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Off-the-shelf piezoelectric components create vulnerabilities. Custom piezoelectric component design aligns performance with constraints where reliability matters most.
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Denser machines, distributed control and a call for smarter components have turned the linear axis into a system-level decision. In many cases, specification habits haven’t caught...
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July 27, 2026

Materials

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Elastomer tubing contributes to the critical functionality of a broad range of devices in many industries—but often, they should not be treated as “off-the-shelf” parts. Here’...
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Polymer bearings do not operate in isolation. Their performance depends on how bearing materials mating surfaces, housings, thermal conditions, chemical exposure and manufacturing...
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Selecting sealing materials that minimize friction and wear while maintaining lubrication is critical in automation system design.
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With innovative techniques, engineers can overcome heat-related product degradation.
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MD&M West 2026 is packed with technologies aimed at making medical devices safer, smarter and easier to manufacture.
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Feb. 2, 2026
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Ready-to-deploy robotics and automation solutions that combine high-performance automation, flexibility and seamless integration.
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Scroll through tech news, industry standards, reviews and tips on products you might have missed this month.
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Softing Industrial has introduced the usbLink CN, a USB-to-ControlNet interface, as a substitute for the discontinued Allen-Bradley 1784-U2CN.
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Suitable for potting, coating and sealing applications, this two-part epoxy system can bond a range of substrates.
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