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October 30, 2009
Articles

Tips for automating your processes
Automating a pacakaging process takes more than just purchasing roboots. Here are some general guidelines for making the transition to automation simple and successful.

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Friction cups: Suction cups on steroids for moving pacakges
Friction cups, an improved version of suction cups, could give a boost to pick-and-place equipment.

Are design engineers going extinct?
Are design engineers becoming a rare breed in industry? Could they be headed for extinction in the U.S.? Read what one engineer believes, then join in the discussion.

A Day at the Reno Air Races: The ultimate hot rods
Discover how engineers turn WWII warbirds into state-of-the-art air racers.

The Coke bottle of tomorrow -- and it's GREEN!
The second half of this column on sustainable engineering takes a look at the new recyclable bottle made of partially of plant material.

News from MD


Check Out the New EET Website

Are you looking for more information on energy efficiency? EETweb.com features the latest efficiency updates, information on the basics of energy efficiency and products available for energy efficient designs. Click here to visit the site and learn more!


UPCOMING WEBCASTS

Concurrent Engineering:
How to Excel at Top Down Design

Sponsored by PTC
DATE: November 5th, 2009
TIME: 2:00pm ET/11am PT

How will you improve your organization’s product development process in 2010? With concurrent product development techniques, you can engage people from all areas of the design process earlier and more efficiently. Join us for this webcast and begin compressing and streamlining your entire product development process.

This live webinar will cover:

  • The overall concept of Concurrent Engineering
  • Best practices for top down design
  • Building the best framework for your assembly
  • Improving teamwork with better information
  • Decreasing your number of design iterations
Click here to learn more and to register!


Seven Critical Issues in Heater Selection for OEM Applications
Sponsored by Minco
DATE: November 19th, 2009
TIME: 2:00pm ET/11am PT

Product development is a complex process. In addition to cost and time-to-market, engineers have to address a variety of sometimes-conflicting issues that can include size, weight, speed, reliability, flexibility, ease of use, safety, manufacturability, support costs and more. One aspect of product design that may not show up on your list of top priorities is heating.

In fact, the heating technologies you choose, whether off-the-shelf or customized, can have a significant impact on many aspects of your product including performance, cost, and even time-to-market.

This 60-minute webcast will present seven factors that can help you make the most of your heating choices.

  • how heater choice can increase your design flexibility
  • how heating uniformity can improve the yield of your systems
  • how to speed warm-up and heat transfer for increased throughput
  • how to ensure accuracy and improve your product’s productivity
  • and much more
Click here to learn more and to register!


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Click Here for a list of archived Machine Design webcasts.

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