2026/ Tue, 19 May 2026 14:46:19 +0000 https://www.designworldonline.com/?p=627668 As manufacturers face skilled labor shortages, rising costs, and pressure to maximize machine usage, Mitsubishi Electric Automation will showcase how robotic machine tending can deliver measurable productivity gains and fast returns on investment at IMTS 2026. The company will feature live demonstrations of LoadMate Plus and ARIA, two pre-engineered robotic machine-tending solutions designed to help…

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]]> SKF summit to focus on industrial energy efficiency https://www.designworldonline.com/skf-summit-to-focus-on-industrial-energy-efficiency/ Tue, 19 May 2026 08:52:13 +0000 https://www.designworldonline.com/?p=627665 SKF will host its annual virtual Tech & Innovation Summit on June 18, bringing together industry representatives and technical experts to discuss technologies, products and solutions aimed at improving energy efficiency in industrial operations. Under the theme “Closing the energy efficiency gap,” SKF will present application-specific solutions intended to improve energy efficiency, reliability and uptime…

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]]> ABB to supply power systems for Spanish Navy vessels https://www.designworldonline.com/abb-to-supply-power-systems-for-spanish-navy-vessels/ Tue, 19 May 2026 08:39:42 +0000 https://www.designworldonline.com/?p=627663 ABB secured a contract with Spanish state-owned shipbuilding and design company Navantia to supply two planned Spanish Navy coastal hydrographic vessels with a DC-based power distribution and propulsion system. Scheduled for delivery by 2028, the vessels are intended for mapping and studying Spain’s coastal waters in support of defense, environmental monitoring and maritime safety. ABB’s…

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]]> Newlab Detroit provides a blueprint for the future of manufacturing https://www.designworldonline.com/newlab-detroit-provides-a-blueprint-for-the-future-of-manufacturing/ Mon, 18 May 2026 16:13:35 +0000 https://www.designworldonline.com/?p=627589 This Spring, I had the opportunity to visit Newlab in Detroit, and it gave me real hope for the future of manufacturing in America — as well as how to better harness each other’s strengths and create community within our industry. Newlab is a global organization that started in Brooklyn, N.Y. It later expanded to…

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