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.
Energy efficiency: Waste not, want not
More than ever, using energy resources wisely is a critical part of today's automation landscape. Check out some of the latest tips, tools, and resources...
Design by Objective: Heat & Humidity
Equipment is often faced with extreme application environments that serve up soaring temperatures, soggy air, and searing radiation. Like people, machines often need protection to function properly. Featured here are tools and tactics designed to take the heat....
Design by Objective: Going Green
Sustainability. Carbon footprint. Corporate social responsibility. Are you wondering how today’s green jargon applies to engineering? Companies that have signed on to the green revolution — optimizing manufacturing processes and using resources more efficiently — are saving energy, reducing waste, and building healthier bottom lines. Here are some tips and tools to help your green efforts get growing....
Design by Objective: Shock & Vibration
Being subjected to regular blows of shock and vibration has lead to the death of many a component. It doesn’t have to be this way. To help your applications withstand the onslaught of jolts and waves, here are some tools for your arsenal....
Design by Objective: Acceleration
Within the broad scope of motion control, some of the most challenging applications are those that involve high acceleration-deceleration cycles. Here we explore some of the latest tools and tactics to create smooth and controlled motion profiles, regardless of speed requirements....
Design by Objective: Scalable Designs
“Scalability” and “flexibility” in manufacturing are no longer just management buzzwords. Multipurpose machinery that can grow and change as needed is becoming a high priority, if not an outright demand from end users. Consider these expert tips and tools to limber up your designs....
Design by Objective: Design Safety
Protecting equipment and machinery — and above all, the people who run it — is top of mind for many automation enterprises worldwide, because it makes sense from both an ethical and business perspective. Featured here are some of the latest tools and tactics to keep everything, and everyone, safe and sound....
Design by Objective: Smart designs for speedy applications
High throughput is the name of the game in today's fast paced, high-speed automation environment. When your project calls for components that can handle...
Design by Objective: Green engineering
When it comes to saving energy and using resources more efficiently and sustainably, today’s engineers and bean counters alike know that green is the new black. This special report on green engineering takes a look at some of the latest tools and tactics for greening up your next design....
