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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English

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#465618

United States

#234054

Science and Education/Science and Education

#691

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Fresh Off the Line: Six Product Rollouts to Level Up Your Engineering Toolkit

1 week ago | machinedesign.com | Rehana Begg

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Automate 2025 Heads Back to Detroit

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.
Webinar Preview: Top Engineers Discuss Key Trends in Automation and Robotics

2 weeks ago | machinedesign.com | Rehana Begg

Jacob (Jake) Gelinas is a sales engineer for Parvalux by maxon, a manufacturer of fractional horsepower, geared, electric motors. In this video, he joins Machine Design’s editor-in-chief, Rehana Begg, in bringing attention to an upcoming webinar. Scheduled for May 20, “Speaking Robotics & Automation: Insights & Risks for Mechanical Design Professionals” invites a panel of mechanical, design and applications engineers to provide perspectives on how market dynamics impact their industries.
100 Years of Innovation: Festo’s Incredible Machine Impels Seamless Connectivity

2 weeks ago | machinedesign.com | Rehana Begg

In a world of competitive marketing, the challenge to bring awareness to a century-old brand can be daunting.
Beyond the Spiel: An AI Reality Check

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.
Play LexiLogic: A Weekly Word Game from Machine Design

2 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.
Catching Waves for Renewable Energy

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.
Cortec Emitters Are for Corrosion Protection in Non-Ventilated Enclosures

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.
Smart Cane 2.0: A Navigation Companion for the Blind and Visually Impaired

1 month 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

1 month 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.