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The Control Room, Episode 3: Securing the engineering workforce through partnerships

Rachael Pasini — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 17:38:53 +0000

All industries are feeling the effects of the shortage of qualified workers for highly technical, complex jobs. As technologies advance, we see more automation systems implemented, and the stakes are just getting higher. So, how do engineering teams adapt, find the right people to fill the jobs, and how do educational institutions support industries by…

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Mind over Machine: AI vs. Human Insight: What’s Missing?

Mike Santora — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 16:38:12 +0000

In an era where artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping how we work, communicate, and make decisions, it’s easy to assume that nearly every challenge has a data-driven solution. But as powerful as these tools have become, there are still critical gaps —e specially when it comes to human interaction. The nuances of conversation, the unspoken…

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Why additive manufacturing still needs the machine shop for aerospace

Rachael Pasini — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 14:52:56 +0000

Design World sat down with Chad Chmura, manager of Global Applications Engineering at Mastercam, to discuss the realities of 3D printing and certified aerospace production. For more than a decade, additive manufacturing has fascinated aerospace engineers with its promise of complex geometries, faster prototyping, lighter components, and new ways to build flight-critical parts. While headlines…

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Inside Blecon: mobile-first visibility for modern supply chains

Mike Santora — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 13:34:33 +0000

As supply chains become more distributed and unpredictable, traditional asset tracking systems built on fixed infrastructure are struggling to keep up. Companies increasingly need flexible, scalable solutions that extend beyond controlled environments without requiring costly deployments. In this interview, Design World managing editor Mike Santora speaks with Simon Ford, founder and CEO of Blecon, about…

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BETE submits spray evaporation paper to ILASS 2026

Puja Mitra — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 06:21:03 +0000

BETE Spray Technology announced the submission of an expanded edition of its technical white paper, Co-Current vs. Counter-Current Spray Evaporation in a Gas Cooling Duct, to the 36th Annual Conference on Liquid Atomization and Spray Systems, ILASS-Americas 2026, which will take place in May. The paper was co-authored by Daniel deLesdernier, manager of advanced spray…

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Bearings bring smooth sailing to electrified fleets

Rachael Pasini — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 21:52:47 +0000

As ports and coastal operators electrify their fleets, engineers’ attention shifts to charging infrastructure and power systems. Yet for electric and hybrid vessels, some of the most important advances are happening in the mechanical systems below deck. Industrial bearings — the components that keep shafts turning and motors running smoothly — are taking on new…

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Altech adds 60A pin and sleeve plugs and sockets

Puja Mitra — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 15:01:35 +0000

Altech Corporation has added 60A plugs and sockets to its family of IEC 60309 Series II pin and sleeve devices. As AI, IoT and other technologies increase power delivery requirements for pin and sleeve connector technology in data centers and other equipment, Altech’s IEC 60309 Series II 60A pin and sleeve products are designed to…

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2026 LEAP Awards nominations open April 9th and gets a fresh look

Paul Heney — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 11:00:58 +0000

The LEAP Awards (Leadership in Engineering Achievement Program) celebrates the most innovative and forward-thinking products serving the design engineering space. This dynamic competition honors the most innovative engineered products/components across several of our flagship brands: Design World, Fluid Power World, EE World, and Engineering.com. We’re excited to announce that this honorable program has a new website…

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Thermal management in tubular linear motors

developer_admin — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 16:09:25 +0000

Certain approaches simplify the sizing, integration, and protecting of tubular linear motors destined for thermally constrained applications — and they don’t necessarily rely on the use of large and costly motors. Rebecca McWilliam · Director of engineering — Iris Dynamics | irisdynamics.com Linear motors behave differently than rotary motors — so how does their electrical power […]

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Here’s the goal with gearbox customization

developer_admin — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 16:07:43 +0000

From the whisper-quiet precision needed in medical devices to the durability required in aerospace applications, fully customized gearbox design and manufacturing is often the answer. Chris Handcock · Design lead | Electro Mechanical Systems Fully custom gearboxes are typically specified when the compromises associated with off-the-shelf products are unacceptable. Constraints around space, weight, or cost […]

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