Design & Engineering
the way designers and engineers do their jobs.
Reimagining How Industrial Control Panels Are Designed and Built
Podium Automation will use new funding to scale software-driven manufacturing of quick-turn control panels. NEW YORK—Industrial control panels are the central nervous system of automated production and infrastructure, governing how equipment starts, stops,...
AI-designed, 3D-printed Vehicle Goes From Code To Cone In Five Months
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.—This summer, Washington, D.C., got to see firsthand how advanced technologies are accelerating national security engineering. A new concept flight test vehicle called Aires Tide was on display at the National Mall beginning in late June. The...
S.A.F.E. Structure Designs Completes U.S. Navy Contract to Design, Engineer, and Manufacture Submarine Torpedo Hatch Assemblies
The project expands the defense manufacturing company’s growing portfolio of programs that support U.S. military modernization, maritime infrastructure, and mission-critical military equipment. LAS VEGAS—American defense manufacturing and engineering company S.A.F.E....
Rugged Computer Reported to Deliver Mission-ready Edge Computing for Space-constrained Defense Platforms
Spectra Defense Technologies’ IP67-rated system offers a compact, low-SWaP form factor. ALPHARETTA, Ga.—A rugged mission computer launched this summer by Spectra Defense Technologies (Spectra) is reported to deliver high-performance processing in a smaller, lighter,...
Partnership Aims to Bring Designs for Ultra-secure Connected Devices to Market Faster
Riverside Research and Plexus Corp. are partnering on a collaborative rapid prototyping approach to address security concerns and reduce time-to-market for the intelligence and defense sectors. WASHINGTON—In May, Riverside Research reported it entered a strategic...
Skate Sharpening System Recognized for Exceptional Product Design
Sparx Hockey earned a Red Dot Design Award for combining precision engineering, intuitive user-centered design, and breakthrough laser measurement technology into a fully integrated skate sharpening ecosystem. ACTON, Mass.—Sparx Hockey, a developer of automated skate...
Simulation Software Enables Engineers to Capture RF Design Process on Executable Whiteboard
According to Keysight, each workflow becomes a repeatable methodology that can be shared across teams, reused, and driven by AI. SANTA ROSA, Calif.—A new capability within Keysight Technologies, Inc.’s RF (radio frequency) Circuit Simulation Professional software...
From Engineering Intent to Validated Design in Minutes
SimScale recently opened Engineering AI globally to organizations that are ready to automate the full simulation workflow and remove bottlenecks to faster innovation. MUNICH—SimScale, an AI-native cloud platform for engineering simulation, reported in May that it...
Aerospace Component Manufacturer Accelerates Design of Next Generation Heat Exchangers Powered by NVIDIA
Sintavia reported that it designed, simulated, and validated a complex, multi-circuit aerospace heat exchanger in two weeks. HOLLYWOOD, Fla.—Aerospace component manufacturer Sintavia, LLC reported in March that it had integrated NVIDIA’s RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell...
Innovative Bearing for Wind Turbine Main Shafts Is Reported to Enhance Reliability, Reduce Operational Costs
Waukesha Bearings has developed a new bearing built for durability, with a modular design that is reported to easily scale to accommodate larger wind turbine models. DOWNERS GROVE, Ill.—A new bearing introduced by Waukesha Bearings® is specifically engineered for wind...
Multi-part Medical Device Balances Patient Safety and Aesthetics with Airflow Needs
Custom heavy-gauge thermoforming provider Profile Plastics received two awards from the SPE Thermoforming Division for its work in developing the device. LAKE BLUFF, Ill.—Profile Plastics Inc., a specialist in custom heavy-gauge thermoforming for more than six...
End-to-End Engineering Support Reported to Accelerate Smart Manufacturing
Norck Robotics combines local U.S. manufacturing with advanced engineering support to deliver faster, smarter, and more scalable industrial automation systems. IRVINE, Calif.—Norck Robotics is aiming to redefine industrial automation systems through advanced...
Redesigned Rackmount System Replaces Metal Components with Advanced Polymer Systems to Improve Durability
The reengineered product from ECS Composites combines the flexibility of customized engineering with the speed and accessibility of a commercial off-the-shelf system. GRANTS PASS, Ore.—For decades, rackmount enclosures have been defined by long lead times, fully...
Company Expands Capabilities in Precision Radius RF Connector Manufacturing for Aerospace and Defense Applications
Collaborating with engineering teams during design and development is key, according to Coaxicom, which specializes in radius (swept) RF connectors that are designed to improve signal integrity and reduce performance loss in demanding, mission-critical environments....
Aluminum Threaded Inserts Are Designed for Plastic Assemblies Where Strength and Lightweighting Are Critical
SPIROL’s new inserts are well-suited for heat and ultrasonic installation into straight plastic holes, among other common installation methods. DANIELSON, Conn.—SPIROL’s new machined Aluminum Threaded Inserts are reported to provide compelling advantages—such as high...








