Machine Design – May 2019

4 MAY 2019 MACHINE DESIGN

ON MACHINEDESIGN.COM

Can Hydropower Deliver

Enough Energy to Turn On

the World?

Hydropower is one of the main sources of renewable energy

worldwide. Countries are installing hydropower plants at an

increasing rate not only to provide power to their people, but

also to reduce their reliance on fossil fuels.

https://www.machinedesign.com/motion-control/can-

hydropower-deliver-enough-energy-turn-world

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How to Keep Workers Safe

on AWPs

Advanced detection systems can slow or even stop lifs and

machines before endangering workers.

https://www.machinedesign.com/industrial-automation/how-

keep-workers-safe-awps

Should VR Headsets Be

Considered Medical

Devices?

Virtual reality is changing the digital industry by creating

immersive and interactive environments. As VR makes

headway into the medical space, the question becomes: Are VR

headsets a medical device or just an entertainment hardware?

https://www.machinedesign.com/iot/should-vr-headsets-be-

considered-medical-devices

5 Ways to Increase the

Number of Women in the

Manufacturing Industry

Tis article focuses on women in engineering and

manufacturing, the struggles they face, and how small

manufacturers can help raise the number of women employed

in manufacturing above 27%.

https://www.machinedesign.com/community/5-ways-increase-

number-women-manufacturing-industry