Design World – August 2019

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12 August 2019 http://www.designworldonline.com DESIGN WORLD

102 _MOTION CONTROL

6 Common mistakes to avoid

when specifying and using step

motors

The mistakes outlined here have been

corrected countless times by

thousands of step-motor users

around the world. Avoiding these

mistakes by following the solutions

should help to make your next

application a successful one.

102

The EtherCat enabled eXtended Transport System

delivers efficient integration for motion control

applications in many industries.

| Beckhoff Automation

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(^50) Better post processing will aid additive
manufacturing acceptance
(^54) Preparing to switch from traditional to additive
manufacturing
August 2019
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112 _3D CAD
CAD and AI making design better,
faster, and easier
AI has the potential to allow engineers
to design products faster than before
while meeting design specifications,
sometimes in new and unique ways.
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• (^) • Exoskeleton Developers Must Keep Refining Capabilities, Cost, Says maxon Manager Industrial Exoskeletons Gain Capabilities,..... 60
(^) • Expand Into New Uses Why Engineers Should Attend the Healthcare Robotics Engineering Forum ............................................................. (^6672)
• (^) • Sarcos Robotics Readies Guardian Alpha for Industrial Use Robotic Hand Uses Machine Learning to .............................................. 82
Detect Wearer’s Intent .................................... 90
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108 _LINEAR MOTION
Sensors report down to the wire
When it comes to measuring position
in linear systems, draw-wire sensors
are still a simple, durable, and low-
cost option.
118 _MECHANICAL
Choosing the right coupling
for robust crane and hoist
applications
For cranes and hoists, a key
components is the coupling. Without
the right coupling, your crane or
hoist may not function properly,
causing your manufacturing
process to grind to a halt.
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