Sharon Spielman

Round Lake, United States

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I'm a wife, a mom, a writer, an editor, and so much more.

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Articles

Catching Waves for Renewable Energy

6 days ago | machinedesign.com | Sharon Spielman

Sustainable energy is not only beneficial but essential, and ocean wave energy has emerged as a promising solution. Helping to chart this course is Chris Rauch, P.E., senior mechanical engineer, co-founder and now technical advisor at Dolphin Labs, a startup spinoff of CalWave Power Technologies Inc. “The value of using wave energy is it’s renewable,” Rauch told Machine Design during an interview at Dassault Systemes’ 3DExperience World event in Houston in February.
Cortec Emitters Are for Corrosion Protection in Non-Ventilated Enclosures

1 week ago | machinedesign.com | Sharon Spielman

Cortec Corporation’s patented devices aim to safeguard metal parts and electronic equipment against corrosion in non-ventilated enclosures. Their ability to emit Vapor phase Corrosion Inhibitors (VpCI) ensures a protective molecular layer over all metal surfaces, even in adverse conditions such as high humidity, salt spray and airborne contaminants.
Smart Cane 2.0: A Navigation Companion for the Blind and Visually Impaired

1 week ago | machinedesign.com | Sharon Spielman

The WeWalk Smart Cane 2.0 is a mobility aid that harnesses cutting-edge technology such as advanced optical detection and AI-driven navigation to serve as a companion for its users. In this second of a two-part series, Machine Design spoke with Song Li, product marketing director at InvenSense, a TDK Company, about the collaboration between the two companies. We learned that the cane uses four sensors that collectively enhance user experience and safety.
Sensing Empowerment: WeWalk’s Smart Cane 2.0 Transforms Mobility for the Visually Impaired

2 weeks ago | machinedesign.com | Sharon Spielman

At CES 2025, innovation took a giant step forward for the visually impaired community with the unveiling of the WeWalk Smart Cane 2.0. This mobility aid improves safety and empowers users by integrating advanced technology through a collaboration between WeWalk and InvenSense, a TDK company. Machine Design spoke with Song Li, product marketing director, to learn about the device’s technology.
TI Offers Functionally Isolated Modulators for Precision Robotics Control

2 weeks ago | machinedesign.com | Sharon Spielman

Texas Instruments’ functionally isolated modulators are designed to empower engineers in developing more precise motor control systems for compact robotic designs. The products—the AMC0106M05, AMC0136 and AMC0106M25—achieve an effective number of bits (ENOB) ranging from 12 to 14, enabling precise phase current sensing and DC voltage measurement.
Challenges and Developments in Transitioning to Industry 5.0

3 weeks ago | machinedesign.com | Sharon Spielman

In an era marked by rapid technological advancements and shifting global dynamics, manufacturers are standing at the precipice of Industry 5.0. In this second part of a two-part series with Stephen Graham, executive vice president of Hexagon Nexus, Machine Design learns about the key challenges and anticipated developments in this new manufacturing landscape.
Europe’s Manufacturing Sector Struggles Amid Rising Costs, Increased Military Spending Proposals

3 weeks ago | machinedesign.com | Sharon Spielman

According to market intelligence firm Interact Analysis, Europe’s manufacturing sector is stagnating due to factors such as rising costs, increasing regulatory burdens and lower productivity, weakening its global competitiveness. The firm carried out research using its Manufacturing Industry Output (MIO) Tracker and international statistics, which show that key regions face challenges that are limiting growth potential. How can Europe overcome its manufacturing struggles?
Women in Tech: A Singular Robotics Journey

3 weeks ago | machinedesign.com | Sharon Spielman

Carole Franklin is the director of standards development for robotics at A3, the Association for Advancing Automation. Her journey into robotics was not a straight path, but one that she thinks might be a familiar origin story for many people who work in the robotics field. “I just loved reading science fiction,” Franklin told Machine Design.
Meet Five Women Shaping Engineering Careers

4 weeks ago | machinedesign.com | Rehana Begg |Sharon Spielman

March is Women’s History Month. It’s a chance to honor the contributions of women in history and shine a spotlight on their lasting impact. Despite the limited opportunities to contribute, women have always been trailblazers. Among the publicly celebrated is Ada Lovelace (1815-1852), who wrote the first computer algorithm. There’s Katherine Johnson (1918-2020), an African American space scientist and mathematician, who figured out the trajectory for sending astronauts to the moon and back.
Siemens Completes $10 Billion Acquisition of Altair Engineering

4 weeks ago | machinedesign.com | Sharon Spielman

Siemens has finalized its acquisition of Altair Engineering Inc., a significant player in the industrial simulation and analysis software market, for an enterprise value of approximately $10 billion. With this acquisition, Siemens extends its leadership in simulation and industrial artificial intelligence (AI) by adding new capabilities in mechanical and electromagnetic simulation, high-performance computing (HPC), data science and AI.