Design/Automation
Driving successful medtech innovation
The future of medtech innovation lies not in asking users what they want – but in understanding what they need, even when they are unable to articulate it themselves.
More in Design/Automation
Boosting industrial robot precision with laser trackers
A new study investigates methods to improve the positioning precision of industrial robots that have undergone mechanical modifications to increase their motion resolution – the smallest distance a robot can move.
Maximize efficiency and precision with DrillOptimizer
Aerotech Inc. feature optimizes step and settle motion for hole locations, minimizing overall drilling cycle time.
Three out of four Germans support robot deployment
Employees see opportunities to improve competitive positioning; easier and cheaper implementation of industrial robotics in SMEs.
Why engineers are turning to wave springs for space and weight savings
Don't settle for ordinary springs. Opt for Rotor Clip wave springs that offer compact design, greater efficiency, and superior performance, all while taking up less space than traditional springs.
Engineering empathy: Rice University students develop accessible Parkinson's device
While many of the existing glove designs for Parkinson’s focus on stabilizing tremors with weights or rigid structures, the Rice University team’s solution goes deeper by targeting the root of the neurological disruption.
Paperless Parts’ BOM Builder
Availability of BOM Builder to accelerate quoting complex assemblies; Artificial Intelligence-Extraction of BOM tables from prints reduces setup time by up to 90%.
Incredible Machine works on the Rube Goldberg principle
From a small impulse to a world of motion – Festo's inspiring innovation journey that makes technology work easier.
FANUC America’s ready-to-deploy cobot web tool
Discover fast, easy, and ready-to-deploy cobot solutions; web tool allows customers to research ready-to-go collaborative robot solutions featuring FANUC’s reliable and efficient CRX cobots.
The Association for Advancing Automation (A3) releases vision for a U.S. national robotics strategy
Strategy outlines key policy priorities, including establishing a central Robotics Office and Robotics Commission, to strengthen U.S. competitiveness in robotics, drive innovation, and support workforce development.
Teradyne Robotics debuted AI accelerator-powered solutions at NVIDIA GTC 2025
Artificial intelligence (AI)-powered applications showcase advanced capabilities in dynamic metrology, GenAI Programming, reinforcement learning, and bimanual assembly.
