As engineering continues to evolve, so do the roles of the people shaping it. Kimberly Upton and Amanda Lucas share how ...

PAL Robotics demonstrates complex motion and control next to human workers. This episode is brought to you by Mouser ...

In this full-length interview, Design World Managing Editor Mike Santora sits down with Felix Brockmeyer, CEO of Igus, for a wide-ranging conversation recorded at IMTS 2026 about the forces reshaping ...

Consider a dominant form of machine control today — multicore industrial PCs or IPCs built around x86 and ARM system-on-chip processors. For discrete automation, these run deterministic control and a ...

Elevators are often viewed as mere functional utilities, but Episode 7 of “Travel for Engineers” reveals the intricate engineering marathons occurring behind those sliding doors. We explore how “cool” ...

Xeryon, a Belgian manufacturer of precision piezo motor technology, has introduced the XRT-U-35, an ultra-compact rotation stage for high-precision positioning systems. The stage uses Xeryon’s ...

Discovery Education, the Caterpillar Foundation, and Learning Undefeated today announced the launch of a new education initiative — Innovation at Play. This unique program leverages the power of play ...

In 1984, Lockheed ceased production of the L1011 TriStar airplane and exited the world of commercial aircraft for good. For Lockheed, its latest passenger jet had been heralded as a technological ...

A watchdog timer is an electronic circuit that initiates corrective action in response to a computer hardware malfunction or program error. It is an essential ...

Design World is thrilled to announce the 2025 LEAP Awards winners! LEAP stands for Leadership in Engineering Achievement Program and celebrates innovative engineering achievements in product and ...

Manufacturing involves more than producing goods. It also supports local employment, business development and community ...

A Torx screw is a type of screw characterized by a six-lobed, star-patterned screw drive. Torx drive is a trademark commonly referred to as star drive or, simply, a six-lobe. It’s often abbreviated to ...