Highlights

First Resonance

Manage, Monitor and Synchronize the Entire Hardware Build

Learn how manufacturing software platforms aim to solve an age-old complaint of misalignment between design engineering and manufacturing operators.
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4D Printing: The Next Dimension of Advanced Manufacturing

Researchers envisage 4D printing technology will have significant application potential for healthcare, automotive, aerospace and consumer industries. But what is it exactly? ...
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Lights-Out Machining and Robots and Widgets

They’re not raindrops on roses or whiskers on kittens, but these five pieces of content are a few of my favorite things from 2023.

Year in Review: Machine Design’s 2023 Cover Story Series

Flip through this year’s print issues to uncover significant technology milestones of 2023.
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Machine Design Tips the Hat to Contributors of Note in 2023

Catch up on technology updates you’ve been meaning to read about all year. Links are provided at your fingertips.

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Deliver Robust Automated Systems Through Servo Maintenance

Servo motors are critical to the function of many automated systems, so they require optimal maintenance. Discover how to refine servo motor maintenance strategies.
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Engineers Bring Pride, Experience to Their Craft—and it Pays

Machine Design’s Salary Survey finds compensation grows as the job market remains tight and technology plays a prominent role.
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Enhancing Robotics Applications with Rotary Unions and Slip Rings

Moog GAT’s combinations of rotary unions and electrical slip rings provides for rotation at the joint of the tool interface.
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Cobots Double Weld Grinding Efficiency Without Replacing Human Know-How

Are cobots a help or hindrance to the workforce? The author shows why weld grinding is a good example of cobots aiding human technicians.