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Just like many other industries today, the medical field is adapting more automated technology and systems to improve efficiency and eliminate guesswork. Some diagnostic systems, such as ones used for polymerase chain reaction (PCR) processes, have been around for many years and are available in a...

Design engineers and explorers are similar in many ways. Just as an explorer sees a location on the horizon, but may not have a clear path to reach it, a design engineer often begins their R&D project with a desired outcome in mind, but rarely has a clear plan to achieve it. Certainly, explorers...

It's October, the month of the year where people all over the world proudly wear pink in support of Breast Cancer Awareness. Cancer is a disease that has affected all of our lives in some way. Words cannot do justice to the long and arduous journey that the fight against cancer can be for the...

Part 4 of 5: Comfort & Ergonomic Assessment Pressure mapping helps R&D teams target opportunities to produce a more comfortable end-user experience. In this next edition of "Pressure Mapping: A Design Engineer's Magnifying Glass," we'll explore how pressure mapping technology can help determine peak...

Part 3 of 5: Machine Design & Setup Precision Pressure mapping helps R&D teams standardize machine design & setup processes to ensure consistent product, run-after-run. In this next edition of "Pressure Mapping: A Design Engineer's Magnifying Glass," we'll explore how pressure mapping technology can...

At times, the job of an R&D design engineer is as much about searching for potential problems as it is finding their solutions. This usually involves making significant investments in new test & measurement technologies to obtain quantitative insights. Design engineers can minimize their investment...

Part 2 of 5: Evaluating Product Performance Pressure mapping helps R&D teams take a glimpse into the future and assess how a product may perform over its lifecycle. This is especially valuable for products that frequently experience compressive or friction forces while in use, such as tires or wiper...

Pressure mapping technology is a progressive test & measurement tool that can essentially become a Design Engineer's Magnifying Glass to enhance product development or improve manufacturing procedures. Over the next few weeks, we will be sharing specific ways pressure mapping can be used to test a...

Our machines have a story to tell. Every input and output, start and stop, adjustment and readjustment has some sort of an impact on the machine. Whether during the R&D process or embedded into the final design, investing in ways to help machines "speak" to its developers or end users can result in...

Durability can be an important differentiator for many types of products. When choosing between two similar products, customers may prefer the option that is created with rugged components and sturdy materials that ensure a robust design. Research & development (R&D) teams of all kinds invest lots...