Machine Design

In recent years, the two most common methods of storing #electricity have involved large lithium-ion batteries and reverse hydropower, but #flywheels offer new possibilities for high-efficiency, low-maintenance energy storage. https://bit.ly/3kJQal9

Discover how computer-aided manufacturing (#CAM) software and computer numerical control (#CNC) processes work in concert to create extraordinary designs—from Mastercam.

Cars and trucks with cleaner internal combustion engine vehicles and hybrids will be needed for decades to come, even as the #electricvehicle become more widespread. Check out how this can happen in this article. https://bit.ly/3XJcoX5 #EV

Joe White has three decades of product development experience. He talks about Zebra Technologies’ adjacent market expansion and the role of #AI in modern workflows. #artificialintelligence

Sharon Spielman tackles the age-old question, "Is simple better?" After investing in simple, commercial-grade laundry equipment for her home (a far cry from her #IIoT and #automation beat), she now poses the question to you. Read about her experience and take a quick survey at the bottom of the page!

Machine Design’s R&D Spotlight this month focuses on #plasticsextrusion. Over the decades we’ve seen improvements in extrusion processes, including screw design, heating and cooling systems and control mechanisms. Now, ReDeTec Inc.’s engineers have developed an upgrade for the conductive melting process. Dennon Oosterman said his research team has seen an increase in conductive efficiency as they scale throughput, “with roughly 70% efficiency at 4kg/hr and 82% efficiency at 8kg/hr.” The stats are remarkable, and, not surprisingly, they’ve seen mixed reactions from skeptics in plastics extrusion and injection molding industries. Oftentimes, it takes innovations a few years to gestate before they take off. I’m curious to see how their time-to-market unfolds.   Let’s hear what you have to say about this novel extrusion method. Read the article, and comment below or send me a note at [email protected].  Braam Meij Sharon Spielman Jeremy Cohen #plasticsextrusion #injectionmolding

#ReDeTec’s patented solution for extruding materials could transform the plastics industry. R&D tests show it uses 50% less energy than competing systems. But what will it take to reach full adoption? #researchanddevelopment

How important is #collaboration in #manufacturing? A recent #MachineDesign survey indicated that it is very important, with 74% of respondents engaged in collaboration with other companies.

From #cloud-enabled tech to advanced #wearables, #medical technology is also moving from the hospital to the home, and other places as well. https://bit.ly/3BrRtvL

As we step into 2025, let’s take a look at the insights gleaned when #MachineDesign asked several exhibitors at the IMTS - International Manufacturing Technology Show this past fall, “What’s next for 2025?” #IMTS #manufacturing #automation