3D Printing for Embedded Wiring and Sensors
How 3D printing embeds sensors and wiring directly into mechanical parts for weight savings and better structural integration.
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3D Printing Circuit Boards and Electronics
How 3D printing is revolutionizing PCB manufacturing - printing conductive plastics to create structurally sound, flexible circuit boards.
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This article reviews the use of 3D printing, where liquid or powder materials are joined to build components, in mechanical design....
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This reference provides an introduction and orientation to 3D Visualization software....
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As more electronic hardware and software are incorporated into traditional mechanical products, manufacturers are seeking better ways to integrate design a...
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This article explains the concept of a Digital Twin, a digital model driven by sensor data to provide future or deeper insight into an existing physical pr...
Read more arrow_forwardWhat is Electrical Computer Aided Design (ECAD)?
Electrical Computer Aided Design (ECAD) software is used to create and modify both diagrams and layouts, including both 2D and 3D, in order to design, asse...
Read more arrow_forwardEngineering Knowledge Management
This entry provides an introductory orientation to Engineering Knowledge Management solutions and why they are important for design teams....
Read more arrow_forwardWhat are Enterprise Business Platforms, Solutions and Apps?
Enterprise Business Platforms, Solutions and Apps are used to execute cross-functional organizational responsibilities, providing combinations of capabilit...
Read more arrow_forwardGenerative Design: Technical Overview
Generative Design autonomously produces mechanical designs to satisfy objectives and constraints. This article provides an overview of the capability....
Read more arrow_forwardJust in Time Engineering (JITE)
When engineers are placed on a tight deadline, the reaction is fairly common: rush to complete work as quickly as possible. However, a new philosophy rega...
Read more arrow_forwardWhat is MCAD?
Mechanical Computer Aided Design (MCAD) software is used to create and modify geometry, including both 2D and 3D, to order to design, assess and document m...
Read more arrow_forwardWhat is Mechanical Computer Aided Engineering (MCAE)?
Mechanical Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) software is used to simulate and improve the physical performance or manufacturing production of a mechanical c...
Read more arrow_forwardMechanical Computer Aided Manufacturing (MCAM)
Mechanical Computer Aided Manufacturing (MCAM) software is used to create and assess tool paths that drive milling, turning and wire electrical discharge m...
Read more arrow_forwardModel-Based Definition (MBD)
This entry provides an overview of Model-Based Definition (MBD) initiative....
Read more arrow_forwardModel-Based Software Development: Technical Overview
This entry provides an overview of Model-Based Software Development methods for the development of embedded software....
Read more arrow_forwardModel Based Enterprise (MBE)
This entry provides an overview of Model-Based Enterprise (MBE) initiatives....
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This article shares an overview of a Model-Based Systems Engineering initiative....
Read more arrow_forwardHow Procurement Uses Model-Based Definition (MBD)
This article details how procurement uses Model-Based Definition (MBD) in their processes, some context for their application, and the value it delivers....
Read more arrow_forwardWhat is Product Data Management (PDM)?
Product Data Management (PDM) software is used to manage artifacts that describe, define and virtually test mechanical and electrical product hardware....
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Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software is used to facilitate and automate the development of products, particularly hardware aspects....
Read more arrow_forwardProfitable Growth and Engineering Staffing
An engineering leader's relationship with his or her CEO is clearly important. This relationship is not just about following orders; it's also about&...
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In dealing with highly technical issues, complex development processes and technically oriented engineers, engineering managers rarely get the chance to ac...
Read more arrow_forwardWhat is Routed Systems Design (RSD)?
Routed Systems Design (RSD) software is used to create and modify geometry, both 2D and 3D, in order to design, assess and document routed systems. This in...
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