The Basics of Rapid Injection Molding

Machine Design Magazine put together a quick reference guide to important features of rapid injection molding.

New E-Book: Focus on Medical Robotics

With the aid of smaller, high performing components, engineers and researchers have been able to design new medical equipment for human robotic aid.

Cobot Buyers Guide – 7 Key Factors

This Cobot Buyers Guide will help you understand seven key factors in evaluating collaborative robotic solutions.

When to 3D Print In House and When to Outsource

Download this white paper from Formlabs to learn when it's best to outsource to a 3D printing service bureau or prototype in-house.

Defeat Downtime with Speedy Tool Changes

Robotic systems from dedicated rails to cobots can increase productivity and reduce startup time with faster tool changeovers.

Driving Manufacturing Efficiency in a World of Disruptive Technology

This eBook provides expert insight and real-life examples of how to best leverage technology to increase efficiency.

Cybersecurity eBook: Reports from the Front Lines of IoT

This eBook -- Cybersecurity: Reports from the Front Lines of IoT, -- is a good place to start in understanding keys of industrial security.

The Economics of 3D Printing

Review an outline developed by Markforge of steps you can take to calculate the ROI for a 3D printer.

Cybersecurity Resources for Manufacturers

Start protecting your business with these Cybersecurity resources and materials from NIST MEP.

5 Key Factors for IoT Devices

When designing devices for the Internet of Things, keep these five things in mind to help enable the smart manufacturing environment.

FAQ’s on the Internet of Things

The current challenges of the Internet of Things are discussed in this FAQ report sponsored by Aventics.

5 Ways To Keep Gearheads Cool

Designers can take steps to prevent gearheads from overheating in high-torque and high-speed applications, according to MachineDesign Magazine.

How to Keep Toxic Substance Inventories EPA Compliant

Here are six quick things every manufacturer needs to know about reporting after the 2017 TSCA reset.

A Primer on Sensors for Machine Automation

Sensors are critical for converting physical properties into analog signals, letting machine automation systems do their tasks reliably and consistently.

How to Select a Brushless DC Motor

Why Part Quality and Simplicity Matter When It Comes to 3D Printing

In this on-demand webinar, you learn why these buying criteria are critical considerations when evaluating an affordable 3D printer.

7 Tips for Small Manufacturers Thinking About Using Google AdWords

In this helpful how-to, Dianna Huff explains how to start small with AdWords and be successful, even if you've never done a paid search campaign before.

FDM 3D Printing for Composite Tooling

This design guide created by Stratasys provides best practices for the design, fabrication and preparation of 3D printed composite tools.

A Comprehensive Glossary of Gasket Terms

Questions about a term that has something to do with gaskets? Get a concise definition here from Machine Design Magazine.

Getting the Most Out of Metal 3D Printing

Metal 3D printing is the ideal alternative to complex designs that machining or casting can’t achieve. Download the latest whitepaper.

3 Ways for Manufacturers to Turn Quality Problems into Profit

In today’s hyper-competitive, increasingly complex marketplace, manufacturers and their global supply chain partners need to find ways to function better.

Control Design Guide for Next-Generation Machines

Download this "Control Design Guide for Smart Machines" white paper, which explains the challenges machine builders face today.

Factors to Consider When Choosing Gear Technology

Choosing a drive involves several design factors that depend greatly on the task at hand. Here are seven handy types to make those selections easier.

What’s the Difference Between Industrial Robots?

As the world of robots expands in the industrial space, it’s prudent to get to up to speed on the multiple types available and their capabilities.

Top Predictive & Preventative Maintenance Tools

21st century manufacturing requires 21st century tools. Pulling in the power IoT, smartphones, and high-accuracy sensors.

Choosing and Using Structural Adhesives

Here’s a look at the structural adhesives engineers should know about before making design decisions.

Five Tech Trends Reshaping Manufacturing

Manufacturing is entering a digital revolution that will fundamentally shift the way that businesses in the sector operate.

Is Your Manufacturing Company Practicing Proactive Cybersecurity?

Manufacturing companies are one of the most popular targets for cybercriminals. Here's advice on how to boost security at your facility.

Building New Revenue Streams From Digitalization

Manufacturing Business Technology Magazine.explains how manufacturers will benefit from increased digitalization.

3D Printing Techniques: 7 Prototyping Tips

Clement Moreau, Co-Founder and CEO of Sculpteo, recently discussed the ins and outs of prototyping with Machine Design Magazine.

Marketing Your Invention on a Shoestring

As an engineer, Douglas Hoon's interests and focus have always been on the product development and commercialization cycle.

Protecting Your Trade Secrets

It's best for manufacturers to think of trade secrets as the secret ingredients that make an enterprise competitive in the market place.

The Strategy of Sustaining Business Growth

Todd Zenger’s new book, Beyond Competitive Advantage, isn’t just about identifying and leveraging a single competitive advantage.

Sensors Are Essential To Be IIoT Competitive

It has become the predictions of the speed the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) will develop will prove truer than not in the decade ahead.

How Manufacturing Leaders Can Grow Talent

Author and leadership guru Sydney Finkelstein defines a “superboss” as someone unusually skilled at identifying and developing talent,

Tips for Smooth, Precise Hydraulic Motion Control

Controlling hydraulic motion with precision involves understanding the fundamental difference between servo motors and hydraulic actuators.

Safety and Quality: ‘Must Have’ Metrics for Continuous Improvement

Safety is the one topic everyone can agree on, so it can be a positive driver of behavior and culture change.

Keep KISS Principles in Mind With Industrial Robotics

There is lots of news about the growth of collaborative robots (cobots), which let small manufactures embrace automation.

10 Financial Tools to Grow Your Export Business

The U.S. Department of Commerce reported 2.35 trillion worth of goods and services were exported in fiscal year 2014, a record year for export growth.

The Internet of Things is Transforming Manufacturing

Are You Incorporating These Lean Manufacturing Best Practices?

According to the originators of Lean Manufacturing methodology, the five fundamental principles revolve around adding value to products and services.

The Modern Manufacturers Guide to Digitizing 7 Key Business Processes

A high degree of manual and ad hoc processes are used to manage the unstructured information that surrounds key manufacturing processes.

A Basic Guide to Exporting – 2016 Edition

Today, it’s easier than ever for a company like yours, regardless of size, to sell goods and services across the globe.

Reshoring: Myth or Reality

The Manufacturing Supply Chain is Much Bigger Than You Think

Energy Efficiency: Targeting Small and Medium-Sized Manufacturers

America’s Advanced Industries: New Trends in 2016

Three Ways To Avoid Potential OEE Pitfalls

How Not to Manage an IoT Project: 7 Common Pitfalls

White Paper: How To Set Up A Smart Factory with the IoT

Advanced Manufacturing Opportunities Report

Rethinking Standard One-Offs

Magical 3D Printing Process Gets Big Industry Boost

Lean Processes Need to Continuously Improve

Supercharging Lean Manufacturing with IoT