Sharon Spielman

2 weeks ago | machinedesign.com | Sharon Spielman

Automate 2025 returns to Detroit’s Huntington Place Convention Center from May 12-15, and it is expected to be the largest Automate Show yet—with more than 850 exhibitors across 325,000 sq. ft. of exhibit space, occupying the entire Huntington Place. With anticipated attendance exceeding 35,000 registrants, Automate 2025 will showcase the latest breakthroughs and industry trends in automation.

2 weeks ago | machinedesign.com | Sharon Spielman

In my previous blog, I reached out to this community of engineers to gauge the experiences and expectations you have regarding artificial intelligence (AI) at work. The feedback was interesting and not exactly what I expected. More than half of you (55%) are somewhat familiar with the concept of AI in engineering (why did I think that number would have been ascribed to familiar?). The other 45% of you are equally split with 15% in each: very familiar, familiar and not familiar.

3 weeks ago | machinedesign.com | Sharon Spielman

Inspired by the ever-popular Wordle, Machine Design’s weekly LexiLogic challenges you to guess a five-letter word related to engineering. Each week there’s a new word, a new challenge and a chance to flex your lexicon logic abilities. How to PlayThink of the grid below as your design layout. Enter a five-letter word related to machine design and engineering. (Hint: It might be a plural.)Green letters indicate you guessed the correct letter in the correct place.

3 weeks 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.

4 weeks 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.