Plastics and Polymers
Today’s post is inspired by a project that I am going to have to redo at …
Machine Design
Mechanical machine design, CAD, 3D design, drawing on napkins
Device Labeling Poll Results
A couple of weeks ago I started a poll on device numbering methods, here are the …
Device Numbering Methods: A Poll
Recently I was involved in a discussion on the best method of numbering and labeling devices …
My Automation Software Project
Over the last couple of months I have mentioned that I am working on a pretty …
Simple Machines: The Origins of Automation
Mechanisms or machine elements make up the basic components of mechanical systems. The primary purpose of …
Product Development
Last week I had the privilege of sitting in a doctor’s exam room for about 45 …
Operator Assisted Automation
Automated production lines and cells often have stations that require operator interfacing with the equipment. Typically …
CE Marking and the Machinery Directive
Last week I covered some of the US safety standards that apply to to machine building. …
What’s in a name?
The project I am currently working on is the first one where I have had to …
Design Tools
As I re-acclimate myself to the machine building world after my vacation and re-starting my company …