Design World Online https://www.designworldonline.com/ Serving OEMs & Machine Builders Thu, 22 Oct 2026 14:21:04 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.3 https://www.designworldonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/cropped-designworld5-32x32.png Design World https://www.designworldonline.com/ 32 32 Amazon takes on another industry: robotics https://www.designworldonline.com/amazon-takes-on-another-industry-robotics/ Thu, 22 Oct 2026 14:21:04 +0000 https://www.designworldonline.com/?p=630315 The software and retailing giant is addressing their considerable demand for robotics in-house with a new automation production facility. This episode is brought to you by Mouser Electronics. Visit mouser.com to learn more. Retail and software giant Amazon is considered the ultimate category killer. With a dominant presence in critical industries such as web services and…

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]]> Technical thinking: Technology right above our feet https://www.designworldonline.com/technical-thinking-technology-right-above-our-feet/ Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:48:30 +0000 https://www.designworldonline.com/?p=630301 By Mark Jones Clomping around on crampons during a January ice caving trip proved I’d chosen my boot poorly. Dr. Monaghan diagnosed I’d partially torn my plantar fascia at the heel — a diagnosis after months of painful limping. I left the office with a list of suggested shoes with rigid footbeds and supportive arches.…

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]]> Growermetal G-Collars provide controlled preload for aerospace joints https://www.designworldonline.com/growermetal-g-collars-provide-controlled-preload-for-aerospace-joints/ Wed, 21 Oct 2026 11:58:13 +0000 https://www.designworldonline.com/?p=630296 The aerospace fastening sector is adopting standardized solutions for civil, military and space applications as aircraft production and maintenance activity increases. In response to requirements for structural integrity, vibration resistance and weight reduction, Growermetal has developed the G-Collar range of aerospace fastening systems. Growermetal, an AS/EN/JISQ 9100-certified manufacturer, produces the G-Collars for aerospace structural applications.…

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]]> Hall current sensor offers 250 kHz and 500 kHz bandwidth https://www.designworldonline.com/hall-current-sensor-offers-250-khz-and-500-khz-bandwidth/ Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:36:30 +0000 https://www.designworldonline.com/?p=630278 TDK Corporation has announced the Micronas CUR 3020, a customer-programmable linear Hall-effect current sensor IC with selectable 250 kHz or 500 kHz bandwidth and sensitivity ranging from 4.2 to 67.4 mV/mT for use with a C-core concentrator. Housed in a four-pin TO-92 package, the AEC-Q100 Grade 0 device supports xEV traction inverters, battery management systems […]

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]]> IP67 transducers measure absolute linear position in harsh environments https://www.designworldonline.com/ip67-transducers-measure-absolute-linear-position-in-harsh-environments/ Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:36:22 +0000 https://www.designworldonline.com/?p=630267 Novotechnik U.S. offers the LWX Series of all-metal linear position transducers for mobile machines, construction equipment and industrial machinery exposed to washdowns, grease, dust and vibration. Available with 50 to 750 mm measurement ranges, the IP67-rated sensors provide absolute displacement measurement with 0.01 mm repeatability, resolution better than 0.01 mm, operation from −30°C to +100°C […]

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]]> Nine-axis sensing supports accurate positioning without satellite signals https://www.designworldonline.com/nine-axis-sensing-supports-accurate-positioning-without-satellite-signals/ Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:36:11 +0000 https://www.designworldonline.com/?p=630261 TDK Corporation announces worldwide distribution of its InvenSense PositionSense™, a two-chip nine-axis sensor solution combining a 6-axis MEMS IMU, TMR-based 3-axis magnetometer and on-chip sensor fusion for orientation tracking and position detection without satellite connectivity. Available in four configurations, it supports I²C, SPI and, in selected versions, I3C interfaces with 1.2 V or 1.8 V […]

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]]> MEMS sensor combines altitude and underwater-depth monitoring https://www.designworldonline.com/mems-sensor-combines-altitude-and-underwater-depth-monitoring/ Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:36:03 +0000 https://www.designworldonline.com/?p=630255 STMicroelectronics’ LPS27DEWO is a MEMS pressure sensor with selectable full-scale ranges for altitude and underwater-depth monitoring beyond 50 meters. The sensor has a 2.7 × 2.7 mm 10-lead LGA package with a 1.7 mm-high metal lid, provides accuracy of ±0.5% of full scale and withstands water pressure at depths of up to 110 meters. It […]

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]]> Rollon redesigns TV actuators for industrial linear motion https://www.designworldonline.com/rollon-redesigns-tv-actuators-for-industrial-linear-motion/ Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:35:54 +0000 https://www.designworldonline.com/?p=630245 Rollon has introduced redesigned ball-screw-driven TV actuators with changes to moment-load capacity, internal protection and operating flexibility. Available in sizes 65, 80 and 110, the TV actuators provide precise and repeatable linear motion for industrial applications. The redesigned actuators use two linear guide blocks positioned at the maximum practical distance from each other, with the […]

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]]> Emerson to showcase AVENTICS and Afag solutions at PACK EXPO 2026 https://www.designworldonline.com/emerson-to-showcase-aventics-and-afag-solutions-at-pack-expo-2026/ Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:35:46 +0000 https://www.designworldonline.com/?p=630213 Emerson will present packaging solutions from its AVENTICS and Afag brands at PACK EXPO 2026, taking place Oct. 18-21 in Chicago. At Booth N-5449 in the North Hall, Emerson will showcase compressed air motion control, electric motion and handling and integrated control solutions. The technologies support applications ranging from PET and glass blow molding and […]

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]]> Rockwell adds CompactLogix 5390 controller for modular control systems https://www.designworldonline.com/rockwell-adds-compactlogix-5390-controller-for-modular-control-systems/ Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:35:37 +0000 https://www.designworldonline.com/?p=630203 Rockwell Automation Inc. announced the CompactLogix 5390 controller, a new addition to the Integrated Architecture controller family. The controller is designed for machine builders and manufacturers that need control, safety, security, data and networking functions in automation systems. Industrial operations are using more connected devices and generating more data, increasing demands on control systems. Applications […]

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