Design by Objective
Design by Objective is an ongoing series that looks at a different “design objective” each month from a different topic area in the field of design engineering.
design by objective
Design by Objective: Safety
Safety is arguably the most important design objective there is. Productivity begins with making sure operators and machinery can operate in a safe and...
Design by Objective: Shock and vibration
Vibration-isolating stands The Class 100 cleanroom-compatible 500AP Series is available as modular mounts or leg stands with braces and casters for optical...
Design by Objective: Extreme Environments
Components and systems used in harsh environments require sophisticated designs to withstand the rigors of explosions, violent weather, extreme temperatures,...
Energy efficiency drives product innovation
As engineers are increasingly tasked with designing efficient equipment, green components are proliferating. Described here are some of the latest energy-conscious...
Design by Objective: Fast-track design tools
Higher throughput is often the result of components and systems that are able to move at increased speeds. To quicken the pace and productivity of your...
Space-saving designs
Minimizing size and weight continues to be a top objective for engineers designing today's sleeker and more energy-efficient systems. Here we present...
May the force be with you
If you're looking for some new tactics to pack more power into your next design, don't bother with Jedi mind tricks. Instead, take a look at some of the...
Gearbox tackles downtime in water treatment
In today's do-more-with-less economy, turning trash into fuel makes both environmental and economic sense. That's just what Lincoln Paper and Tissue is...
Design by Objective: Taming temperature extremes
From the bitter cold of the Arctic tundra to the searing blaze of a welding cell, extreme temperatures call for components built to take the heat. Here...
Solution Snapshot: Amplifier protects electronics from extreme temps
Electrical engineering researchers at the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, have designed and tested an electronic microamplifier that can operate...
