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Threaded Fastener Technologies for Thin Metal Appliance Assemblies

Dozens of types and thousands of variations of self-clinching fasteners have been engineered over the years—and more are always on the horizon.

January 1, 2015

Every decision involving fastening and joining can impact the early stages of appliance design, affect the assembly process down the line, and influence the integrity and performance of appliances in service.

Can Quality Be Saved?

Jim Smith Ph.D. ABD

November 24, 2014

While manufacturers agree that the quality revolution that began in the 1980s is a good thing, quality does not seem to have improved as a result.

Four Reasons to Replace a Reed Switch with an MR Sensor in Appliances

As sensor manufacturers continue to advance MR sensor technologies, designers will have one more sensor technology in their arsenal.

October 1, 2014

Design engineers have used reed switches in low-power, battery-operated applications for four key reasons.

Smaller Diameter-Copper Tubes Support Manufacturing and Design

A report from the 2014 Purdue Conference

September 26, 2014

Research often leads to improvements in manufacturing and product development; and, conversely, experiences with manufacturing often pinpoint new topics for worthwhile research

Reduce Aerodynamic Noise

Learn more about the development of new methodologies for the reduction of aerodynamic noise in fans and blowers.

May 1, 2014

Aerodynamic noise is a rising source of concern for fans and blowers manufacturers across all industries, from domestic appliances and equipment to high speed cooling fans in IT and telecoms equipment.

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Myriad Advantages and Applications of Ultrasonic Metal Welding

April 21, 2014

In the continuing evolution within the family of ultrasonic welding and complementary expanding of appliance needs, ultrasonic metal welding as a solution encompasses superior performance, improved throughput and reduced maintenance.

Making It

Compression Molding

Chris Lefteri

March 3, 2014

This process can be pressed into service for forming several different materials.

The Turbine: The Air Motor Packing Maximum Efficiency

Double engine output while reducing air consumption.

January 3, 2014

What happens when the power from your drive unit simply isn’t enough? When the motor for your robot-controlled plant has to supply maximum power yet has to be physically very small?

EC Motors, Explained

EC motors can make your life easy.

November 1, 2013

It’s no secret that government regulations and energy incentives are forcing manufacturers to create or redesign products to meet more demanding energy restrictions.

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Think Inside the Box: Design for Manufacturing and Assembly

DFMA and the concept of reducing total part count will naturally spread across the organization saving time, money, materials and headaches.

October 25, 2013

An important part of being an engineer is the ability to design products such that they can be manufactured economically with existing technologies in an environmentally conscious way.