Design & Engineering
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Helicopter Empennage Design Receives FAA Approval
Robinson Helicopter secured the approval for its newly designed empennage for the R22 helicopter. TORRANCE, Calif.—Robinson Helicopter Company, a manufacturer of civilian rotorcraft, recently secured FAA approval for its new empennage design for the R22 helicopter....
Kraus Hamdani Aerospace Awarded Contract to Provide U.S. Navy with Solar-Electric, Vertical Takeoff and Landing UAS
The UAS was evaluated for numerous capabilities, including extended flight time and day and night operations. EMERYVILLE, Calif.— Kraus Hamdani Aerospace reported that it was selected by the U.S. Navy Small Tactical Small Tactical Unmanned Aircraft Systems Program...
New Platform Aims to Transform the Way Product Development Teams Collaborate
CADchat’s cloud-based platform is said to consolidate all aspects of product development into one seamless digital workspace. COLUMBIA, S.C.—In an effort to transform the way product teams collaborate and communicate, CADchat reported that it officially launched its...
New Report Reveals Forces Shaping Product Development, Key Innovation Roadblocks
In a survey by Protolabs, more than 700 engineers and developers weighed in on the product development challenges of today and the future. MINNEAPOLIS—A report published by Protolabs reveals the state of product development, examining the forces that shape how we...
MIT Engineers Design a Robotic Replica of the Heart’s Right Chamber
The realistic model could aid the development of better heart implants and shed light on understudied heart disorders. By Jennifer Chu | MIT News CAMBRIDGE, Mass.—MIT engineers have developed a robotic replica of the heart’s right ventricle, which mimics the beating...
Simplifying Product Development for OEMs: Embracing Usability Over Perfection
By Mike Hill ST. LOUIS, Mo.—In the fast-paced world of product development, a common adage often circulates among engineers and designers: “If you want a project to be completed, take it away from the engineer.” This statement, albeit blunt, highlights a critical...
ARCH Motorcycle Partners with Hexagon to Craft Custom High-Performance Cruisers
ARCH will integrate Hexagon’s latest metrology technologies throughout its manufacturing and quality control processes. NORTH KINGSTOWN, R.I.—A partnership between Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division and ARCH Motorcycle will “support the quality control...
Patent-Pending Electric Motor Is Key to New HEPA Air Purifier
Oransi’s technology is reported to provide the air purifier with greater air flow and higher energy efficiency in a much smaller size. RADFORD, Va.—U.S.-based electric motor technology company Oransi recently introduced its new HEPA Air Purifier, AirMend™, calling it...
Additive-Manufactured Cutting Tool Earns Kennametal Recognition as Edison Award Finalist
PITTSBURGH—Kennametal Inc. has been named an Edison Award finalist for its industry-first, additive manufactured cutting tool designed with KENionic™ technology, the company said in a release. According to Kennametal, its innovative tool mimics organic shape...
Partnership Offers Hardware Startups Access to State-of-the-Art Design, Manufacturing Prototyping
Startups accepted to Berkeley SkyDeck’s accelerator program will have access to Jacobs Makerspace equipment, tools, and in-house design and machine specialists. BERKELEY, Calif.—Startup accelerator Berkeley SkyDeck reported that it signed a memorandum of understanding...
Modular Generator Design Leverages Additive Manufacturing for Production of Numerous Parts
Hyliion said it will be completing testing and verification of the beta generator throughout 2024 to prepare for initial deployments to early adopters. AUSTIN, Texas—Hyliion Holdings Corp., a developer of sustainable electricity-producing technology, reported that it...
New Driving Irons Are Engineered for Challenging Environments
A high-speed resin core is injection molded into the clubhead’s hollow cavity, providing structural stability to the face and increasing ball speed, the company said. SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.—Triple forged from 8620 soft carbon steel, the new PXG® 0317® X Driving Iron from...
Glasses-Free 3D Monitor Is Suited for Medical, Engineering, Design, and Gaming Applications
The product can be integrated with 4K 3D camera systems for use with endoscopy and , minimally invasive surgeries, the developer said. MIAMI—A 3D monitor introduced by IQH3D last September is described by the company as the first of its kind. The Glasses-Free 3D...
Aerospace and Defense Supplier Uses Additive Manufacturing to Optimize Development of Complex Satellite Antenna
Since 2021, Vitesse Systems has invested in two additional metal additive manufacturing machines and increased its design engineering capacity. NEWARK, Calif.—Vitesse Systems achieved a key technical milestone recently by delivering its first additively manufactured...
Segula Technologies Launches Tooling Automation Systems Division In U.S.
The company specializes in design and commissioning of automated production lines and is aiming to meet the growing demand for modernization of manufacturing facilities. LIVONIA, Mich.—In response to growing demand, engineering group Segula Technologies is...