While the most often used actuators for pneumatic drives are cylinders for translational movements, there are many applications that require a turning or twisting movement of up to 360 degrees.

Designing parts with automation in mind is crucial for efficient production and cost-effective manufacturing. Key concepts demonstrated will include alignment features, tooling interface requirements, ...

Modern life relies heavily on digital devices. We snap, post, and share photos, seek answers online, and use ever-smarter devices. Data is generated and processed faster and in greater volumes than ...

Designing a medical wearable device has become more complex than ever, both from the primary functionality of the device itself and packaging of critical components in a compact and sealed space.

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First Article Inspection (FAI) creation is an essential element of quality control programs but can consume a significant amount of time. In this webinar, we will discuss a tool that consolidates all ...

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Ball valves are quarter-turn, straight-through valves that have a round closure element with matching rounded seats that permit uniform sealing stress. The valve gets its name from the ball that ...

Spring washers, sometimes called disc springs, are a subtype of washers. They lend their mechanical capabilities to the unique profile of the material: when subject to a load, the irregularities of ...

The best manual valves for on off service are those that allow flow to move straight through the body, with a full-area closure element that presents little or no pressure drop. Usually if a manual ...

Gate valves (also known as knife valves or slide valves) are linear motion valves in which a flat closure element slides into the flow stream to provide shut-off. They are one of the most common ...

With an emphasis on good measurement practice, this book begins with a survey of the theory of current microwave circuits and continues with a description of the techniques for the measurement of ...