SKF engineer Doug Martin discusses the advantages of crossed roller bearings. Pointing to precision applications in robotics, ...

Artificial intelligence is becoming an integral part of mechanical engineering practice. Here, the author discusses how AI is ...

Embedding safety into your automated production processes from day one improves performance, reduces risk and drives operational excellence.

Breaking down a machine into systems based on both functionality and resources can simplify design and maintenance, a concept explored in a recent column from Control Design. For controls engineers, ...

Most shops these days need some form of automation. It’s not just about the lack of skilled labor. For the sake of pure competitiveness, shops need to find ways to reap the best utilization of their ...

The demand for efficiency in modern manufacturing is higher than ever because customers value speed, precision, and cost-effectiveness. To stay competitive, machine shops and larger manufacturers ...

A research group has developed SPACIER, an advanced polymer material design tool that integrates machine learning with molecular simulations. As a proof of concept, the group successfully synthesized ...

Low-cost automation offers accessible solutions for manufacturers seeking to improve production without substantial capital investment. Simple automation tools like gravity-fed systems, basic sensors, ...

Artificial intelligence (AI) and automation are taking the world by storm. More and more we are seeing everyday actions turned into digitally automated tasks. While the construction industry hasn’t ...

How has technology changed the way we conduct research? Lab automation takes many different forms with the purpose of streamlining several aspects of experiments, data collection and data analysis.

SIEMENS INDUSTRY INC.'s presence at IMTS 2024, in booth 133249, will demonstrate the scope of its machine tool CNC portfolio and digitalization software technology, highlighted by the digital native ...