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Siemens Unveils Integrated Automation Solution
Siemens Industry introduced a compact controller solution at the Hannover Fair, Hannover Germany. Siemen's new controller is composed of the Simatic S7-1200 Controller and Simatic HMI basic panels that can be programmed with Step 7 Basic Engineering software. -- 04.21.09 More
PAC System Integrates Controls
Reconciling disparate control systems, each very powerful and having individual strengths, is becoming quite common for systems' integrators, especially as end users look for options to modify and improve their control systems. -- 04.13.09 More
The Mechatronics Challenge of Big Things That Move
Dynamic Structures of Coquitlam, Canada, have been contracted to build the world's largest telescope. They have selected Autodesk Inventor software to design and test the project. -- 04.01.09
MoreCIP Networks Testing: Interoperability, Performance, Conformance, Recommended Practice
The idea that devices can conform to a specification and may not interoperate can confound end-users, system integrators, and device manufacturers alike. ODVA and its members have been working to close that gap with conformance, interoperability and performance tests. -- 03.24.09
MoreImproving Engineers' Credentials
The Society of Manufacturing Engineers announced a new partnership with the National Association of Manufacturing. NAM has developed a Manufacturing Skills Certification System to provide a more accurate way of evaluating skills, and has accelerated the process through the use of online testing. -- 03.24.09 More
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The World is Flat - Except in Dynamics!
FREE WEBCAST: Dynamic modeling and analysis are essential when designing complex mechatronic systems. In this webcast we’ll look at the present state and future of dynamics education, and the value proposition of software programs such as, MSC’s ADAMS.More
The Flying Car Takes Off
Terrafugia has developed a car that flies or is it a plane that drives?
"American Idol" for High School Robotics?
New York's Javits Center hosts a First Robotics competition.
Implement a Clip-Detection Circuit for BTL Class D Amplifiers
An external clip-detection circuit adds a useful feature to some Class D IC amplifiers. Clip detection is a convenient feature in Class AB amplifiers. It produces a signal from a clip-detection pin that drives an automatic volume control, which reduces gain compression and distortion when the amplifier is overdriven. --03.20.09
MoreLimit Switches Control DC-Motor H Bridge
Mechanical and electronic switches provide interlocks, preventing motors from overrunning their bounds. You use limit switches to switch off a motor if it reaches one of its two end positions. Even if you build a microprocessor-based motor controller, you should switch off a motor with hardware by building a safety interlock. -- 03.19.09
MoreDiscrete-Component Buck Converter Drives HB LEDs
With just a few components, you can provide sufficient power to operate a high-brightness LED from a battery. HB (high-brightness) LEDs require a large amount of current to operate. When driving HB LEDs from a voltage source, you can set the required current with a suitable series resistor. -- 03.18.09
MoreDrive a single-Coil Latching Relay without an H-Bridge Circuit
Single-coil latching relays find use in signal-routing, audio, and automotive systems. To maximize their usefulness and cut power consumption, these coil currents must flow in both directions. -- 03.17.09 More
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The Future of Mechatronics
If these students are any indication, the future of mechatronics is bright.
Posted in: Mining Mechatronics | 03.30.2009.
Mediocrity in the Design Process: Marinara sauce gone wrong.
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Latest blog Post: The tragedy of over-compromise can make products ill-equipped. When will the design process become more fluid in the introduction of diversified products? Stefan discusses an example and relates it to technology.
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