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By Jared Worth In the packaging industry, changeovers are a necessity to handle the wide variety of packaging types and sizes. However, the goal of any packaging operation is to minimize changeover time as much as possible...
By Jared Worth The challenge of maintenance in humanoid robots Humanoid robots represent the cutting edge of robotics, offering unique capabilities and versatility across various industries, from warehouses to disaster relief sites. However, this advanced...
By Jared Worth Gear trains are an integral part of various mechanical systems, offering a method to transmit power and motion effectively. This blog explores what gear trains are and how they function, their...
By Jared Worth The green manufacturing industry is rapidly growing and estimated to hold a market value of over $4 billion by 2030. More and more manufacturers across the globe are adopting initiatives to “go...
By Jared Worth Gears are essential to the success of countless mechanical systems, from cars and watches to industrial machinery. At the heart of gear design lies a vital parameter: gear module. This blog explores...
By Jared Worth The drone market has been rapidly growing for years, and is projected to reach $57.8 billion by 2030. This presents the perfect opportunity for manufacturers to improve their designs and set their own drones...
Screws are ubiquitous in mechanical systems, playing a critical role in the linear drive mechanism of countless applications. To fully grasp the mechanics of screws, it is essential to understand specific technical terms — particularly “pitch” and “lead”....
Planetary gears, also known as epicyclic gear systems , are a marvel of mechanical engineering. We can find them in a wide range of machines and devices in our daily lives: from small watches to large...
Cleanrooms are essential controlled environments used in various industries to maintain specific levels of cleanliness. Their classification is based on the maximum allowable concentration of airborne particles per cubic meter. Universal cleanroom standardization ensures product quality...
Predictive maintenance is an essential technology in industrial automation that helps prevent unplanned downtime. However, with the recent AI boom, machine learning has emerged as a way to further improve predictive maintenance and optimize machine work cycles. Read on...