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Royal Opera House gets a new cable-management system

Lisa Eitel — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 10:10:01 +0000

A recent upgrade to the Royal Opera House included customized plastic cable management to support modern LED lighting. Live theater performances depend on engineering, including those at London’s Royal Ballet and Opera. For example, behind each performance is a technical ecosystem designed to move heavy overhead lighting trusses safely and silently. Following 25 years of […]

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Thomson linear components help Elara Aerospace rocket launch

Lisa Eitel — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 10:09:53 +0000

Regal Rexnord brand Thomson supplied Elara Aerospace with precision linear-motion technology for its liquid-fueled Methalox rocket. Elara Aerospace is an academically led initiative founded at the Technical University of Munich in Germany. Its team is working to become the first student group worldwide to develop a liquid-propelled rocket exceeding 100 km in altitude while being fully […]

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Hall sensor measures 360° angle to 60,000 rpm

Puja Mitra — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 10:09:46 +0000

TDK Corporation has added the HAL 3025 to its Micronas fast Hall sensor family for x-by-wire motor control applications. The single-die sensor measures 360° rotational angle, supports speeds up to 60,000 rpm and is designed as SEooC ASIL D ready, with magnetic stray-field compensation to ISO 11452-8, integrated diagnostics and differential or single-ended sine/cosine analog […]

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Automotive IMU combines synchronized 6-axis motion sensing

Puja Mitra — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 10:09:37 +0000

STMicroelectronics’ ASM330LHHG1 is an automotive-qualified IMU rated for operation from -40°C to 125°C, combining a 3-axis accelerometer, a 3-axis gyroscope, temperature compensation and 6-channel synchronized output to support dead reckoning, GNSS fusion and motion-data correlation. The device offers accelerometer full-scale measurement up to ±16g, gyroscope ranges from ±125dps to ±4000dps, dual high-performance and low-power operating […]

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FAULHABER expands GPT gearhead family for drive systems

Puja Mitra — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 04:44:57 +0000

FAULHABER has introduced its GPT gearhead family, developed to address key market requirements including flexibility, power density and cost. The gearheads can be combined with a range of motors from the company’s standard portfolio, including flat BXT brushless motors and other brushless DC drives. They were also designed for use with DC drives in the…

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Video: From plastic waste to high-performance building materials

Mike Santora — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 18:13:20 +0000

In this interview, Design World Managing Editor Mike Santora sits down with Supersede CEO and co-founder Sean Petterson to explore the company’s mission and the thinking behind its approach to building materials. Peterson outlines Supersede’s goal of reducing both deforestation and plastic waste by developing high-performance alternatives to traditional materials like plywood and OSB. He…

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Travel for Engineers, Episode 5: Navigation on a modern cruise ship

Paul Heney — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 16:51:39 +0000

So much goes into navigating a modern cruise shift safely and comfortably for its passengers — and the amount of engineering thought (and equipment) that goes into this goal is truly impressive. In this latest episode of the popular “Travel for Engineers” video series, VP, Editorial Director Paul J. Heney looks at the recently refurbished…

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EXAIR and BETE launch interactive factory microsite

Puja Mitra — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 05:43:52 +0000

EXAIR and BETE have launched an interactive factory microsite that helps manufacturers identify products for use in production and maintenance areas. The site includes a factory floor map with clickable hotspots that show where specific EXAIR and BETE products may be used in industrial processes. It is intended to give users a visual way to…

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SMA edge-mount connector supports signals through 26.5 GHz

Puja Mitra — Fri, 29 May 2026 15:32:50 +0000

The 26.5 GHz SMA edge-mount board connector from Samtec is a 50 Ohm RF board connector that terminates directly to the PCB edge, providing a compact launch intended to reduce discontinuities and lower return loss compared with vertical or right-angle connectors. The connector uses a gold-plated body and contacts with 30 µin plating on the […]

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How sensing technologies improve EV connector and contactor safety

Aharon Etengoff — Fri, 29 May 2026 15:32:40 +0000

Electric vehicle (EV) connectors, contactors, and charging interfaces operate under continuous electrical stress, mechanical loading, and elevated temperatures. With battery voltages approaching 800 V and charging power exceeding 350 kW, early detection of abnormal conditions is a primary design requirement. This article outlines how EV manufacturers integrate temperature monitoring, current sensing, and fault detection into […]

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