Machine Design

Machine Design (ISSN 0024-9114) is a U.S. trade publication and website that caters to the OEM engineering sector. The magazine is published twice a month and is distributed to qualified design engineers and engineering managers. It focuses on a variety of important technologies, including computer-aided design and manufacturing (CAD/CAM), electrical and electronic systems, fastening and joining techniques, fluid power, manufacturing processes, engineered materials, mechanical engineering, and motion control.

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Linear Bearing Design Considerations

1 week ago | machinedesign.com | Jeremy Cohen

This article was updated on June 18, 2025. It was orginally published Nov. 15, 2002. Proper installation and maintenance are essential to bearing performance and premature failure prevention due to misalignment, contamination or inadequate lubrication. When selecting linear bearings, design engineers are reminded to also consider the following attributes to increase reliability and efficiency:Load capacity. Hardness, finish and conformity of race and rolling elements influence load capacity.
Beyond the Spiel: Keyed Up about CAD and AM Coverage

3 weeks ago | machinedesign.com | Sharon Spielman

Back in 1984, when I read George Orwell’s eponymous classic in my first-semester senior English class, I didn’t know that the concept of Big Brother would one day evolve from a fearsome totalitarian entity into a source of entertainment for my family. For those unfamiliar with the reality competition TV show “Big Brother,” the premise is that contestants live together for roughly three months in a house (television studio) under the watchful eye of 24/7 surveillance while competing for prizes.
Are Outdated Motors Draining Your Fluid Lab’s Potential?

3 weeks ago | machinedesign.com | Emily Newton

Precision, dependability and control are essential in fluid labs. Yet, many laboratories continue to use aging motor technologies that cannot meet the demands of today’s tightly regulated and highly automated systems. These legacy systems may still function, but they are often a source of performance inefficiencies and wasted energy.
Precision Engineering for Automating Cannabis Manufacturing

3 weeks ago | machinedesign.com | Sharon Spielman

In manufacturing, products undergo a progression from concept to realization—and cannabis production is no exception. The process starts with the cultivation of plants from seeds or clones, evolving through key stages such as drying, trimming and curing. The conclusion culminates in the packaging and delivery of retail-ready products. Nestled somewhere in the middle of this value chain is Sorting Robotics, whose technology specializes in automating the complex process of pre-roll production.
Conveyance Systems in Robotics Maximize Efficency

3 weeks ago | machinedesign.com | Sharon Spielman

At a Glance:Speed and positioning can now be controlled independently. Coordinated motion with robotic arms streamline efficiency. Linear motion and magnetic propulsion are leading the design change. The role AI will play in conveyor design has yet to take shape. As industries move toward using more automation, conveyance systems in robotics are helping manufacturers change the way they handle workflows and increase operational efficiency.
Perfecting Humanoids is an Endurance Challenge, not a Test of Speed

1 month ago | machinedesign.com | Rehana Begg

The world’s first humanoid half-marathon in Beijing this past April was decidedly a test of Murphy’s Law: a spectacle riddled with countless ways that hardware can break down. To participate in the showdown, humanoids had to run on two legs and participating companies and universities were permitted to pull their robots in for battery swaps at pitstops, reported Smithsonian magazine.
How “Smart” Components are Getting Smarter: Valves, Bearings, Gearboxes and Brakes

1 month ago | machinedesign.com | Treena Hein

At a Glance:Integrating smart technologies, such as wireless sensors and software, into mechanical components improves functionality. But there are limitations, too. This roundup of current features in valves, bearings, gearboxes and braking systems, is crafted around use cases, limitations and future capabilities. Yesterday’s valves, bearings, brakes, gearboxes and actuators pale in comparison to today’s advanced versions of these components.
Weidmuller’s M4000 PAC Is Made for Industrial Automation Applications

1 month ago | machinedesign.com | Sharon Spielman

Key Takeaways:The M4000 PAC supports a range of input and output types. Its modular design allows for customization. Integration with multiple communication protocols allows for connectivity between devices and systems. Security features protect against unauthorized access.
Q&A: Advancing Autonomous Robotics with Silicon Photonics Optical Gyroscope Technology

1 month ago | machinedesign.com | Rehana Begg

Ensuring accurate positioning and orientation in challenging environments is paramount to the ability of autonomous robotics to perform tasks seamlessly, safely and efficiently. Traditional GPS-based solutions often fall short in areas where signal availability is limited or absent, and this represents a major issue for any autonomous system relying on GPS.
Streamlining Cannabis Pre-roll Manufacturing

1 month ago | machinedesign.com | Sharon Spielman

Sorting Robotics occupies a space in the cannabis value change, assisting manufacturers and creating retail ready pre roll products. Its technology is designed to improve the infusion of concentrates into and onto pre rolls, ensuring consistency, precision and efficiency while reducing manufacturing costs. In this interview with Nohtal Partansky, Machine Design learns about the cannabis manufacturing process, which begins long before it reaches sorting robotics stage.